Court throws out case against comedian Reginald D Hunter
A judge has dismissed a private prosecution against US comedian Reginald D Hunter, ruling the Campaign Against Antisemitism sought to 'cancel' him. Read the full legal details.
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Judge quashes CAA summons against comedian Reginald D Hunter
A judge has dismissed a private prosecution against comedian Reginald D Hunter, ruling the Campaign Against Antisemitism's motive was to have him 'cancelled'. Read the latest court developments.
Violence Against US Journalists Surges Under Trump
A new report details a dramatic rise in assaults on the US press in 2025, with incidents linked to immigration protests and hostile rhetoric. Read the full investigation.
Strangulation charges surge to over 8,500 in a year
CPS data reveals a dramatic rise in charges for the standalone strangulation offence, signalling a crackdown on domestic abuse. Learn how the new law is protecting victims.
Strangulation Prosecutions Up Sixfold Since 2022
CPS data reveals a near sixfold rise in strangulation charges since the 2022 law. The offence, a key marker in domestic abuse, now carries a five-year maximum sentence.
Broadcaster's Childhood Terror in Abusive Home
Broadcaster Charlie Webster reveals her childhood terror of an abusive stepfather, hiding in her room and wetting herself to avoid him. She now campaigns to protect children from domestic violence.
Guardian journalists share unforgettable moments of 2025
From a Damascus cafe to an Amazon valley, Guardian correspondents reveal the sounds and scenes that defined their year. Listen to the podcast for powerful global stories.
Children bereaved by domestic homicide 'left invisible'
Campaigners condemn the UK government's new violence against women strategy for failing to support children and carers after domestic homicide. Read the full story.
VAWG strategy includes men, excludes under-16 girls
The UK government's new strategy to tackle violence against women and girls includes 2 million male victims but omits girls under 16 from its data. Experts question the funding and focus.
Labour's radical comms shakeup sparks transparency fears
Sir Keir Starmer's government announces a radical overhaul of its media strategy, replacing daily briefings with ministerial news conferences. Political journalists express fury over the move.
Government's Violence Against Women Plan 'Underfunded'
A new report reveals the UK government's strategy to protect women and girls from violence is critically underfunded, risking its core aims. Read the full analysis.
Government's New Strategy to Tackle Violence Against Women
The UK government has unveiled a landmark strategy to reduce violence against women and girls. Ministers must now deliver on their bold promises with concrete action and sustained funding.
£550m Plan to Tackle Toxic Masculinity in Schools
A new government strategy will see pupils as young as 11 sent on behaviour courses covering deepfakes and online abuse. Critics question the long-term funding.
Badenoch accused of 'dangerous' rhetoric on violence against women
Kemi Badenoch faces criticism for 'deeply inaccurate' claims linking violence against women to migrants. Experts warn her language is 'spreading racism' and undermining a new national strategy.
Badenoch: Cultures that disrespect women must leave UK
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says people from cultures that do not respect women should be deported. Read her full reaction to the government's violence strategy.
£1bn plan launched to tackle violence against women
Home Office minister Jess Phillips unveils a landmark strategy to prevent abuse, target perpetrators, and support victims. The plan is backed by £1 billion in funding. Read the full details.
Government publishes delayed Violence Against Women strategy
The government's long-awaited Violence Against Women and Girls strategy is published, focusing on prevention in schools. Jess Phillips admits delays but claims a more ambitious plan.
Teachers trained to spot early signs of misogyny in boys
A new £20m government strategy aims to halve violence against women and girls in a decade. Teachers will be trained to identify and challenge misogynistic attitudes in schools.
Starmer launches historic crackdown on violence against women
Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveils a landmark national strategy to halve violence against women and girls in ten years, backed by new funding and a cross-government approach.
Teachers trained to tackle misogyny in boys
A new £20m government strategy aims to halve violence against women and girls. Teachers will be trained to spot early signs of misogyny and teach about healthy relationships.
New £20m strategy trains teachers to spot misogyny in boys
The government unveils a £20m package to train teachers in identifying early signs of misogyny and teaching healthy relationships, aiming to halve violence against women and girls within a decade.
Schools to teach healthy relationships to tackle misogyny
All secondary schools in England will teach about healthy relationships and consent as part of a £20m government strategy aiming to halve violence against women and girls within a decade.
Schools to teach healthy relationships to stop abuse
The government announces a new strategy, backed by £20 million, mandating healthy relationship lessons in all secondary schools in England to tackle misogyny and prevent violence against women and girls.
New Strategy to Tackle Misogyny in Schools and Halve VAWG
The government unveils a long-awaited strategy to halve violence against women and girls. It includes teacher training, tackling online harms, and £550m for victims. Read the full plan.
Specialist NHS Help for Abuse Survivors Announced
The government unveils a new NHS initiative to provide specialist support for domestic abuse and sexual violence survivors across England, aiming to halve violence against women and girls.
New DNA Tool to Reopen Historic UK Sex Crime Cases
A pioneering Y-STR DNA profiling tool is being rolled out nationwide, potentially increasing sex offender identification by over 20% and allowing police to reinvestigate historic cases. Read the full strategy.
Mum called 'disgusting' on London school run by angry driver
A mother cycling with her children in south London was verbally attacked by a driver who called her 'irresponsible'. She shares her story as part of a campaign against abuse faced by women cyclists.
Domestic abuse survivor: 'My ex nearly killed me, now he's out'
A woman shares her 13-year ordeal of domestic violence, rape, and coercive control. Her ex, convicted of kidnap and attempted murder, has been released, leaving her in a lifetime of fear.
Beijing summons journalists in Hong Kong after deadly fire
Beijing's security office in Hong Kong warns international journalists against 'trouble-making' following critical coverage of the Wang Fuk Court fire that killed 159. Read the full report.
TfL told to adopt 'Vision Zero' plan for women's safety
Transport for London is under pressure to create a cohesive strategy, similar to its road safety plan, to tackle rising violence and harassment against women and girls on the Tube and buses.
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