'Police officers made misogynistic and sexualised comments about domestic abuse victim'

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🚨1 hour to go!

If you haven't entered our giveaway for a chance to win a copy of @Hwistrich's new book, see our pinned post from 29 April for details.

Closing date: Today (02.05.24) at 6pm

'Cliff Mitchell: Ex-Met PC jailed for 13 years for multiple counts of rape'

Mitchell was a PC in the Met when a number of the offences were committed.

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🌟Thank you to everyone who attended our launch event last night for Harriet Wistrich's new book - if you haven't got your copy yet, visit: ow.ly/WKg350RuKx2

Harriet was also on BBC Woman's Hour this morning & you can listen again here: ow.ly/hgQS50RuKx4

Coming up at 10: 📗 Lawyer Harriet Wistrich talks about her new book Sister in Law.

It details 10 of her cases, including Sally Challen’s appeal & the women in the ‘Spy Cops’ scandal.

Harriet tells anita rani what has driven her remarkable legal career 🔽

'Moyo was on licence at the time of the killing from a 14-year jail term imposed in January 2013 for attacking another woman following their relationship break-up.'

“I’ve kind of resigned to the legal system carrying on what my ex-partner had done. I was still the one to blame, I was being charged, I was being accused and I just felt like they were doing his job for him
really.”

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#StopCriminalisingSurvivors

Want to be in with a chance of winning a copy of @Hwistrich's new book? See our pinned post from 29 April for details.

Closing date: 6pm on 02.05.2024

'A man who raped his wife and was controlling and threatening towards her and their two children attempted to manipulate the family court into believing he was a victim of domestic abuse, a judge has ruled.'

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We're so pleased we were able to help Carol gain justice and accountability after West Yorkshire Police's appalling handling of her reports of child sex abuse.

Like all our clients, Carol has shown incredible bravery and resilience.

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✨WIN✨ a signed copy of Harriet Wistrich's new book 'Sister in Law: Fighting for Justice in a System Designed by Men’

3 people will win a copy of Harriet's book.

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Sister in Law review – how Harriet Wistrich fought the law and women won theguardian.com/books/2024/apr…. Harriet Wistrich Centre for Women's Justice As far as the headline goes - I wish!

‘It's devastating'

Harvey Weinstein's former assistant Rowena Chiu told anita rani how she felt hearing his 2020 rape conviction had been overturned by New York's highest court. 🎧 ⬇️

'Domestic Abuse Commissioner warns 17,600 domestic abuse crimes are missing from data due to government overhauling rules'

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Home Office finds police request survivors' therapy notes in nearly 1 in 3 rape investigations, largely to examine victim 'credibility' rather than establish the facts.

We're pleased government has now changed the law to help #KeepCounsellingConfidential
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📖One week to go until the publication day of @Hwistrich's new book 'Sister in Law: Fighting for Justice in a System Designed By Men'.

Pre-order your copy here: linktr.ee/sisterinlawbook

Harriet will also be at the following events: centreforwomensjustice.org.uk/events

'Michael Lousada: Therapist accused of raping client during session

'Nina Ross, representing Ms Janneh, said that Mr Lousada assaulted his client during a 'body work' session after claiming to use penetration 'as a therapeutic technique'.'

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Megan, a victim of serious violence and coercive control from her then partner, was prosecuted for perverting the course of justice after he was convicted of murdering another man.

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#StopCriminalisingSurvivors

An oversight by the police and prosecutor left 'Aisha' without a Restraining Order in place, putting her at further risk from her stalker.

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#NSAW2024

This is such an important concession from the government after initial resistance - we helped persuade by looking at models in Canada and Australia that mean victims of rape can receive confidential counselling whilst pursuing a prosecution