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Mel B appears in video highlighting the different stories of domestic violence
Leeds singer and former Spice Girl, Mel B, has said a video she features in which highlights the horror of domestic abuse is important because it is “every woman’s story, it’s everybody’s voice”.
Culture of domestic violence within police down to ‘epic’ failure of leadership
At least 129 women have approached the Centre for Women’s Justice (CWJ) since 2019 with claims of being raped, beaten, and coerced by their police officer partners; claims new report by Channel 4.
Sexual abuse and personal safety helplines
See the information in this article for details on sexual abuse and personal safety helplines. The link at the bottom of this page will take you to the full article showing even more details.
Reports of fears for children living with domestic abuse rise by 50%, say NSPCC
Calls about a child’s welfare to the NSPCC’s helpline have jumped by 50% over the the pandemic, the charity has said. The NSPCC is receiving 30+ calls a day from grown-ups worried about a child.
Domestic Abuse Bill – EHRC second briefing
The EHRC has released a new briefing for Committee Stage of the Domestic Abuse Bill in the House of Lords. This second briefing focusses on amendments to improve protections for survivors in the courts.
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Woman’s Hour : BBC News Feeds
- Music from Martha Wainwright, Australian campaigner Grace Tame. Dame Kate Bingham former chair of the Vaccine Task Force.
- Julia Bradbury and breast cancer, Profile of Chancellor Angela Merkel, Charlie Webster on sexual abuse and safeguarding laws
- 18/09/2021
- Pretty Privilege, Baby Deaths Report, Thea Gilmore, Victory for rubbish stink woman
- Dame Elizabeth Anionwu; Alison Goldsworthy; Linda Edwards; Ministerial reshuffle
