Tag Archives: Women

Why aren’t sexual abuse reforms being applied to asylum seekers?

According to charity Asylum Aid, many rape victims face a culture of disbelief Continue reading

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Women could pay £500 more for car insurance as EU ruling comes into force

Insurance companies will not be able to vary premiums according to policyholder’s sex from Friday Continue reading

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Family courts ‘ignoring needs of domestic violence victims’

Report finds women are frequently put in unsafe positions during proceedings, and government plans could make matters worse Continue reading

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Campaigners call for new homicide law for inciting suicide

Southall Black Sisters to launch women’s campaign for a new offence of ‘suicide aggravated by harassment or violence’ Continue reading

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Abused women will suffer from legal aid cuts, charity claims

National Federation of Women’s Institutes and Law Society launch attacks on government cuts Continue reading

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