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Why do the police deal with rape cases so badly? Lisa Longstaff in the Guardian

15 May 20184 March 2013

Their record in rape cases is abysmal – and they seem to resent accountability, preferring to improve PR rather than performance Lisa Longstaff theguardian.com, Monday 4 March 2013 09.00 GMT Allegations of sexual violence and cover-up are threatening every institution. Can rape be dealt with when so many in authority are themselves guilty? Of course …

Former Met police officer admits failing to investigate rape cases

31 May 202312 September 2012

Former Met office admits failing to investigate rape cases Ryan Coleman-Farrow faked police reports, failed to pass on evidence and falsely claimed to have interviewed suspectsShare 150 Sandra Laville, crime correspondentguardian.co.uk, Wednesday 12 September 2012 14.51 BST An investigator from the Metropolitan police specialist sex crimes unit has admitted failing to investigate the alleged rapes …

BWRAP letter to the police, fighting for justice with Ms PB.

5 July 202328 November 2008

Letter to police, fighting for justice for Ms PB Black Women’s Rape Action Project informs the police about the racially motivated arson attack of Ms PB.

‘Don’t you want to know why I’m bleeding?’

28 June 20236 August 2006

‘Don’t you want to know why I’m bleeding?’ An assault by a white neighbour on a Muslim woman in London has shown just how difficult it can be for victims of alleged racist attacks to prise open the doors of justice. Laura Smith reports Bilan Mohamud shows the injuries inflicted on her by a neighbour …

Statement: Dispatches Racism – A danger to all women.

20 July 202323 November 1998

BWRAP speak out against the racist BBC programme. Dispatches promoted racist stereotypes with the dangerous lie that most gang rape is committed by Black boys. This leaves Black women even more vulnerable to rape.

In the media: “Law and order” does not always lead to justice.

19 July 20231 August 1997

Policy often divert attention from the real obstacles of justice which victims face. Such policies provide a smokescreen for the sexism, racism, class and other forms of discrimination. Read the article in New Law Journal in full below.

Cracker programme (TV) – protest racism

14 July 202325 November 1994

A Danger to Women.

Granada television's episodes of Cracker promotes the classic racist stereotype of Black rapist and white victim.

Press release: Government denies women the power to refuse domestic violence

14 July 20236 April 1994

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.

In the media: Andy Baker comments on police practise.

14 July 202328 March 1991

In the media: investigating officer comments on rape in marriage and police practise and we reply back Inspector Andy Baker strives to make the case that the Met supports victim of rape and tries to refute comments concerning police practise.

In the media: No to Police rape! No to Watkins!

14 July 202317 July 1990

Caribbean Times, July 1990 Lord Justice Watkins was given an unexpected reception as he entered courtroom six for the afternoon session in the High Court last week. Six women held up the banner stating “Sack Judge Watkins for covering up police rape”. Lord Watkins left the room until they were ejected.