Women’s Aid responds to Stephen Bear sentencing Farah Nazeer, chief executive at Women’s Aid, said: “Image based sexual abuse, which can also be known as ‘revenge porn’, has a long-lasting and traumatic impact on women. We are pleased to see that a prison sentence has been given in this case, as we know that […]
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Women’s Aid responds to new government measures to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls Farah Nazeer, chief executive at Women’s Aid, said: “At a time when the police response to violence against women and girls is an urgent public priority, it is positive to see the government step up efforts to coordinate action to
Women’s Aid responds to police misconduct cases over indecent exposure reports Lucy Hadley, head of policy at Women’s Aid, said: “These reports are yet another appalling example of police failing women. The fact that inquiries about a police officer committing sexual offences in public were not adequately investigated shows the lack of severity with
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Women’s Aid welcomes Mayor of London’s investment in women and girls impacted by violence Farah Nazeer, chief executive of Women’s Aid, said: “Economic abuse and domestic abuse go hand in hand. Almost three quarters of (73%) of women sharing housing and finances with their abusers have told us that the increased cost of living
Charities urge Justice Secretary Dominic Raab to guarantee better protection for women in Family Courts 28 signatories highlight flaws and call for urgent reform The Family Courts are failing survivors of domestic abuse, according to 28 leading women’s charities, solicitors and survivors. A letter signed by the group has been delivered to Secretary of State
Former Police Officer sentenced to minimum of 30 years Former Met Police Officer David Carrick abused his status to commit 48 rapes, amid a total of 85 sexual offences, against 12 courageous women, over 17 years. He has been sentenced to a minimum of 30 years and 239 days. Farah Nazeer, Chief Executive, Women’s Aid:
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Review into Zara Aleena’s murder highlights more disastrous failings by Probation Service A review that has been published today (24.01.2023) into the Probation Service’s handling of Zara Aleena’s murder has identified serious failings. Farah Nazeer Chief Executive, Women’s Aid said: “Zara Aleena’s murder highlights yet another catastrophic failure by the probation service to protect
Home Office refuses to grant Emergency Fund for survivors of domestic abuse Following our six month campaign for an emergency fund for survivors of domestic abuse during the cost of living crisis, we are saddened and disappointed to share the news that we have been informed by Home Office that the fund will not
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Women’s Aid responds to Justice Select Committee’s recommendations on improving the Victims Bill The government’s response to the Justice Select Committee’s recommendations on improving the Victims Bill, published today, fails to accept measures recommended by the Committee and Women’s Aid that would benefit survivors of domestic abuse, highlighting the ineffectiveness of this legislation. Women’s
Probation Service Review Highlights Serious Flaws Terri, Lacey, John Paul and Connie were let down by a system that should have protected them. Instead, the Probation Service granted free reign to an extremely dangerous man, enabling him to commit horrific crimes because vital checks were repeatedly not carried out. At Women’s Aid we know
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