“The Law Society and the Association of Women Solicitors (AWS) are launching an equal pay campaign, after fresh research revealed significant salary inequalities within the profession.”
Legal Week, 29th May 2008
Source: www.legalweek.com
“Interventions that targeted attitudes and anger, self-control, family processes, general educational needs and antisocial behaviour were associated with reductions in women’s reoffending. Overall, limited evidence and methodological issues resulted in conclusions that could not be considered robust or statistically significant.”
Interventions aimed at reducing reoffending in female offenders: a rapid evidence assessment (PDF)
Ministry of Justice, 19th May 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“A prisoner who was admitted to hospital after serious complications during her pregnancy was shackled to a security officer on a metre-long chain while she slept, showered and used the toilet.”
The Guardian, 28th April 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Slaughter and May’s new head of corporate has a hard act to follow but is used to thriving in a male-dominated environment.”
The Times, 23rd April 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“Violence against women costs £40bn a year in England and Wales, according to a charity report.”
BBC News, 23rd April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The Clifford Chance partner is on a mission to increase the number of women at the top of the world’s biggest firm.”
The Times, 9th April 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“Most women prisoners have mental health problems, and nine of out 10 were convicted of non-violent offences. Now a new study shows an alarming rise in suicides and self-harm – and behind the statistics lie ruined lives and shattered relatives. With four inquests about to open, Amelia Hill reports on the growing scandal in Britain’s penal system.”
The Guardian, 30th March 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“All-women shortlists for selecting parliamentary candidates will remain legal until 2030 under new plans to help create a ‘critical mass’ of 200 female MPs.”
The Independent, 7th March 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“Levi Bellfield is the third man to be found guilty in the past week of the brutal murder of women. Why are there so many such cases – and just how much of a misogynist does a man have to be before anyone stops him? Kira Cochrane reports.”
The Guardian, 27th February 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The proportion of female partners at UK law firms rose by more than 5% between 2006 and 2007, according to new research, although women still represent less than a quarter of all partners in private practice.”
Legal Week, 22nd February 2008
Source: www.legalweek.com
“Dame Heather Hallett of the Judicial Appointments Commission says it is trying hard to encourage diversity, but progress is slow.”
Daily Telegraph, 7th February 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Whole communities are involved in assisting and covering up ‘honour violence’ in Britain, a new study says.”
Daily Telegraph, 3rd Febraury 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Mothers of young children should not be jailed unless they pose a risk to society, the Children’s Commissioner for England says in an outspoken condemnation of sentencing policy.”
The Independent, 30th January 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“Leading Muslim women are being brought together to advise ministers in a new tactic to root out extremism.”
BBC News, 23rd January 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“A test case that could affect thousands of low-paid women workers struggling to get the same pay as male colleagues began in the Court of Appeal today.”
The Times, 15th January 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“Equal pay legislation needs to be radically changed if women are to get a fair deal quickly, the Commission for Equality and Human Rights has warned.”
BBC News, 14th January 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Thousands of low-paid women, including cleaners and care workers, will see their hopes of better pay set back tomorrow when the equality watchdog drops its support for their legal battle.”
The Times, 14th January 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“A leaflet produced for a fashion and home catalogue has been criticised by the advertising watchdog for encouraging women to get into debt.”
BBC News, 9th January 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Muslim women are to be offered courses and training in an attempt to fight extremism in their communities, the government has said.”
BBC News, 6th January 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The government has rejected a plan to let women boost their state pensions by buying up to nine years’ worth of extra National Insurance (NI) contributions.”
BBC News, 20th December 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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