“Charlie Elphicke’s conviction was a victory for the women who reported him, but we have more to do”
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Life
Why it matters that police can no longer ask rape victims to hand over their phones
The practice is believed to have retraumatised some survivors and discouraged others from reporting their assault at all.
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- Moya Crockett
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Life
Michaela Coel shares inspiration for that unforgettable I May Destroy You finale
It is, quite simply, a masterpiece.
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- Hollie Richardson
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People
Duffy criticises Netflix’s 365 Days film for “glamourising rape” in a powerful open letter
It's currently a top 10 film on the streaming platform.
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- Hollie Richardson
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People
Duffy shares new single on Instagram for “the better days to come”
River in the Sky is a beautiful listen.
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- Hollie Richardson
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- Hollie Richardson
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Adele just nailed why I May Destroy You is the best thing on TV right now
Well, if it gets Adele's seal of approval...
People
Lady Gaga’s words on feeling ashamed after sexual assault are a difficult but vital listen
The singer has given an in-depth interview to mark the release of her new album Chromatica.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Life
Believe Me: woman accused of lying about Cyprus gang rape to speak in new ITV documentary
The 19-year-old says police in Ayia Napa forced her to retract her sexual assault claim against 12 men.
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- Anna Brech
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Long Reads
To all the women who didn’t dare believe Weinstein would go to jail
We thought justice was impossible. We were wrong.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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People
Why Harvey Weinstein’s accusers want their $25 million settlement deal reconsidered
An open letter from seven women criticised the Attorney General for supporting the “unfair” agreement.
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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Long Reads
The proof that sexual abusers in the workplace will finally get their day of reckoning
The Harvey Weinstein verdict is just the start.
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- Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu
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People
How will Liar season 2 feel different in a post-MeToo world?
Joanne Froggatt and Katherine Kelly, who lead the ITV drama, have issued a timely warning over how we judge women.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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- Kayleigh Dray
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All hail the Silence Breakers: Weinstein truly “messed with the wrong women”
The women who brought down Weinstein have a message for us, and we need to sit up and pay attention.
Life
How to cope when someone you love has committed a heinous crime
Weinstein was a predator hiding in plain sight – but his ex-wife shouldn’t have to talk about his crimes.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Opinion
Harvey Weinstein: “The guilty verdict is huge – but will his punishment fit his crimes?”
Women around the world are hoping their cynicism will be proven wrong.
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- Alicia Lutes
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People
The powerful stories of the six women who brought down Harvey Weinstein
“It was so disgusting that my entire body started to shake like a seizure.”
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- Jessica Rapana
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Life
Women are fighting back against victim-blaming with this powerful new hashtag
#WhereIPutMyself was triggered by an interview with Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer.
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- Jessica Rapana
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People
Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer says she’s “never put herself in the position” to be sexually assaulted
“I never put myself in a vulnerable circumstance.”
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- Jessica Rapana
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Life
Why those bus scenes in Sex Education season 2 are so important
Sex Education isn’t a show to shy away from difficult subjects – and the latest season proves it.
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- Lauren Geall
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- Anna Brech
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Young women still don’t feel safe in Britain’s public spaces, and it’s not OK
Street harassment and a sense of underlying fear are pervasive, according to a new report.
People
Harvey Weinstein is convinced a career comeback is just around the corner
“It would take a bit of work.”
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- Jessica Rapana
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