anonymity for the accused Archives

Briefing: Oppose proposal to make men accused of rape anonymous

3 June 20247 December 2016

Why we oppose proposals to make people accused of rape anonymous Women Against Rape Briefing to Parliament (amendment to Policing and Crime Bill – Lords Report Stage 7/12 Dec 2016) Following the closure of several investigations into allegations of sexual violence by celebrities and VIPs, there has been another media frenzy and lobby of Parliament …

In the media: Should the accused get anonymity Yes or No?

3 June 202422 January 2012

Women against rape: An introduction and statement of aims

28 June 202325 May 1976

Women against rape: An introduction and statement of aims. More than ever before the front pages of our newspapers are reporting cases of rape. Married or single, young, old or still a child, whatever her race or class – every women knows it could happen to her….