As long as stereotypes of wicked women persist, we can never be safe
‘Cry rape’. A phrase that exists purely to speculate that women – and let’s not pretend this is a…
Rape
Exclusive: Tory handling of rape claim against MP “terribly disturbing”, says Cat Smith
Labour frontbencher Cat Smith has described the way that the Tory chief whip handled allegations against an ex-minister…
Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape – joint statement by charities and unions
Below is the full text of the joint statement issued by a number of charities and trade unions…
Victims of sexual offences urgently need answers from the government
This government has presided over the defenestration of the criminal justice system in England and Wales, and it…
As a new MEP, I’ll fight to protect women from gender-based violence
Conflict-related sexual violence is one of the most shocking human rights abuses in the world, targeting some of…
Ann Coffey: We must consider scrapping juries in rape trials
I held an adjournment debate recently on ‘rape myths and juries’, calling for a wide-ranging inquiry into the…
Sarah Champion: Let’s send the Tories a message about violence against women
Today marks the start of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence campaign, running from the International…
QC to report on Labour’s handling of rape claim as party brings in victims’ advisor
Labour has appointed a senior barrister from the chambers set up by Cherie Blair to investigate the party’s…
PMQs: Leaders trade stats over tax but Nandy confronts May over abuse warnings
Westminster is dominated by debate over sexual misconduct but this was a debate in which some of the…
Labour launches inquiry after former NEC rep says she was told not to report rape
Labour last night launched an investigation into claims a senior official had tried to cover up the alleged…
