Category: women

Home Office’s failure to collect and monitor data on asylum accommodation for pregnant and new mothers held to be unlawful – Landmark Chambers

Posted June 14th, 2024 in asylum, birth, chambers articles, children, equality, families, government departments, housing, human rights, immigration, news, pregnancy, statistics, women by sally

‘The High Court’s decision in DXK v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWHC 579 (Admin) is a welcome addition to the growing body of case law concerning the ambit and application of asylum support duties. The Court’s findings on academic claims, standing, systemic challenges, and the public sector equality duty (“PSED”) will be of wider practical application in other public law contexts.’

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Landmark Chambers, 13th May 2024

Source: www.landmarkchambers.co.uk

Schoolgirls treated differently to boys – Ofsted – BBC News

Posted May 8th, 2024 in diversity, education, equality, Islam, news, school children, sex discrimination, women by tracey

‘Girls at a Bradford primary school told Ofsted inspectors they are treated differently to boys during an inspection last September.’

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BBC News, 7th May 2024

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Garrick Club votes to accept female members for first time – The Guardian

Posted May 8th, 2024 in clubs, diversity, equality, gender, news, women by tracey

‘The men-only Garrick Club has finally voted to allow women to become members, 193 years after the London institution first opened its doors.’

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The Guardian, 7th May 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

Bar earnings gap a “serious cultural and structural problem” – Legal Futures

Posted April 26th, 2024 in barristers, diversity, equality, fees, gender, news, remuneration, sex discrimination, statistics, women by sally

‘The earnings gap between male and female barristers is not explained by caring responsibilities, choice of practice area, or amount of legally aided work”, new research by the Bar Council has found.’

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Legal Futures, 24th April 2024

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

High Court finds Local Authority’s housing policy to be discriminatory against women and girls escaping violence in successful judicial review challenge – Garden Court Chambers

Posted April 24th, 2024 in chambers articles, child abuse, children, equality, families, housing, judicial review, landlord & tenant, local government, news, sex discrimination, sexual offences, women by sally

‘The High Court has held that part of Westminster City Council’s Housing Allocation Scheme is unlawful, as it indirectly discriminates against women and girls who need to move borough to escape violence.’

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Garden Court Chambers, 10th April 2024

Source: www.gardencourtchambers.co.uk

Mind the early gender earnings gap at the Bar – new research from the Bar Council – The Bar Council

Posted April 24th, 2024 in barristers, diversity, equality, fees, gender, news, remuneration, statistics, women by tracey

‘Barristers and chambers can actively manage practice and career development to mitigate the earnings gap between men and women at the self-employed Bar, according to new research from the Bar Council: New practitioner earnings differentials at the self-employed Bar.’

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The Bar Council, 23rd April 2024

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

In depth: Transgender athletes and sporting ‘integrity’ – lawyers divided – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted April 24th, 2024 in equality, gender, news, sport, women by tracey

‘The controversial topic of transgender participation in women’s sport was discussed at the recent LawAccord conference. Speakers were – perhaps unsurprisingly – deeply divided on next steps.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 23rd April 2024

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Free to kill: At least 21 men released on bail went on to attack women – The Independent

Posted April 15th, 2024 in bail, criminal justice, domestic violence, murder, news, recidivists, statistics, women by tracey

‘At least 21 men were left free to kill women after being released on bail over the course of a three-year period, figures have revealed. Campaigners have said “the system isn’t fit for purpose” and called for more to be done to protect women and girls after the shocking figures were uncovered.’

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The Independent, 14th April 2024

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Post office operator wrongly jailed while pregnant rejects executive’s apology – The Guardian

Posted April 12th, 2024 in appeals, computer programs, electronic mail, fraud, imprisonment, miscarriage of justice, news, postal service, pregnancy, sentencing, theft, women by sally

‘A post office operator who was wrongly prosecuted while pregnant has rejected a Post Office executive’s apology for having sent an email celebrating her conviction as “brilliant news”.’

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The Guardian, 11th April 2024

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High Court finds Westminster housing policy indirectly discriminatory towards women needing to move to escape violence – Local Government Lawyer

Posted April 9th, 2024 in domestic violence, housing, judicial review, local government, news, sex discrimination, women by tracey

‘A claimant has won a judicial review challenge in the High Court over Westminster City Council’s decision to refuse to agree to her request for a “reciprocal transfer” into accommodation in its area.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 9th April 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

MPs propose decriminalising abortion up to 24 weeks – The Guardian

Posted April 8th, 2024 in abortion, bills, criminal justice, human rights, news, women by tracey

‘A cross-party group of MPs is proposing to make abortion access a human right in England and Wales, putting forward legislation that would decriminalise abortion up to 24 weeks and introduce protections against access being stripped back.’

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The Guardian, 8th April 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

At the heart of the Bar Council is a “commitment to fairness, equality and diversity” says Chair Sam Townend KC – The Bar Council

Posted March 28th, 2024 in barristers, clubs, diversity, equality, judiciary, news, women by tracey

‘In response to the media reports about membership of the Garrick Club, the Bar Council has issued the following statement:
Chair of the Bar Council, Sam Townend KC, said: “At the heart of the Bar Council’s work, as the representative body for all barristers in England and Wales, is a commitment to fairness, equality and diversity. We are proud of the work that the Bar Council does in striving to achieve an inclusive and meritocratic legal profession.”‘

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The Bar Council, 27th March 2024

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Year of targeted action to better protect women – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 19th, 2024 in consultations, domestic violence, Ministry of Justice, news, sentencing, women by tracey

‘Cowardly domestic killers face tougher sentences than ever before as a direct result of decisive government action – one year on from the publication of Clare Wade KC’s review.’

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Ministry of Justice, 18th March 2024

Source: www.gov.uk

Woman whose baby was stillborn in HMP Styal praises sentencing changes – The Guardian

Posted March 18th, 2024 in birth, children, criminal justice, death in custody, imprisonment, news, pregnancy, sentencing, women by tracey

‘A former prisoner who gave birth to a stillborn baby in a jail toilet has welcomed changes that campaigners hope will reduce the number of pregnant women locked up, as a “legacy” for the daughter she lost.’

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The Guardian, 18th March 2024

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Sentencing Council to make changes to manslaughter guidelines and introduce new guidance for sentencing pregnant offenders – Sentencing Council

Posted March 18th, 2024 in consultations, criminal justice, domestic violence, fraud, homicide, news, pregnancy, sentencing, women by tracey

‘Changes to a number of sentencing guidelines have been published by the Sentencing Council following a consultation on miscellaneous amendments. The changes, which will come into effect on 1 April 2024, include amendments to the manslaughter guidelines made in response to recommendations in the Domestic Homicide Sentencing Review and the introduction of a new, dedicated mitigating factor providing guidance for courts on sentencing pregnant offenders and new mothers.’

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Sentencing Council, 18th March 2024

Source: www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk

Killed Women Count – The Guardian

Posted March 8th, 2024 in domestic violence, homicide, murder, news, statistics, women by sally

‘A project highlighting the toll and tragedy of violence against women in the UK.’

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The Guardian, 8th March 2024

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Is There a Place for Law to Regulate Menopause in the Workplace?”- by Eugenia Caracciolo di Torella and Pascale Lorber – UK Labour Law Blog

Posted March 8th, 2024 in chambers articles, disability discrimination, disabled persons, employment, equality, harassment, news, women by sally

‘Questions are being raised about the role of the law in dealing with issues associated with the menopause in the workplace following the recent publication by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) of the Guidance on the Menopause for Employers. The Guidance refers to the possibility of using discrimination law, in particular the disability provisions, to help women request adjustments in the workplace, and claim harassment if they are subject to unwelcome comments or behaviours because of the symptoms they are experiencing. This blog considers how the current legal framework needs some rethinking and adaptation given the number of workers affected by the menopause and the types of issues that have been raised in the workplace as a result.’

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UK Labour Law Blog, 8th March 2024

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Ban on Calvin Klein’s FKA twigs ad revoked after ASA climbdown – The Guardian

Posted March 6th, 2024 in advertising, complaints, news, ombudsmen, women by sally

‘The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority has backtracked on its decision to ban a Calvin Klein advertisement featuring the British singer FKA twigs, citing the “strength of public feeling”.’

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The Guardian, 6th March 2024

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Laurence Fox’s ‘misogynistic’ GB News rant about journalist Ava Evans broke Ofcom rules – The Independent

Posted March 5th, 2024 in complaints, media, news, women by tracey

‘Media watchdog Ofcom has ruled that Laurence Fox’s “misogynistic” comments about female journalist Ava Evans on Dan Wootton’s GB News show broke broadcasting rules which protect “viewers from offensive content”.’

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The Independent, 4th March 2024

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Navigating menopause in the workplace: A guide for employers – Kingsley Napley Employment Law Blog

Posted February 29th, 2024 in disability discrimination, employment, equality, Equality and Human Rights Commission, menopause, news, women by sally

‘Yesterday [22 February], the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) published new guidance on an employer’s legal obligations towards employees who experience menopause and perimenopause..

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Kingsley Napley Employment Law Blog, 23rd February 2024

Source: www.kingsleynapley.co.uk