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.
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In the media: Women judge the courts
New Law Journal: We demand more protection for wives Women against Rape delighted about the Appeal Court ruling however, they emphasise that the fundamental issue is consent.
In the media: The rapist who pays the rent
In the media: The Rapist who pays the rent Women Against Rape react to the Law Commission’s recommendation that rape in marriage should be criminalised. New Law Journal outlines the story in November, 1990.
In the media: Judge breaks new ground in law on marital rape
In the media: Legal history was made as a man was jailed for attempting to raping his wife This case breaks new ground in the law of rape – as reported in The Independent, July 1990.
In the media: PC freed after appeal judges overturn rape conviction
Three appeal court judges freed a police constable who raped As reported in The Guardian July 1990, PC Anderson was freed on the grounds that the original trial judge had said nothing in his summing up about the officer’s previous good character.
Summons to a Public Trial
Drawn leaflet complied by Women Against Rape calling all women to try the Judges. Summoning on charges of rape, conspiracy to rape and perpetrate violence against women, rape of justice and trespass against our bodies and our rights.
Statement: Against the rape of children at home and in care
Against the rape of children: at home and in care. The rape of children is common, but hidden. Often young girls and boys in dependent situations, are forced to hide what is happening and submit again and again.