Violence against women
‘They’re failing women’: Met Police ‘isn’t always’ recording domestic abuse or stalking
‘They’re failing women’: Met Police ‘isn’t always’ recording domestic abuse or stalking
Officers are also failing to record reasonable grounds for carrying out a quarter of stop and searches, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services said in a damning report
Met Police slammed for secrecy over cost of failed Sarah Everard vigil appeals
Met Police slammed for secrecy over cost of failed Sarah Everard vigil appeals
The Met has claimed it would breach the data protection rights of two external lawyers used by the force to fight the case.
Exclusive: Women’s safety funding ‘doesn’t scratch the surface’ of tackling male violence
Exclusive: Women’s safety funding ‘doesn’t scratch the surface’ of tackling male violence
The Big Issue can reveal the “vast majority” of a women’s safety fund has been spent on personal safety measures, not preventing male violence.
Maryland star Hayley Squires: ‘This is not a 30-minute-long accusation. We’re asking for men’s help’
Maryland star Hayley Squires: ‘This is not a 30-minute-long accusation. We’re asking for men’s help’
Pubs and clubs in Newcastle will have to provide free taxis for staff working late-night shifts
Pubs and clubs in Newcastle will have to provide free taxis for staff working late-night shifts
Vigil to honour life of Zara Aleena to be held this weekend
Vigil to honour life of Zara Aleena to be held this weekend
For too long bystanders of sexual harassment have not been held accountable. That’s got to change.
For too long bystanders of sexual harassment have not been held accountable. That’s got to change.
MPs debate support for Black women affected by domestic abuse after high-profile campaign
MPs debate support for Black women affected by domestic abuse after high-profile campaign
BT is still working on its controversial 888 ‘Walk Me Home’ app to protect women
BT is still working on its controversial 888 ‘Walk Me Home’ app to protect women
The domestic violence charities supporting survivors in the UK
The domestic violence charities supporting survivors in the UK
Strikes are taking place across the UK for International Women’s Day – here’s why
Strikes are taking place across the UK for International Women’s Day – here’s why
Organisers of Sarah Everard vigil take Met Police to court over handling of event
Organisers of Sarah Everard vigil take Met Police to court over handling of event
Government branded ‘disgrace’ after bid to strengthen Sarah Everard inquiry voted down at 12.30am
Government branded ‘disgrace’ after bid to strengthen Sarah Everard inquiry voted down at 12.30am
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Women’s groups threaten Priti Patel with legal action over ‘inadequate’ Sarah Everard inquiry
Women’s groups threaten Priti Patel with legal action over ‘inadequate’ Sarah Everard inquiry
Police officers admit taking and sharing photos of bodies of murdered sisters
Police officers admit taking and sharing photos of bodies of murdered sisters
Girls Night In: Drink spiking is just the tip of the iceberg for the UK’s misogyny problem
Girls Night In: Drink spiking is just the tip of the iceberg for the UK’s misogyny problem
You don’t need a penis to be a music producer: the women breaking barriers
You don’t need a penis to be a music producer: the women breaking barriers
The problems with BT’s £50m 888 app to protect women on their way home
The problems with BT’s £50m 888 app to protect women on their way home
Should employers make sure staff get home safe? This local council thinks so
Should employers make sure staff get home safe? This local council thinks so
Sabina Nessa vigil: Thousands gather across the country to honour teacher
