Yesterday (22nd July 2025), the Law Commission published its long awaited report into sexual offences, making 72 recommendations to improve the understanding of consent and sexual harm in the criminal justice process, improve treatment of victims and ensure defendants receive a fair trial. The report acknowledges that rape has long been treated differently from other… The post Law Commission takes aim at myths and misconceptions: some hits, some misses appeared first on End Violence Against...| End Violence Against Women
Today (9th July 2025) the Independent Review of the Criminal Courts: Part I has been published. Led by Sir Brian Leveson, the review outlines major structural reforms aimed at addressing delays and inefficiencies in the Crown Court. Echoing concerns repeatedly raised by specialist VAWG organisations, the review highlights the significant number of sexual offence cases… The post Leveson Review: Urgent action needed to address courts crisis appeared first on End Violence Against Women.| End Violence Against Women
Yesterday (19th June 2025) the End Violence Against Women Coalition, Rape Crisis England & Wales, Centre for Women’s Justice and Rights of Women were awarded joint winners of the Sheila MacKechnie Foundation’s Campaign of the Year award for our successful work to change the law and #KeepCounsellingConfidential for rape survivors and stop their therapy notes… The post EVAW and partners win Campaign of the Year award appeared first on End Violence Against Women.| End Violence Against Women