In the media: Chilling Met report has no surprises for campaigners
Damning report finds institutional racism, sexism and homophobia exists in city police force…
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In the media: London police officer sentenced to life for rape and sexual abuse.
Press: David Carrick had pleaded guilty to 49 crimes against 12 women in the latest case to cast a harsh spotlight on the Metropolitan Police. Activists gathering for a protest outside Southwark Crown Court in London on Monday during the sentencing trial of David Carrick, a former police officer.Credit…Wiktor Szymanowicz/Anadolu Agency, via Getty Images New …
In the media: Scrap plans to give cops more power, say women as David Carrick is jailed for life
Scrap plans to give cops more power, say women as David Carrick jailed for life. By Anita Mureithi for Open Democracy. 7 February 2023. A Met officer has been locked up for dozens of rapes. Yet Suella Braverman’s priority is clamping down on protesters. Protesters gather outside Southwark Crown Court for the sentencing of serial …
Event: Protest outside the sentencing hearing of serial police rapist David Carrick
Event: Protest outside the sentencing hearing of serial police rapist David Carrick Stop police impunity. Stop arming police rapists, racists & murderers. Stop increasing the power of corrupt police forces over the public – NO Public Order Bill! When: 9am Monday 6 February 2023, Where: Join us outside Southwark Crown Court, 1 English Grounds, London SE1 …
Statement: Only police committed to upholding higher standards can protect the public, starting with women
Open letter to Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley from Women Against Rape, 6 Feb 2023Police impunity must end. Only police committed to upholding higher standards can protect the public, starting with women. On 6-7 February 2023, former police officer David Carrick is being sentenced, bringing to an end his long career as a serial rapist …
Fundraiser: Giving Tuesday
Fundraising drive now held open til 31 December Dear Friends and Supporters, We write to ask for a donation towards our work. This is a really hard time for most of us who are facing ever rising prices, low pay and even lower benefits. As a result, many more women and children are trapped with …
In the media: Response to news that a man died after his health deteriorated in Manston
Activists respond to news that a man died after his health deteriorated in Manston Please see another important press release below from Action Against Detention & Deportations. The death of a man who spent a week incarcerated in Manston detention camp means that a mother has lost her precious son. The immigration authorities remain suspiciously …
In the media: Revealed – Met police strip-searched 650 children in two-year period
Revealed: Met police strip-searched 650 children in two-year period https://womenagainstrape.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ChildQ.mp4 Sally Weale and Vikram Dodd Guardian Mon 8 Aug 2022 00.06 BST Appropriate adults were often absent during the search, and the majority of children were innocent. Police data showed that in almost a quarter of cases, an appropriate adult was not present during the strip search. …
In the media: Survivors of childhood abuse campaign for compensation
Survivors of childhood abuse campaign for compensation NADJA, by Leila Hawkins 15/07/2022 Read on NADJA site here People who have experienced childhood abuse in the UK are being denied compensation by a punitive law. Survivors are now campaigning to change this. When *Lucy was 11 years old her grandfather began sexually abusing her. For the …
In the media: How police are failing to protect women
How UK police are failing to protect women NADJA newsletter asked WAR to write this article. To see it published on NADJA’s site click here 09/07/2022 Lisa Longstaff from Women Against Rape writes about how the UK police force is enabling an epidemic of violence against women. In June a partially leaked report revealed that …