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Why is it so hard to get justice in revenge porn cases?

Why is it so hard to get justice in revenge porn cases?

The English Justice System continues to fail women in many aspects of the law, including relatively new areas such as revenge porn. Here’s the firsthand reality from victims and those with experience of law enforcement. Almost ten years ago, Charley reported her half-brother to the police upon discovering he was posting images of her and other women on a porn site. Despite pleading guilty, her brother was only given a six-month...

By London, UK
Sunak’s plan to send UK asylum seekers to Rwanda has been blocked

Sunak’s plan to send UK asylum seekers to Rwanda has been blocked

The British Supreme Court has ruled against the Conservative Party’s plan to send asylum seekers in the UK to Rwanda over concerns about human rights violations and possible relocation. A government plan to send asylum seekers currently in the UK to Rwanda has been ruled unlawful by the British Supreme Court. Although UN refugee agencies have welcomed the decision, this is a huge blow to PM Rishi Sunak and his Conservatives...

By London, UK
British start-up develops STI-testing tampon

British start-up develops STI-testing tampon

Daye, a former femcare firm that’s now a gynaecological health company, has launched a new at-home screening service for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, and other common sexually transmitted infections with the hope it will encourage more women to seek treatment. Let’s be honest, getting tested for a sexually transmitted infection is never a particularly pleasant experience. Though it’s essential if you’re having casual sex or if protection fails, it can be uncomfortable, a...

By London, UK
Opinion – Marathons need be more inclusive

Opinion – Marathons need be more inclusive

The New York Marathon has come under fire for excluding a runner with a stoma. But across the board, are major running events doing enough to make people feel included? Like many large-scale running events, the New York Marathon is a chance to celebrate hard work, dedication, charity and community. Runners from all over the world, from a variety of backgrounds, come together in a show of solidarity and support. It’s...

By Brighton, UK