Sarah Everard case pushes Brits to learn how to stop street abuse
London, UK Thomson Reuters Foundation The murder of Sarah Everard has led to a spike in demand for training on how to help if you see someone being harassed on the street, course providers in Britain said, as her killer was sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison. Everard’s abduction from a residential […]
Women suffer 80 per cent of sexual assaults – UK data; In Australia, sexual consent app proposal sparks criticism
London, UK Thomson Reuters Foundation Women make up 80 per cent of sexual assault victims over the age of 16, official data showed on Thursday, as Britain moves towards classifying misogyny as a hate crime in the wake of protests over the murder of Londoner Sarah Everard. The latest statistics showed little progress in tackling […]
Wow!: Reclaiming the street – six apps and initiatives keeping women safe
KIM HARRISBERG, of Thomson Reuters Foundation, reports on some initiatiives to help keep women safe around the world…
UK bill would give police too much power to curb protests, critics warn
London, UK Thomson Reuters Foundation As British police face criticism over clashes with mourners at a weekend vigil for murdered Londoner Sarah Everard, lawmakers started debating a bill on Monday that opponents said would give police too much power to restrict peaceful protests. Under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, police forces would be […]
London police criticised for clashes at vigil for murdered woman
London, UK Thomson Reuters Foundation London police faced criticism on Saturday and calls for investigations after clashing with crowds at a memorial for murder victim Sarah Everard whose death has sparked widespread anger and fear about women’s safety. Police told organisers of events to honour Everard planned in London and around the country that public […]