Today (8th September 2022), the End Violence Against Women Coalition (EVAW), Rights of Women, the Centre for Women’s Justice and Southall Black Sisters have released a report on why the Government’s proposed ‘Bill of Rights’ would be detrimental to women’s…
The government has put the Online Safety Bill on hold until a new Prime Minister is in place, leaving it at risk of being weakened or scrapped. In a statement responding to the news, a coalition of violence against women…
The Law Commission of England and Wales has today (7th July 2022) made a series of recommendations to government for reforms that would strengthen protections for victims of image-based sexual abuse. These reforms follow a review of the laws around…
Tomorrow (Wednesday 22nd June 2022), the government will introduce a new ‘Bill of Rights’ to Parliament, in a bid to replace the current Human Rights Act. The End Violence Against Women Coalition (EVAW) is clear that government plans to overhaul…
Today (9th June 2022), the End Violence Against Women Coalition (EVAW) and Rights of Women have released a joint statement responding to the new Public Order Bill. This statement, published to coincide with the first day of Committee stage in…
The Information Commissioner has today (31st May 2022) spoken out against the routine and excessive collection of victims’ personal information in cases of sexual violence. In a report, the Information Commissioner John Edwards called for criminal justice agencies to immediately…
New Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) guidance and Attorney General Guidelines on Disclosure published today (26th May 2022) will block rape victims from accessing vital therapy, campaigners and survivors say. The CPS guidance increases the likelihood that rape victims’ private therapy…
The government has today (25th May 2022) published its long-awaited Victims’ Bill, aiming to improve support and justice outcomes for victims and survivors. Some of the measures within the new legislation include: Establishing the Victims’ Code in law Establishing a…
On 10th May 2022, the government has confirmed its legislative agenda for the next year as part of the annual Queen’s Speech. While we welcome the announcement of the upcoming Victims' Bill, we are alarmed by the array of Bills…
Last week saw two controversial Bills receive Royal Assent: the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Policing Bill) and the Nationality and Borders Bill (also known as the Anti-Refugee Bill) became Acts of Parliament when they passed into law on…