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I agree with @dollyscoobs. As she said 'It’s up to all of us to call them out. We can do this'

She's absolutely right; we have the collective strength to demand accountability from these agencies. It's essential that we raise our voices and make ourselves heard.

Today's news coverage of Ellie's ordeal shouldn't deter people from engaging with the justice process.

Despite its challenges, receiving the right support, understanding your rights and having a clear understanding of how the court and defence function can help you get through…

I welcome Ministry of Justice steps to clarify the law on 'gagging orders', making it clear that NDAs can't be used to silence victims.

An important step to safeguard and empower victims to speak out.

My take in The Telegraph 👇. With thanks to Charles Hymas

telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/04/0…

Dozens of suspects responsible for extreme harm to females in London have been arrested in a new data-led scheme being used by the Metropolitan Police.
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

It's incredibly encouraging to see this announcement from the Ministry of Justice. This marks a positive step towards a more transparent justice system, requiring Ministers to annually report on how criminal justice agencies like the CPS and police uphold victims' rights outlined in the…

'In a matter of weeks – MPs will have the opportunity to vote to end prison time once and for all for women who end their pregnancies.

EMAIL YOUR MP NOW #TimeToAct

Ask your MP to support Dame Diana Johnson’s amendment' BPAS
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Data remains an honest reflection.

It's relentless. Violence against women and girls is an epidemic. These headlines over the last few days, it's really hitting hard.

Instead of addressing stalking concerns, the police brush them off and suggest the victim should consider leaving the internet.

I am at a loss for words.
inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyl…

A policewoman recorded another officer trying to rape her as he used his training to pin her to the floor, a court has heard.

Pc Daniel Julian, 46, is alleged to have used the police safety hold after barging his way into her hotel room in Kent in 2021. telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/04/0…

'We should be outraged and the police should be doing way more'

Professor Jane Monckton-Smith, a Senior Lecturer in Criminology, reacts to findings by the Refuge which show an average of 2 women a week are killed by a current or former partner in England and Wales.

#Newsnight

A man suspected of fatally stabbing a mother in Bradford city centre was on bail at the time for allegedly threatening to kill her, it has emerged.

This situation is extremely serious. He should never have been granted bail. It's truly heartbreaking.
news.sky.com/story/man-arre…

This is deeply distressing. Sarah Mayhew's tragic case underscores the critical need to prioritise ending violence against women and girls.

It's imperative that our government and society take decisive action to prevent such senseless tragedies from occurring. My thoughts are…

A cross-party group of MPs is proposing to make abortion access a human right in England and Wales, putting forward legislation that would decriminalise abortion up to 24 weeks and introduce protections against access being stripped back.
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr…

The statistics are concerning, indicating a significant gap in providing support and information to victims of crime.

Access to clear explanations about the criminal justice process is crucial for victims to navigate through the system effectively and feel supported throughout…