Next steps to rid police of misogyny and predatory behaviour – Home Office
‘The Home Secretary has set out next steps to strengthen vetting of police officers following the David Carrick case.’
Home Office, 18th January 2023
Source: www.gov.uk
Category: women
Met chief ‘can’t promise women reporting sexual offence will not meet officer accused of wrongdoing’ – The Independent
‘The head of the Metropolitan Police said he can’t promise that women reporting sexual offences will not encounter an officer under investigation.’
The Independent, 17th January 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Street harassment: Wolf whistling to be banned in crackdown – BBC News
‘Sexual harassment on the street will be made a crime with jail sentences of up to two years, the government has said.’
BBC News, 9th December 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
In conversation with District Judge (MC) Briony Clarke – Courts & Tribunals Judiciary
‘Find out about District Judge (MC) Briony Clarke’s career journey and her experiences of being a woman in the legal profession.’
Courts & Tribunals Judiciary, 1st December 2022
Source: www.judiciary.uk
So-called honour-based abuse inquiry launched – Family Law
‘The Women and Equalities Committee launch an inquiry into so-called honour-based abuse, as part of its work on preventing violence against women and girls.’
Family Law, 21st November 2022
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Leicestershire mum campaigns for workplace fertility rights – BBC News
‘A mum is calling for more workplace rights for people undergoing fertility treatment. Becky Kearns, from Bottesford in Leicestershire, underwent five rounds of failed IVF treatment before having three children through egg donation. She is supporting a private members’ bill brought by MP Nickie Aiken, calling for a right to paid time off, which is due to be heard later.’
BBC News, 25th November 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Firm action call in Gwent Police misogyny and racism probe – BBC News
‘Any serving Gwent Police officer found to have been involved in “abhorrent messages” need to face firm action, the force’s police and crime commissioner has said.’
BBC News, 14th November 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Victim of ex-detective sex attacker ‘felt failed’ by system – BBC News
‘A woman sexually assaulted by a former police officer while he was on bail has told the BBC she was failed by the police and the courts.’
BBC News, 8th November 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
New duties to be imposed on UK employers to prevent sexual harassment – OUT-LAW.com
‘The UK government is supporting a private member’s bill to bring back employers’ liability for harassment of employees by third parties at work, as well as introduce a new duty to prevent workplace sexual harassment.’
OUT-LAW.com, 3rd November 2022
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Police vetting failures have allowed ‘predatory’ officers to join up, watchdog finds – The Guardian
‘Defective vetting and failures by police leaders have allowed a “prevalent” culture of potentially thousands of officers who are “predatory” towards women to join and stay in the ranks, a damning official report has concluded.’
The Guardian, 2nd November 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Mothers in law still struggle to juggle despite more supportive employers – Legal Futures
‘The vast majority of mothers (84%) working in the law still find it difficult to balance working life with the demands of being a mother, despite some signs of progress.’
Legal Futures, 31st October 2022
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Better protection for victims under pre-charge bail reforms – Home Office
‘A new provision known as “Kay’s Law” protects victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault.’
Home Office, 26th October 2022
Source: www.gov.uk
Court rules abandoned wives should be allowed to return to UK – The Guardian
‘A woman who was abandoned in Pakistan by her British husband and forcibly separated from her two-year-old daughter has won a high court case against such practice.’
The Guardian, 25th October 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Family lawyers and judges “need menopause training” – Legal Futures
‘A large majority of women (76%) who have experienced divorce or separation and the menopause believe family lawyers and judges should have training on the issue so they can “factor it into their cases”.’
Legal Futures, 21st October 2022
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Family lawyers and judges “need menopause training” – Legal Futures
‘A large majority of women (76%) who have experienced divorce or separation and the menopause believe family lawyers and judges should have training on the issue so they can “factor it into their cases”.’
Legal Futures, 21st October 2022
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Huge victory for reproductive rights’: MPs approve ‘buffer zones’ outside abortion clinics – The Independent
‘MPs have voted in favour of nationwide “buffer zones” outside abortion clinics in England and Wales in a major win for abortion providers.’
The Independent, 18th October 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
