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Sharing intimate images without consent outlawed in ‘revenge porn’ crackdown

Laws announced on Tuesday will remove the requirement for prosecutors to prove perpetrators intended to cause distress.

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023

What is love-bombing? Signs to look out for as CPS gives guidance on abusive partners

New guidance from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has included love-bombing as an abusive tactic – here’s what it is.

Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2023

‘Suspend all Met officers accused of violence against females now’ – Refuge

The chief executive of Refuge said there still appears to be a denial from the Metropolitan Police despite the findings of a damning report.

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

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Criminal charges for revenge porn still ‘woefully low’ as cases soar

‘We hear from survivors that there is a pervasive culture of victim-blaming around intimate image abuse in the police, with women being blamed for sharing an intimate image,’ charity boss says

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

Domestic abuse charity dumps rotten apples outside Scotland Yard in protest

Ruth Davison, the Refuge charity’s chief executive, said the Metropolitan Police’s issues went deeper than just ‘one bad apple’.

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023

One thousand 'bad apples' placed outside London police HQ in demonstration

London police were confronted by the sight of 1,071 plastic rotten apples outside their headquarters on Friday, in a display seeking to mark the high number of staff facing investigation for sex offences or domestic abuse.

Reuters · Jan 20, 2023

Calls for domestic abuse register to stop ‘chilling’ numbers of women killed by partners

Exclusive: ‘We need to see that very often there is a long history of domestic abuse. It is not just something that is against one partner,’ shadow justice minister says

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022

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Calls for mandatory education on coercive control for older teenagers

Refuge said it is worried too many young people are not being taught how to spot the signs of domestic abuse and controlling or coercive behaviour.

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2022

Love Island boys are 'toxic' and demeaning towards women on show, says Ulrika Jonsson

The TV legend has spoken out about the behaviour that has been presented on the hit ITV2 reality romance show – and she is not impressed by how the female stars are being treated

Daily Mirror · Jul 23, 2022

Love Island slammed for showcasing 'toxic masculinity' by women's rights charity

Women's charity Refuge says Love Island has a 'pressure cooker' environment and Ofcom received thousands of complaints alleging that some scenes displayed misogyny and controlling behaviour

Daily Mirror · Jul 23, 2022

Third of revenge porn cases dropped by victims

Facing a ‘potentially bruising’ criminal justice process without the guarantee of anonymity is one reason, say charities.

The Independent UK · May 16, 2022

‘It’s harmful and humiliating’: how Amber Heard’s haters undermine the victims of domestic violence

TikTokers and tweeters are having the time of their lives mocking Johnny Depp’s ex-wife. What message does this send to women abused or assaulted by their partners?

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2022

Online Safety Bill is ‘huge missed opportunity’ to protect women and girls, warn campaigners

Research shows more than one in three women living in the UK - which amounts to 11 million women - have been subjected to online abuse

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022

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