Three women who survived sexual exploitation have won the right to bring a challenge to the ongoing storage of their criminal records on the Police National Computer. In 2018 the women were successful in challenging the government’s Disclosure and Barring Scheme in relation to the requirement to disclose their history of convictions for street prostitution. They will now challenge the retention of those records.
Read moreCPS concede judicial review in case brought by Emily Hunt following last minute intervention at the Court of Appeal
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has today accepted that their decision not to prosecute the man who filmed Emily Hunt whilst naked, without her consent, should be reconsidered.
Read moreCollapse in number of rape cases charged by CPS despite huge rise in reports - response
Women’s groups warn rape being decriminalised and move to issue legal proceedings against CPS
Read moreFailures of West Midlands Police and National Probation Service contributed to homicide of Lisa Skidmore inquest finds
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
Read moreOur statement on John Worboy's guilty plea
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.
Read moreFilming a person naked without their consent: Government says it is illegal, CPS refuse to prosecute: Judicial Review launched against DPP
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.
Read moreCWJ Press statement: New police policy on disclosure of personal data will deter rape complaints
Our legal work together with Rape Crisis nationally and other front line organisations has led to serious concerns about excessive disclosure requests being made of women reporting rape and sexual assault.
Read moreSupreme Court rule that woman who posted on Facebook that her former husband ‘tried to strangle her’ is not liable in defamation
Today the Supreme Court allowed the appeal of Nicola Stocker and held that her postings on Facebook about her former husband Ronald Stocker's domestic violence was not defamatory
Read moreProtest over libel case that has chilling implications for women who speak out over domestic violence
On 24th January at the Supreme Court, Nicola Stocker will appeal a Court of Appeal judgment upholding the decision of Mr Justice Mitting’s which ruled in favour of her ex-husband, Ronald Stocker’s defamation claim against her.
Read moreINQUEST and Centre for Women’s Justice respond to prosecution following the deaths of Khaola Saleem and Raneem Oudeh
“Whilst we are relieved that Tarin has pleaded guilty, this is only the first step in the family’s struggle for justice and accountability.” - Nour Norris, sister of Khoala and aunt of Raneem
Read moreCWJ & Birnberg Peirce comment on Parole Board decision not to release John Worboys/Radford: 19 November 2018
Harriet Wistrich, solicitor for NBV and DSD gives comment on the decision to not release serial rapist John Worboys
Read moreLachaux v Independent News Print Limited and Another - a vital test case on women’s rights to freedom of expression in the face of violence and abuse.
On 13 November 2018, the Supreme Court will preside over a significant test case on libel law with far reaching implications for women’s rights.
Read morePERMISSION HEARING: MOTHER OF 22-YEAR-OLD VICTIM CHALLENGES DECISION NOT TO PROSECUTE SUSPECT FOR HER DEATH
On 30th October the family of Jourdain John-Baptiste will have their last chance to persuade a court to reverse the CPS decision not to charge the prime suspect
Read moreThe Cox Report - Our open letter
In an open letter made public today, Centre for Women’s Justice and its clients have called on the administration of the House of Commons to implement Dame Laura Cox’s proposed reforms in full and make Westminster a safe place of work for women.
Read morePress release 15/10/18 - Cox report: Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Harassment in Parliament
We and our clients welcome the damning report of Dame Laura Cox, published today.
Read moreFamily of Lisa Skidmore welcome the damning report from HMI Probation on how system failures contributed to her death.
Family of Lisa Skidmore welcome the damning report from HMI Probation on how system failures contributed to her death.
Read moreCWJ statement on the release of rapist Stephen Mitchell
Responding to the news that serial rapist Stephen Mitchell was released in September 2017 from prison by the Parole Board after serving just 7.5 years of a double life sentence, Centre for Women’s Justice expressed grave concern regarding the Parole Board decision and echo Yvette Cooper’s call for an urgent review.
Mother of 22-Year Old Victim Challenges Decision Not to Prosecute Suspect for Her Death
Legal action issued against Crown Prosecution Service by family of 22-year-old Jourdain John-Baptiste in relation to 2015 balcony death
Read moreMOJ launches Female Offender Strategy - our statement
The Ministry of Justice has today published is long awaited Female Offender Strategy. Here is our statement on the strategy.
Read moreWorboys: High Court rules that the Parole Board decision to release John Radford, formerly known as Worboys, is quashed and that Rule 25 of Parole Board Rules is unlawful
The Divisional Court today handed down judgment following a judicial review challenge brought by two of John Worboys’ victims known as DSD and NBV.
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