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 moreHelp stop women being denied justice after rape
The criminal justice system is failing to deliver justice after rape. We’re taking action.
Read moreMy Name Is: I'd rather not say, but for the benefit of the recordings you can call me Courtney
A fantastic exploration of digital disclosure in rape cases by the BBC with one of our clients:
Read moreIn the News: My rapist confessed, and the police dropped my case – no wonder women are taking matters into their own hands
Whistleblowers have revealed that the legal policy of judging cases on their merit has been circumvented by a secret policy at the CPS
Read moreUnderstanding the Victim's Right to Review - Webinar
In this webinar from The Consent Collective Dr Nina Burrowes, solicitor Kate Ellis from The Centre for Women's Justice and 'Rebecca' from a recent story in The Guardian discuss the practical and emotional aspects of using the Victim's Right to Review. For more information and resources visit https://www.consentcollective.com/somethinggoodfromthis
OPEN LETTER, FROM WOMEN AND WOMEN’S ORGANISATIONS RE ‘TOMMY ROBINSON’ & HIS EURO ELECTION CANDIDACY
We have, along with many other women’s sector organisations, signed this open letter rejecting Tommy Robinson’s euro election bid.
Read morePress Release: Family slam cowardly CPS decision not to prosecute prime suspect in domestic homicide case: They will not give up in their quest for Justice for Jourdain
“Every three days in the UK, a woman will die at the hands of a violent male partner or ex-partner. The CPS violence against women and girls strategy states that they are determined to secure justice for all victims of domestic abuse. Why then will they not prosecute in this case? “
Read morePetition: Stop forcing sexual assault survivors to hand in their phones in investigations
Sign the petition to stop forcing sexual assault survivors being made to hand their phones over.
Read morePolice ask rape victims for help on phone seizure rules
Rape victims are being asked to recommend changes to rules on police seizing their photographs and private messages after complaints that they were being “digitally strip-searched”.
CWJ 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 moreWe are recruiting!
We are recruiting a Communications and Events Assistant
Read moreIn the News: Our Super-complaint on the Today Programme
Nogah Ofer discusses our super-complaint and police failures on the BBC R4 Today Programme
Read morePolice accused of ‘systemic failure’ to protect victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence
‘There are a whole range of measures in law to protect women that are not being used. There is a problem around the understanding of domestic abuse and the culture of police,’ solicitor says
Read moreCWJ Launch Super-complaint: Police failure to use protective measures in cases involving violence against women and girls
This super-complaint addresses four legal powers available to the police in detail and explores the extent to which, and the reasons why, they are not being used adequately.
Read moreRunning for Centre for Women's Justice - Please Support!
Thalia Maragh has very kindly (and bravely) been training to run the London Marathon to raise money for us. Please support her!
Read moreComing together to put women’s rights on the agenda
Guest blog, co-written by representatives from charities and NGOs who travelled to Geneva to participate in the United Nations' review of the UK’s record on women rights.
Read morePetition Launched: It is not in the public interest to make Sally Challen go through another trial for murder
Please sign this petition asking the CPS to accept a plea of guilty to manslaughter and support our continued fight for justice.
Read moreLawyer Training Day
Experts from the legal profession, women’s sector and elsewhere including psychology trauma specialist on the experiences of survivors of male violence, frontline organisations on working with survivors of domestic abuse and trafficking, and using expert reports on cultural context.
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