Ketanji Brown Jackson has been sworn in as the first Black female Supreme Court justice
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“Completely horrifying”: why you need to watch BBC’s Panorama on the shocking Post Office scandal
The Post Office Scandal aired last night and viewers were left in disbelief at the miscarriage of justice.
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Let’s face it, the best thing about Netflix’s Anatomy Of A Scandal was this standout character
A round of applause for the brilliant Kate Woodcroft, please.
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Netflix’s Anatomy Of A Scandal puts our treatment of rape survivors on the stand
The drama lays bare misogynist beliefs at the core of the justice system.
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What the controversial no-fault divorce law really means for women
One woman reflects on the freedom – and sadness – of separation.
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The term ‘gaslighting’ has been used in a High Court judgment for the first time
Here’s why that’s important.
Life
Want to try something new in 2022? Here’s how to become a magistrate
Adults in England and Wales are being encouraged to apply.
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A petition calling for more help for stalking victims is now headed to parliament
Here’s how to sign and show your support.
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Politics
“I fell apart”: why image-based sexual abuse is still going unpunished
Women still find themselves caught in loopholes and unable to make claims of harassment.
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Housing
“A hopeless situation”: the reality of the social housing crisis for women and children
A new report estimates that over 1.5 million people are being forced to live in overcrowded social homes in England.
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New strategy to stop violence against women and girls unveiled today
Campaigners have shared their criticism of the strategy.
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Why we should all be concerned about the controversial new Policing Bill and what it means for us
There have been widespread calls to #KillTheBill for months, but despite all the protests MPs voted in favour of the bill.
Housing
“My landlord wants to evict me, and this new rule means he can”
What does the end of the eviction ban really means for women who rent?
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How digital stalking is affecting women – from Instagram to Apple Pay
New findings show that since the beginning of the pandemic there has been a substantial increase in stalking.
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Politics
The domestic abuse bill has finally passed – but what does that actually mean for women?
Campaigners have responded to the new act.
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Housing
The sinister reason so many renters are forced to live in dangerous conditions
A new report by Shelter reveals over a third of private renters in the UK are living in poor and often dangerous conditions.
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News
France’s problem with the hijab: 7 young Muslim women react
We asked young Muslim women to tell us how the moves to outlaw wearing the hijab in public for women under 18 makes them feel
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“What happened when my private Facebook pictures became revenge porn”
Meet Ruby, a 28 year-old revenge porn victims calling for legal reform
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Scotland just became the first country in the world to make tampons and pads available for free
What a milestone moment.
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40 dangerous myths about dating apps, sex and rape that must be challenged
The Crown Prosecution Service has released new guidance including a list of 40 dangerous myths often used in rape cases which they say must be challenged
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