LATEST NEWS
Briefing by Women Against Rape and Legal Action for Women in the House of Lords. We argue that the Crime Bill is part of a law and order agenda which invoices victims’ rights and undermines civil rights.
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.
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.
This victory makes legal history. However, it is now urgent that the Home Secretary allows Mr Davis to return back to the UK.
Granada television's episodes of Cracker promotes the classic racist stereotype of Black rapist and white victim.
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 Women Against Rape demand that the remaining two programmes are withdrawn and not televised.
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.
Consent in criminal law regarding rape prosecution. How the proposals laid out in the paper, will further undermine women.
