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Fawcett Society report - Criminal justice system 'institutionally sexist'
19.05.09
A report published by the Fawcett Society’s Commission on Women and the Criminal Justice System finds widespread discrimination in practices and attitudes towards women across the criminal justice system.
A report published by the Fawcett Society’s Commission on Women and the Criminal Justice System finds widespread discrimination in practices and attitudes towards women across the criminal justice system.
Police responses to domestic violence - full article
22.01.08
Why don’t women always call the police for help when they are experiencing domestic violence? View a detailed article which looks at police responses.
Why don’t women always call the police for help when they are experiencing domestic violence? View a detailed article which looks at police responses.
Support for survivors: stalking
07.12.07
If you have experienced domestic violence and are concerned about continuing harrassment, you may find the answers to these questions useful.
If you have experienced domestic violence and are concerned about continuing harrassment, you may find the answers to these questions useful.
Support for survivors: criminal law
06.12.07
If you have experienced domestic violence, you may find the answers to these questions about how the police respond to domestic violence useful.
If you have experienced domestic violence, you may find the answers to these questions about how the police respond to domestic violence useful.
Prosecution of domestic violence in the US - a different approach
28.11.07
A major deterrent to effective prosecution in the U.K. has been the time it takes to get to court. In some groundbreaking U.S. jurisdictions, offenders are taken back to court within 24 hours.
A major deterrent to effective prosecution in the U.K. has been the time it takes to get to court. In some groundbreaking U.S. jurisdictions, offenders are taken back to court within 24 hours.
Prosecution of domestic violence cases
28.11.07
Find out the reasons why women may not always wish to proceed with prosecution of a perpetrator.
Find out the reasons why women may not always wish to proceed with prosecution of a perpetrator.
Police powers under the law
28.11.07
This article explains the powers of police under the law to arrest a perpetrator of domestic violence.
This article explains the powers of police under the law to arrest a perpetrator of domestic violence.
Police response to domestic abuse - 1980s onwards
01.11.07
View the history of changes in police practice regarding both domestic violence and rape from 1986 onwards.
View the history of changes in police practice regarding both domestic violence and rape from 1986 onwards.
