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 Women Against Rape demand that the remaining two programmes are withdrawn and not televised.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.
Letter to Granada Television: speaking out against racial stereotyping
We raise concerns about the proposed TV episode of Cracker. We object to the information we gave Granada TV, based on women’s experiences and struggle, being misused to give credibility to a dangerous stereotype.
Press release: Government denies women the power to refuse domestic violence
We speak out against the Governement’s Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign This campaign, in fact, offers little or nothing in the way of services, protection, policing or resources for women in violent relationships.
Claiming compensation for rape and sexual assault
Help and advise on how to claim compensation and how to appeal the court decisions
WAR press release: opposing government cuts to compensation scheme
Press release on compensation: who counts and who pays?
Articles: on the fight for compensation
Campaigning for compensation for rape – collage of articles.
Sexual offences amendment bill
On Wednesday 28 October in the House of Commons, MP Harry Cohen will present a 10 minute Rule Bill to overhaul the rape law, based on proposals by Women Against Rape…
