How can women trust the police to investigate domestic abuse when officers who are themselves guilty of such conduct continue to be protected? Read about our latest case against abuse in the police force.
Read moreHeadlines in the Times and the Daily Mail quoting Harriet Wistrich as advocating the ditching of juries in rape trials is not accurate.
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Centre for Women’s Justice are delighted to be hosting the Emma Humphreys Memorial Prize this year which, for the first time, will include a CWJ award for a woman, or group, who has used the law to hold the state to account for violence against women.
Read moreA UK-wide Coalition of women’s organisations, represented by the Centre for Women’s Justice, commenced proceedings against the Crown Prosecution Service at the High Court today (24 September).
Read moreNearly 60% of women in prison are survivors of domestic abuse and for many it was the abuse that led to their offending. Trafficking victims have a legal defence when they are driven to offend, however there is no equivalent protection for domestic abuse survivors.
Read moreListen to Harriet Wistrich discuss the drop in rape convictions, domestic violence and state failures on Sky news.
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Women’s groups warn rape being decriminalised and move to issue legal proceedings against CPS
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Five year old Alex Malcolm was brutally beaten in a park in Catford, South East London and died two days later on 22 November 2016. The then boyfriend of Alex’s mother, Marvyn Iheanacho, was later charged with his murder.
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Join Centre for Women’s Justice, Appeal and Garden Court chambers for an evening seminar on “Achieving justice for women charged with and convicted of crimes arising in the context of domestic violence, coercive control and other forms of male violence”.
This year, in collaboration with the Emma Humphreys Memorial Prize, Centre for Women’s Justice announce a new award for a woman or organisation who have used the law to challenge violence against women and girls.
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The London Rape Review, conducted by MOPAC and the University of West London is now published. The report looks at 501 allegations of rape reported in London in April 2016, providing the clearest picture to date of reported rape in the capital and the reasons why so few cases result in conviction.
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The stain of domestic abuse shows little sign of fading, says Anne East from the Immigration Advice Service. This guest piece explores the ways in which the Domestic Abuse Bill crucially overlooks the specific needs of migrant women.
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The family of Susan Nicholson have today launched a CrowdJustice campaign to raise funds to challenge the Coroners decision not to hold an Article 2 inquest into her death.
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Celebrate the launch of the Maggie Oliver foundation this Sunday 21st July, with contributions from CWJ director Harriet Wistrich.
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A new report published by EVAW today finds that the 42 Police and Crime Commissioners’ response to domestic violence, sexual violence and other forms of violence against women and girls is “haphazard” and unreliable.
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Police chiefs and the Crown Prosecution Service cancelled a long awaited meeting to consult with victims groups around demands for rape victims' mobile phones just three hours before it was due to begin.
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The inquest into the homicide of Lisa Skidmore concluded on 20 June, with the jury returning a narrative conclusion finding multiple failures by police and probation services more than minimally contributed to her death
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Convicted serial rapist John Worboys, now known as John Radford, has today at the Old Bailey pleaded guilty to offences relating to four more women, admitting he had administered drugs with intent to rape or commit indecent assault.
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We launched a second judicial review this week against the DPP, this time on behalf of Emily Hunt (who has waived her anonymity) to challenge the bizarre refusal to prosecute a man who admitted filming Emily naked without her consent for the purpose of his own sexual gratification.
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The criminal justice system is failing to deliver justice after rape. We’re taking action.
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