Responding to the publication today (20 November) of the John Gillen Review initial findings and recommendations on the justice system’s response to serious sexual offences in Northern Ireland, Sarah Green, Co-Director of the End Violence Against Women Coalition said: "John Gillen's…
READ: our letter to Eduction Secretary Damian Hinds HERE and our full submission to the Government's consultation on how Relationships & Sex Education should be taught: HERE A leading Coalition of women’s organisations has written to Education Secretary Damian Hinds MP today…
Government consultation on Relationships and Sex Education: HERE The consultation is open until 7th November 2018 EVAW Coalition draft response to the consultation: HERE Last year the law was changed to make Relationships and Sex Education (‘RSE’) compulsory in all schools…
As MPs prepare to vote on Diana Johnson MP’s Ten Minute Rule Bill today (23 October) which would take abortion out of the criminal law in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, EVAW and our members Imkaan, Rape Crisis England &…
EVAW welcomes the publication today (23 October 2018) of the Women and Equalities Select Committee inquiry report into the sexual harassment of women and girls in public places. The report sets out the very high prevalence of this form of…
(22 October 2018) Following its inquiry into the proposed Domestic Violence and Abuse Bill, the Home Affairs Select Committee has recommended that the Government introduces a Violence Against Women and Domestic Abuse Bill, and Commissioner, to recognise the gender inequality that underpins domestic abuse and to…
EVAW calls for an independent review of why the number of rapes charged by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) last year dropped by nearly a quarter despite reporting rates going through the roof. The End Violence Against Women Coalition said…
Police in some areas are asking rape victims to sign ‘Stafford Statements’ and reveal all their personal information including: all electronic devices, all school records & medical records from birth when they report to the police A leading Coalition of…
Women’s groups “appalled and horrified” at CPS leaders telling staff to drop rape cases in drive to ‘improve’ performance A leading Coalition of women’s organisations says it is “appalled and horrified” by the exposure of an apparent dramatic change in…
FOI investigation by Ann Coffey MP reveals shocking figures showing men aged under 25 much more likely to be acquitted at rape trials Academic study has already found - jurors less willing to convict young defendants for fear of the…