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…
Rape
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…
Women’s PLP demands rape case reform after retrial of footballer Ched Evans
A group of Labour MPs has called for changes in the conduct of rape cases after the treatment of…
Jess Phillips hit by 600 rape tweets in one night
Jess Phillips has spoken of her disgust after receiving 600 tweets in one night about her rape. The…
Apologise Austin – because nothing but rape is rape
I’ve been in Westminster all day today, and so am a bit late to the understandable furore that…
Tory MP suggests women wearing short skirts and high heels increases risk of rape
Tory MP Richard Graham is under fire after he suggested that women wearing short skirts and high heels…
Rape 101
Ooookay. Thanks, the internet. I’d got most of my column written at about half seven last night –…