WomenAgainstRape
In the media: The Guilty Victim, Rape and the CPS
Two prostitute women set legal precedent by bringing and winning prosecution for rape. As reported in the Socialist Lawyer in 1995, after the CPS originally dropped the case, Christopher Davies was finally found guilty of raping and assaulting the two women.
In the media: Who counts and who pays?
Government attempts to cut compensation to victims of violence. As reported in the New Law Journal, the new system of fixed tariffs for specific injuries cuts victims’ money by £250million a year.
In the media: Private case brings rapist to justice
Prostitutes succeed with prosecution after CPS refuses to pursue attacker for lack of evidence. As reported in the Guardian, two sex workers made legal history with the first private prosecution for rape in an English court. Read the full article here below.
Press release: In defending Sammy Davis, women defend themselves against rape
This victory makes legal history. However, it is now urgent that the Home Secretary allows Mr Davis to return back to the UK.
Cracker programme (TV) – protest racism
A Danger to Women.
Granada television's episodes of Cracker promotes the classic racist stereotype of Black rapist and white victim.
In the media: TV rape slur angers black viewers
As reported in The Weekly Journal, drama production Cracker is under attack from a Black Women’s group for its portrayal of Black men as rapists. Women Against Rape demand that the remaining two programmes are withdrawn and not televised.
Child Support Act: Robbery with Violence
The facts regarding the Child Support Act. Defending our rights: This act makes women more vulnerable to rape and other violence in relationships and undermines single mothers’ right to Income Support.
Response to Law Commission Consultation: Consent in the Criminal Law
Consent in criminal law regarding rape prosecution. How the proposals laid out in the paper, will further undermine women.