‘Priti Patel has launched a non-statutory inquiry following the sentencing of Sarah Everard’s killer. The chair and terms of reference have yet to be announced.’
House of Commons Library, 6th October 2021
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
‘UK High Court judge Mrs Justice McGowan says she personally wouldn’t be “brave enough” to have become a female judge in Afghanistan.’
BBC News, 5th October 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The Metropolitan police is launching a review of professional standards and internal culture within the force, led by a high-profile anti-sleaze adviser, following the rape and murder of Sarah Everard by a serving officer.’
The Guardian, 4th October 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Boris Johnson does not support calls to make misogyny a hate crime, telling the BBC there is “abundant statute” to tackle violence against women.’
BBC News, 5th October 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The Metropolitan Police has issued advice for women who fear a male police officer might not be genuine, suggesting they call 999 or “shout out to a passer-by, run into a house or wave a bus down” for help.’
The Independent, 1st October 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Women have been killed by at least 15 serving or former police officers in the UK since 2009, new figures reveal.’
The Guardian, 28th September 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A UK judge has ruled that calling women “birds” is “plainly sexist,” and even using the term jokingly is “foolish” in a landmark discrimination case. The ruling came following a tribunal brought by a Barclays investment banker after her boss repeatedly called women “birds.” ‘
The Independent, 22nd September 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘“Radical” change is needed to stop an epidemic of violence against women and girls in Britain, a watchdog has found.
An inspection sparked by the killing of Sarah Everard, who was kidnapped, raped and murdered by a serving police officer, said police must prioritise protecting women as highly as counter-terrorism.’
The Independent, 17th September 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘NHS trusts are wrongly hounding vulnerable migrant women for payment of bills of thousands of pounds for maternity care, according to a report.’
The Guardian, 17th September 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Clare’s Law, a scheme designed to protect unsuspecting women from new partners with a history of violence, is not being used properly by police forces, putting some women at risk of harm, a policing watchdog has warned.’
The Guardian, 17th September 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A senior police chief has been appointed to lead the fight against violence towards women and girls across England and Wales. The appointment of Deputy Chief Constable of Hampshire Police, Maggie Blyth, follows a recommendation from a report conducted after the murder of 33-year-old Sarah Everard in March.’
The Independent, 16th September 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The Government stopped remote working in Parliament in July, leaving some representatives locked out. Now, a cross-section of MPs are calling on the Leader of the House of Commons to reinstate it.’
Each Other, 8th September 2021
Source: eachother.org.uk
‘A man who strangled a vulnerable woman during sex after drinking 24 bottles of beer has been sentenced to four years and eight months in prison.’
The Guardian, 7th September 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The UK government is facing legal action over its failure to respond to requests for help from a progressive female Afghan MP and a leading woman judge who are both in hiding in Afghanistan and fearing for their lives.’
The Independent, 3rd September 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Police are failing to impose restraining orders or bail conditions on men accused of rape, domestic abuse, harassment and stalking, a watchdog has found, placing women and girls at increased risk of harm.’
The Guardian, 24th August 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Changing equality legislation to protect women going through the menopause should “not be ruled” out, according to the chair of a group of MPs leading an inquiry into discrimination on the issue.’
The Guardian, 18th August 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
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