Court Backlog Crisis: Bold Reforms for Swift Justice
With a backlog of 80,000 cases, the UK's justice system is in crisis. New government reforms aim to prioritise victims and deliver swifter justice. Read the analysis from a former prosecutor.
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Jailing marginalised women is a feminist issue, report says
A new report reveals how imprisoning marginalised women devastates lives and families. It calls for urgent systemic reform. Read the full analysis and join the call for change.
Lammy Unveils Sweeping Court Reforms, Scrapping Some Jury Trials
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces bold reforms to clear the Crown Court backlog, including judge-only trials for less serious crimes. Will this plan deliver swift justice?
Academics redefine 'feminised workplace' in gender debate
Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark argue that 'feminisation' of work exposes how capitalism exploits gender norms, not female emotions. Read their critical analysis.
Abbie Chatfield Launches Art Career with Psychedelic Slug
Podcaster Abbie Chatfield reveals her new career as an artist, debuting abstract art on Instagram while continuing work on her long-awaited feminist book. Discover her creative journey.
Lammy to unveil major UK justice system reforms
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces major justice reforms to tackle record court backlogs and put victims first. Could jury trials be restricted?
Lammy's plan to restrict jury trials in England & Wales
Exclusive: David Lammy's radical plan to abolish jury trials for most cases, handling over 30,000 annually by judges alone. Is this the solution to the 78,000-case backlog? Read our analysis.
Jury trials to be scrapped for most crimes in UK
Labour's plan to end jury trials for all but the most serious offences faces furious backlash from lawyers who warn it will 'destroy justice as we know it' and undermine democracy. Discover the full story.
Second Bid to Ban Feminist Book from National Library
Trans activists demand National Library of Scotland remove 'The Women Who Wouldn't Wheesht' for second time. Discover the escalating censorship battle threatening free speech in Scottish cultural institutions.
Tala Madani's AI Art Exhibition Confronts Sexism
Iranian-American artist Tala Madani uses AI-generated robot children to challenge societal expectations of women in her powerful London exhibition at Pilar Corrias until 17 January.
Topless anti-fascist protesters assaulted in Madrid
Two topless activists protesting fascism in Madrid were sexually assaulted by a Franco supporter. The incident, caught on camera, has sparked national outrage and reignited debates over Spain's dictatorial past.
Men's Day Campaigns Split by Anti-Feminist Views
Australia's peak men's health body distances itself from conservative group's International Men's Day campaign amid concerns over anti-feminist and anti-LGBTQI+ messaging. Learn about the evolving nature of men's advocacy.
Ballerini's Song Ignites Feminist Debate in UK
Country star Kelsea Ballerini's new song 'I Sit in Parks' has become an anthem for conservative women, sparking a fierce debate about modern feminism, career choices, and the biological clock in the UK.
Kate Mosse's Feminist History for Every Day Review
Discover Kate Mosse's groundbreaking feminist history book featuring 365 women who shaped our world. Explore their untold stories and lasting impact today.
Prison Crisis: Wrongful Releases Expose Broken System
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's prison service is buckling under systemic pressures, with mistaken releases reaching critical levels. Discover how institutional failures, not individual errors, are putting public safety at risk.
Lammy's shocking prison visit exposes overcrowding crisis
Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy witnesses shocking conditions at Wandsworth Prison, calling for urgent reform as Labour pledges to tackle prison overcrowding and rehabilitation failures.
Kim Kardashian tearful over prison attack that almost killed her
Reality star Kim Kardashian emotionally reveals details of a chilling prison incident that nearly turned fatal, sharing her trauma in a raw, tearful confession about her criminal justice reform work.
DOJ Finds Systemic Racism in Minneapolis and Phoenix Police
A landmark investigation reveals Minneapolis and Phoenix police departments engaged in systemic discrimination against Black and minority communities, following George Floyd's murder.
Feminist protesters branded 'Wing of ISIS' in Waitrose demo
A feminist demonstration outside a London Waitrose supermarket has sparked national controversy after protesters were compared to Islamic extremists in heated political commentary.
Wrongly jailed 43 years, now detained by ICE
After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, Glynn Simmons faces further detention by ICE despite his exoneration, highlighting serious concerns about justice system failures.
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Discover why Victoria Richards' groundbreaking newsletter is becoming the essential weekly read for women seeking intelligent feminist discourse and community connection.
Liberation: Bess Wohl's Triumphant Return to Broadway
Bess Wohl's groundbreaking new play 'Liberation' electrifies Broadway with its powerful exploration of female friendship, ambition, and the price of success in modern America.
Ibsen's Hedda Gabler: Stunning Feminist Revival in London
Discover how this radical new production of Ibsen's classic masterpiece transforms Victorian constraints into a powerful commentary on modern female autonomy at Richmond's Orange Tree Theatre.
Govt delays justice reforms after Olivia Pratt-Korbel tragedy
Ministers under fire as long-awaited legislation to protect witnesses and victims remains stalled, nearly two years after nine-year-old Olivia's murder shocked the nation.
Early Release of Violent Criminals Halted Amid Prison Crisis
Shock policy reversal sees dangerous offenders kept behind bars as UK prison system reaches breaking point. Exclusive details on which criminals are affected.
Farage's prison ship plan branded 'fantasy island' solution
Reform UK leader's controversial plan to house prisoners on floating jails faces overwhelming criticism from penal reform groups and political opponents who brand it unworkable and inhumane.
Prisoners face 45-day lockdowns in MoJ overcrowding crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals Ministry of Justice plans to keep inmates confined for up to 45 days amid severe prison capacity shortages, sparking human rights concerns.
Feminist writer Susan Griffin dies at 78
Celebrated feminist author and cultural historian Susan Griffin, whose groundbreaking work reshaped modern feminist thought, has passed away at 78, leaving behind a powerful literary legacy.
1970s Lesbian Activists: Britain's Forgotten Warriors
A groundbreaking documentary uncovers the radical lesbian activists who organised resistance movements and fought for women's rights during the turbulent 1970s in Britain.
Children Under 14 'Incapable of Evil' - NSW Review
A groundbreaking NSW review recommends raising the age of criminal responsibility to 14, arguing younger children lack moral capacity and require protection, not punishment.
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