Crown Prosecution Service settles claim for wrong decision to drop rape case in which defendant claimed victim had ‘sexsomnia’
Independent inquiry reveals sickening abuse of power by the police in their treatment of victims of violence against women and girls.
CWJ applauds courage of Ella Janneh and welcomes the judgment in her civil claim against sex therapist Mike Lousada
Violent rapist who relied on ‘rough sex defence’ is jailed for 16 years
Voices from the Inside
Learn more about the report Voices From The Inside , which contains accounts from current and former prisoners and friends and relatives of prisoners on what life is like inside UK prisons.
Grassroots Gaia Principle campaign to unite survivors' voices and hold police to account
Many people fairly assume that the diligent investigation of serious crime, especially when presented with multiple independent allegations against the same suspect, is a police officer’s central duty. But as the data clearly shows, when it comes to abuse allegations this duty is neglected more often than not…
'Sister in Law' Book Giveaway - Terms & Conditions
Campaign win: Government changes law to keep rape survivors’ counselling notes confidential
Stacey Hyde
Prisoners’ friends and families: let’s hear their voices – a call for collaboration
Find out more about a research project working with prisoners’ friends and families in order to build a picture of the conditions that prevail in UK prisons and how they affect both those detained and those who care about them.
Centre for Women's Justice response to MOJ murder sentencing consultation
Centre for Women's Justice responds to Part 1 of the Angiolini Inquriy
Centre for Women’s Justice response to increased sentences for ‘rough sex’ manslaughter
Police perpetrated domestic abuse: Devon & Cornwall Police under the spotlight
Centre for Women’s Justice responds to National Police Chief’s Council integrity screening: Data wash or white wash?
Murder of seven-year-old Nikki Allan in 1992: IOPC to conduct an independent investigation
CWJ's response to the review into 'Operation Span'
Celebrating 25 Years of the Emma Humphreys Memorial Prize
On 9 February 2024 we will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Emma Humphreys Memorial Prize (EHMP). Each year since the untimely death of Emma in 1998 prizes of £1,000 are awarded to an individual and/or group who has raised awareness of male violence against women through writing and campaigning.
Traumatised victims of multi-perpetrator child sexual exploitation (CSE)
Sarah Colley writes about her research on multi-perpetrator child sexual exploitation (CSE) and some of the issues in the criminal justice system, which retraumatises children.