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Women and Rough Sleeping

5th Nov 2018

St Mungo’s has commissioned researchers from the University of York Centre for Housing Policy, Joanne Bretherton and Nicholas Pleace, to conduct a rapid evidence review exploring women's experiences of rough sleeping. The report presents fresh analysis of data from London and across England, alongside new research with women who have slept rough. Women sleeping rough are at risk of gender-based violence and abuse before, during, and after their time on the streets.

Police accuse prosecutors of 'raising bar' for rape cases after scandal over collapsed trials

5th Nov 2018

Last week, The Independent reported that senior police officers have accused prosecutors of “raising the bar” for evidence required to take rapists to court, following a scandal over collapsed cases. Victims’ groups say women reporting rape are frequently told their case will not reach court unless they allow police access to their mobile phones and private communications, or sign statements that let investigators access their health records and other personal information. Read the full article here. 

Sexual harassment of women & girls in public spaces: Women & Equalities Select Committee publishes its report

29th Oct 2018

The Women and Equalities Committee has published its report on sexual harassment of women and girls in public places. The report calls on the Government to tackle public sexual harassment of women and girls urgently and makes seven key recommendations for action. The Committee said the UK Government has a strong reputation for taking seriously the prevention of sexual abuse and violence overseas, but is failing to address the problem at home.

Chronicle: sexual offences conviction rates in the North East

29th Oct 2018

The Chronicle has reported on the new data regarding conviction rates for sexual offences in the North East. More than 8,000 offences were reported to police in the North East last year, but only 531 people were brought to justice for them. The data shows that when offenders do appear in court the conviction rate is reasonably high, with 82% of prosecutions in the region being successful.

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