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Centre for Women's Justice

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Holding the state to account and challenging discrimination in the justice system around male violence against women and girls. RTs are not endorsements.

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'Ms Wilson's complaints claimed that when questioning her, Mr Alonzi failed to comply with rules designed to protect women in rape trials from inappropriate questioning about their sexual history & character.'

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🚨We are currently experiencing intermittent issues with our phone lines, if you need to contact us please use the contact forms on our website where possible.

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🚨We are currently experiencing intermittent issues with our phone lines, if you need to contact us please use the contact forms on our website where possible. ow.ly/bP8b50RcWTE
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'Data from 26 out of 39 constabularies approached showed that there were 2,594 cases of “honour-based” abuse in 2022, compared with 1,599 in 2020.'

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🏃‍♀️🚶‍♀️Walkers, joggers and runners - you could fundraise for us this year by taking on an Ultra Challenge.

The events are happening in some stunning locations across the UK, from the Jurassic Coast to the Peak District.

More info here: ultrachallenge.com

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Rona Epstein is working on a project to evidence the conditions in prisons & how they affect those who are detained & those who care about them.

The project is looking to make contact with family members who visit loved ones in HMP Eastwood Park

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The partners of all gun licence applicants are being asked questions for the first time as five police forces seek to strengthen licensing processes. The initiative has been developed by Gwent Police with the help of domestic abuse survivors. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

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3 years ago, the government apologised to rape survivors for systematically failing them and promised change.

So why are we still having to campaign for the justice system to stop harming survivors?

The government must address the court backlog and !

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⏰There's still time to apply for these great job opportunities:

🟣Sexual Violence Lawyer Women Girls Network ow.ly/xV6G50R9cTO

🟣PA & Office Administrator - ow.ly/4m6I50R7hCw

🟣Feminist Lawyer (expressions of interest) - ow.ly/4m6I50R7hCw

⏰There's still time to apply for these great job opportunities: 🟣Sexual Violence Lawyer @WomenandGirlsN ow.ly/xV6G50R9cTO 🟣PA & Office Administrator - ow.ly/4m6I50R7hCw 🟣Feminist Lawyer (expressions of interest) - ow.ly/4m6I50R7hCw
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📣Thank you to everyone who has purchased a ticket for our event on 1 May - they have now sold out!

If you missed out, we have a waiting list available here: ow.ly/UqPX50RaI0a

📣Thank you to everyone who has purchased a ticket for our event on 1 May - they have now sold out! If you missed out, we have a waiting list available here: ow.ly/UqPX50RaI0a
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One in 10 NHS staff have experienced sexual harassment at work, union says theguardian.com/society/2024/a…

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‘But he didn’t hit you, did he?’: inside the coercive control courtroom. Coercive and controlling behaviour has been a crime since 2015, but few cases get to court. What happens when they do?'

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Can't make it to our launch event for Harriet Wistrich's new book 'Sister in Law: Fighting for Justice in a System Designed by Men'?

Harriet will be at the following events to discuss the book.

More details: ow.ly/ONsP50R7it7

Can't make it to our launch event for @HWistrich's new book 'Sister in Law: Fighting for Justice in a System Designed by Men'? Harriet will be at the following events to discuss the book. More details: ow.ly/ONsP50R7it7
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Do you want to be at the forefront of national reforms improving access to justice for sexual violence survivors?

Women Girls Network has an exciting job opportunity for an experienced lawyer with feminist values.

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Do you want to be at the forefront of national reforms improving access to justice for sexual violence survivors? @WomenandGirlsN has an exciting job opportunity for an experienced lawyer with feminist values. ow.ly/sbcH50R8i21
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Head over to our blog to find out more about a project aiming to build a picture of the conditions in prisons & how this affects those detained & those who care about them.

Read the piece here: centreforwomensjustice.org.uk/new-blog-1/202…

Head over to our blog to find out more about a project aiming to build a picture of the conditions in prisons & how this affects those detained & those who care about them. Read the piece here: centreforwomensjustice.org.uk/new-blog-1/202…
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We are appalled at the police and CPS response, which illustrates why our criminal justice system is not fit for purpose in its failure to distinguish between victims and perpetrators.

We stand in support of Selma Taha and Southall Black Sisters

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We are hiring!

We're looking for a highly organised and motivated PA & Office Administrator to support our team.

Deadline: 21 April

More details: ow.ly/4m6I50R7hCw

We are hiring! We're looking for a highly organised and motivated PA & Office Administrator to support our team. Deadline: 21 April More details: ow.ly/4m6I50R7hCw
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As a child Georgia Gabriel-Hooper was witness to a terrible event: her mother, Cheryl, was murdered in a domestic homicide. Georgia has since shown extraordinary courage to raise awareness and create change around domestic abuse. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

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The actions of a former police officer amounted to gross misconduct when he formed an 'inappropriate' emotional attachment to a domestic abuse victim while in post, a hearing has ruled ⬇️
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