Latest items for United Kingdom
Sept. 8, 2023, 1:45 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: AOM-DATA-2
"Women who were first married by age 18 (% of women ages 20-24) is '0%.'"
Variables: AOM-DATA-2
"Women who were first married by age 18 (% of women ages 20-24) is '0%.'"
July 30, 2023, 5:46 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"People fleeing domestic abuse are being put in danger by local authorities who fail to provide housing for months on end, despite a law which should prioritise them, a new study shows." (Parag. 1) "Homelessness legislation was changed in July last year to give automatic priority to survivors of domestic abuse for housing. The paper suggests that the new law, introduced as part of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, is often being ignored." (Parag. 4) "The majority of family abuse survivors interviewed reported experiencing delays with their application for housing support, with some waiting months or even years for the outcome of their application." (Parag. 6) "Several women were never...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"People fleeing domestic abuse are being put in danger by local authorities who fail to provide housing for months on end, despite a law which should prioritise them, a new study shows." (Parag. 1) "Homelessness legislation was changed in July last year to give automatic priority to survivors of domestic abuse for housing. The paper suggests that the new law, introduced as part of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, is often being ignored." (Parag. 4) "The majority of family abuse survivors interviewed reported experiencing delays with their application for housing support, with some waiting months or even years for the outcome of their application." (Parag. 6) "Several women were never...more
July 30, 2023, 5:46 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1
"Increased legal protections are failing to prevent the “systemic” blocking of support to those fleeing abusive relationships, the report by the Public Interest Law Centrefound. " (Parag. 2) "She added: 'What local authorities are doing is acting unlawfully until someone gets involved. After 10 years of austerity, and cuts to legal aid and housing lawyers, local authorities are getting away with this. Most times we make a legal challenge, the local authority backs down before it ever gets to court because they’re acting unlawfully and they know it.'" (Parag, 10) "Mulholland said the situation was similar in many urban areas across the UK facing a chronic shortage of housing. Survivors...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1
"Increased legal protections are failing to prevent the “systemic” blocking of support to those fleeing abusive relationships, the report by the Public Interest Law Centrefound. " (Parag. 2) "She added: 'What local authorities are doing is acting unlawfully until someone gets involved. After 10 years of austerity, and cuts to legal aid and housing lawyers, local authorities are getting away with this. Most times we make a legal challenge, the local authority backs down before it ever gets to court because they’re acting unlawfully and they know it.'" (Parag, 10) "Mulholland said the situation was similar in many urban areas across the UK facing a chronic shortage of housing. Survivors...more
July 30, 2023, 5:46 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"People fleeing domestic abuse are being put in danger by local authorities who fail to provide housing for months on end, despite a law which should prioritise them, a new study shows." (Parag. 1) "'The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 gives those who are homeless as a result of domestic abuse priority need for accommodation. This is secured by the local authority and means they don’t need to remain with their abuser. Since April 2021 we have provided £250m to councils across England to make sure safe accommodation spaces, such as refuges, can provide victims with support services including counselling and therapy, children support and advocacy support to access healthcare, social...more
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"People fleeing domestic abuse are being put in danger by local authorities who fail to provide housing for months on end, despite a law which should prioritise them, a new study shows." (Parag. 1) "'The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 gives those who are homeless as a result of domestic abuse priority need for accommodation. This is secured by the local authority and means they don’t need to remain with their abuser. Since April 2021 we have provided £250m to councils across England to make sure safe accommodation spaces, such as refuges, can provide victims with support services including counselling and therapy, children support and advocacy support to access healthcare, social...more
July 12, 2023, 11:11 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"People fleeing domestic abuse are being put in danger by local authorities who fail to provide housing for months on end, despite a law which should prioritise them, a new study shows." (Parag. 1) "“The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 gives those who are homeless as a result of domestic abuse priority need for accommodation. This is secured by the local authority and means they don’t need to remain with their abuser. Since April 2021 we have provided £250m to councils across England to make sure safe accommodation spaces, such as refuges, can provide victims with support services including counselling and therapy, children support and advocacy support to access healthcare, social...more
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"People fleeing domestic abuse are being put in danger by local authorities who fail to provide housing for months on end, despite a law which should prioritise them, a new study shows." (Parag. 1) "“The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 gives those who are homeless as a result of domestic abuse priority need for accommodation. This is secured by the local authority and means they don’t need to remain with their abuser. Since April 2021 we have provided £250m to councils across England to make sure safe accommodation spaces, such as refuges, can provide victims with support services including counselling and therapy, children support and advocacy support to access healthcare, social...more
July 12, 2023, 11:11 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"People fleeing domestic abuse are being put in danger by local authorities who fail to provide housing for months on end, despite a law which should prioritise them, a new study shows." (Parag. 1) "Homelessness legislation was changed in July last year to give automatic priority to survivors of domestic abuse for housing. The paper suggests that the new law, introduced as part of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, is often being ignored." (Parag. 4) "The majority of family abuse survivors interviewed reported experiencing delays with their application for housing support, with some waiting months or even years for the outcome of their application." (Parag. 6) "Several women were never...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"People fleeing domestic abuse are being put in danger by local authorities who fail to provide housing for months on end, despite a law which should prioritise them, a new study shows." (Parag. 1) "Homelessness legislation was changed in July last year to give automatic priority to survivors of domestic abuse for housing. The paper suggests that the new law, introduced as part of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, is often being ignored." (Parag. 4) "The majority of family abuse survivors interviewed reported experiencing delays with their application for housing support, with some waiting months or even years for the outcome of their application." (Parag. 6) "Several women were never...more
July 12, 2023, 11:11 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1
"Increased legal protections are failing to prevent the “systemic” blocking of support to those fleeing abusive relationships, the report by the Public Interest Law Centrefound. " (Parag. 2) "She added: “What local authorities are doing is acting unlawfully until someone gets involved. After 10 years of austerity, and cuts to legal aid and housing lawyers, local authorities are getting away with this. Most times we make a legal challenge, the local authority backs down before it ever gets to court because they’re acting unlawfully and they know it.”" (Parag, 10) "Mulholland said the situation was similar in many urban areas across the UK facing a chronic shortage of housing. Survivors...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1
"Increased legal protections are failing to prevent the “systemic” blocking of support to those fleeing abusive relationships, the report by the Public Interest Law Centrefound. " (Parag. 2) "She added: “What local authorities are doing is acting unlawfully until someone gets involved. After 10 years of austerity, and cuts to legal aid and housing lawyers, local authorities are getting away with this. Most times we make a legal challenge, the local authority backs down before it ever gets to court because they’re acting unlawfully and they know it.”" (Parag, 10) "Mulholland said the situation was similar in many urban areas across the UK facing a chronic shortage of housing. Survivors...more
June 22, 2023, 6:08 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: MARR-LAW-7
"There is no legal restriction on the marriage of first cousins."
Variables: MARR-LAW-7
"There is no legal restriction on the marriage of first cousins."
June 17, 2023, 5:11 p.m.
Countries: Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Cameroon, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Kosovo, Latvia, Malta, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Romania, Russia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad/Tobago, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Variables: MARR-SCALE-2
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Variables: MARR-SCALE-2
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June 17, 2023, 2:58 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act, Sec. 1(c).
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act, Sec. 1(c).
June 17, 2023, 2:58 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business and the Law" database (2022), the law prohibits discrimination in access to credit based on gender. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Equality Act, Secs. 4 and 29. According to the "Women, Business and the Law" database (2022), a woman can sign a contract in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Married Women’s Property Act; Law Reform (Married Women and Tortfeasors) Act, Sec. 1 . According to the "Women, Business and the Law" database (2022), a woman can register a business in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the...more
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business and the Law" database (2022), the law prohibits discrimination in access to credit based on gender. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Equality Act, Secs. 4 and 29. According to the "Women, Business and the Law" database (2022), a woman can sign a contract in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Married Women’s Property Act; Law Reform (Married Women and Tortfeasors) Act, Sec. 1 . According to the "Women, Business and the Law" database (2022), a woman can register a business in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the...more
June 17, 2023, 2:58 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act, Sec. 1.
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act, Sec. 1.
June 15, 2023, 12:16 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1, ATDW-PRACTICE-1
"UK inheritance law regarding married couples is different than in many European countries. Under UK inheritance law, marriage doesn’t result in jointly-owned matrimonial or community property unless such property is specifically placed under joint ownership by the couple. As there is no forced heirship in England and Wales, property can freely be given away during a person’s lifetime" (para 14).
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1, ATDW-PRACTICE-1
"UK inheritance law regarding married couples is different than in many European countries. Under UK inheritance law, marriage doesn’t result in jointly-owned matrimonial or community property unless such property is specifically placed under joint ownership by the couple. As there is no forced heirship in England and Wales, property can freely be given away during a person’s lifetime" (para 14).
June 15, 2023, 12:15 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1
"Be aware that without a will, any estates left behind are divided according to UK inheritance law. Such rules may not always be in accordance with your wishes; for instance, unmarried partners do not automatically receive a share of any estate" (para 7).
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1
"Be aware that without a will, any estates left behind are divided according to UK inheritance law. Such rules may not always be in accordance with your wishes; for instance, unmarried partners do not automatically receive a share of any estate" (para 7).
June 15, 2023, 12:13 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Inheritance laws in the UK vary across the constituent countries. In England and Wales, there is no forced heirship, and people are free to leave their property to whomever they wish by making a last will and testament in the UK. However, in Scotland, a surviving spouse and children have a statutory claim to parts of the estate. If the deceased had a spouse and children, both parties can receive a third each (one-third split equally between children if more than one) of the net movable assets (everything excluding property and land). Where there is only a spouse or children, their entitlement is 50% of net movable assets" (para 6).more
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Inheritance laws in the UK vary across the constituent countries. In England and Wales, there is no forced heirship, and people are free to leave their property to whomever they wish by making a last will and testament in the UK. However, in Scotland, a surviving spouse and children have a statutory claim to parts of the estate. If the deceased had a spouse and children, both parties can receive a third each (one-third split equally between children if more than one) of the net movable assets (everything excluding property and land). Where there is only a spouse or children, their entitlement is 50% of net movable assets" (para 6).more
June 15, 2023, 11:52 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1
"Lower earnings translate into women’s lower capacity to afford a home on their own. The knock-on effect of the gender pay gap is the gender housing affordability gap. Even though most people buy or rent jointly with a partner, housing affordability for women still matters. This is particularly clear for single women wanting to rent or buy on their own. But lower housing affordability also matters for women in couples in two ways: power dynamics in the household and their situation if the relationship breaks down. Earning power affects expectations around who should do what in the house and the input into financial decisions. Housing unaffordability also traps people in...more
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1
"Lower earnings translate into women’s lower capacity to afford a home on their own. The knock-on effect of the gender pay gap is the gender housing affordability gap. Even though most people buy or rent jointly with a partner, housing affordability for women still matters. This is particularly clear for single women wanting to rent or buy on their own. But lower housing affordability also matters for women in couples in two ways: power dynamics in the household and their situation if the relationship breaks down. Earning power affects expectations around who should do what in the house and the input into financial decisions. Housing unaffordability also traps people in...more
May 12, 2023, 11:23 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: CRPLB-PRACTICE-1
"Half of the UK deaths occurred in the 12 months following birth, pointing to shortcomings in postnatal care. It follows a report last week that the number of women who died up to six weeks after having a baby has leapt by a quarter in five years" (Para.5-6). "Sara Ledger, from childbirth charity Baby Lifeline, said: ‘This research is yet another reminder that there needs to be a focus on improving maternal health. 'Children shouldn’t be left motherless, particularly when different care could make the life-saving difference.’ A Department of Health spokesman said: ‘We have already invested £127million into the maternity system to boost the workforce and improve care. 'NHS...more
Variables: CRPLB-PRACTICE-1
"Half of the UK deaths occurred in the 12 months following birth, pointing to shortcomings in postnatal care. It follows a report last week that the number of women who died up to six weeks after having a baby has leapt by a quarter in five years" (Para.5-6). "Sara Ledger, from childbirth charity Baby Lifeline, said: ‘This research is yet another reminder that there needs to be a focus on improving maternal health. 'Children shouldn’t be left motherless, particularly when different care could make the life-saving difference.’ A Department of Health spokesman said: ‘We have already invested £127million into the maternity system to boost the workforce and improve care. 'NHS...more
May 12, 2023, 11:23 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"Analysis of more than two million UK births showed heart disease and suicide were the leading causes of death among new mothers, suggesting that rising obesity and mental health issues are to blame.Yet in more than half of cases in Britain, doctors are failing to record links to maternity on death certificates, obscuring the full scale of the crisis, the researchers suggest."(Para.3-4). "Half of the UK deaths occurred in the 12 months following birth, pointing to shortcomings in postnatal care. It follows a report last week that the number of women who died up to six weeks after having a baby has leapt by a quarter in five years" (Para.5-6)....more
Variables: MMR-PRACTICE-1
"Analysis of more than two million UK births showed heart disease and suicide were the leading causes of death among new mothers, suggesting that rising obesity and mental health issues are to blame.Yet in more than half of cases in Britain, doctors are failing to record links to maternity on death certificates, obscuring the full scale of the crisis, the researchers suggest."(Para.3-4). "Half of the UK deaths occurred in the 12 months following birth, pointing to shortcomings in postnatal care. It follows a report last week that the number of women who died up to six weeks after having a baby has leapt by a quarter in five years" (Para.5-6)....more
May 12, 2023, 11:23 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: MMR-DATA-1
"Mothers in the UK are over three times more likely to die during pregnancy or within a year of giving birth than in Norway, a study reveals" (Para.1). "Some 229 mothers died alongside 27 of their babies between 2018 and 2020, with many of the deaths ‘avoidable’. A further 289 women died between six weeks and a year later." (Para.7). "Rates of death among mothers in pregnancy and up to 42 days after the birth varied from 2.7 per 100,000 live births in Norway to 10.9 in Slovakia, with the UK second worst at 9.6. Only the UK and France held data on so-called late maternal deaths – those up...more
Variables: MMR-DATA-1
"Mothers in the UK are over three times more likely to die during pregnancy or within a year of giving birth than in Norway, a study reveals" (Para.1). "Some 229 mothers died alongside 27 of their babies between 2018 and 2020, with many of the deaths ‘avoidable’. A further 289 women died between six weeks and a year later." (Para.7). "Rates of death among mothers in pregnancy and up to 42 days after the birth varied from 2.7 per 100,000 live births in Norway to 10.9 in Slovakia, with the UK second worst at 9.6. Only the UK and France held data on so-called late maternal deaths – those up...more
May 12, 2023, 8:43 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
"Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary Matt Parr said while they found 'evidence of good quality investigations' across the Royal Navy Police, the Royal Military Police and the Royal Air Force Police the 'safeguarding of victims needs to be urgently improved.' He added: 'Too many victims told us they felt unsupported'" (Para. 14).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
"Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary Matt Parr said while they found 'evidence of good quality investigations' across the Royal Navy Police, the Royal Military Police and the Royal Air Force Police the 'safeguarding of victims needs to be urgently improved.' He added: 'Too many victims told us they felt unsupported'" (Para. 14).
May 12, 2023, 8:43 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
"Justice Secretary Dominic Raab said: 'Rape convictions are up two thirds over the last year and cases are being completed five weeks quicker" (Para. 7). "The number of rape convictions also increased from 407 to 467 during that time" (Para.9). "But there were just 1,557 rape prosecutions in the 12-month period for 2020-21, down from 4,643 for 2015-16" (Para.10). "Home Office figures released in April showed that the lowest charging rate of all offences continues to be for rape, with just 1.3 per cent of 67,125 offences recorded by police in 2021 leading to a prosecution" (Para.11).
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
"Justice Secretary Dominic Raab said: 'Rape convictions are up two thirds over the last year and cases are being completed five weeks quicker" (Para. 7). "The number of rape convictions also increased from 407 to 467 during that time" (Para.9). "But there were just 1,557 rape prosecutions in the 12-month period for 2020-21, down from 4,643 for 2015-16" (Para.10). "Home Office figures released in April showed that the lowest charging rate of all offences continues to be for rape, with just 1.3 per cent of 67,125 offences recorded by police in 2021 leading to a prosecution" (Para.11).
May 12, 2023, 8:43 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Specialist courts are being set up to boost the number and speed of rape cases going to trial. Dedicated courtrooms will be established in three crown courts which deal with a higher than average case load of sex offences" (Para. 1-2). "In the courts, police, prosecutors and all staff will receive trauma training as part of a package of 'enhanced specialist sexual violence support'" (Para.3). "The pilot scheme comes at a time when victims face waiting years for justice. It begins in October at Leeds, Newcastle and Snaresbrook Crown Court in London" (Para. 4-5). "Rape victims will be able to give pre-recorded video evidence, including cross-examination, to spare them the...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Specialist courts are being set up to boost the number and speed of rape cases going to trial. Dedicated courtrooms will be established in three crown courts which deal with a higher than average case load of sex offences" (Para. 1-2). "In the courts, police, prosecutors and all staff will receive trauma training as part of a package of 'enhanced specialist sexual violence support'" (Para.3). "The pilot scheme comes at a time when victims face waiting years for justice. It begins in October at Leeds, Newcastle and Snaresbrook Crown Court in London" (Para. 4-5). "Rape victims will be able to give pre-recorded video evidence, including cross-examination, to spare them the...more
May 12, 2023, 8:43 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Home Secretary Priti Patel said: 'Rape is an abhorrent crime and I want to see a transformation in the way these investigations are handled to make sure that all victims have the best support possible throughout the entire process" (Para. 12).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Home Secretary Priti Patel said: 'Rape is an abhorrent crime and I want to see a transformation in the way these investigations are handled to make sure that all victims have the best support possible throughout the entire process" (Para. 12).
March 4, 2023, 12:26 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-1
"The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) president, Dr Edward Morris, told the Guardian that waiting lists for conditions such as endometriosis, prolapse and heavy bleeding had increased by a bigger proportion than any other area of medicine in the past two years" (Para. 2). "Many such conditions are defined as medically benign despite being life-limiting and progressive in some cases. In medicine, “benign” is traditionally used to indicate non-cancerous conditions, but Morris said institutionalised gender bias meant the term was used more widely in gynaecology, resulting in conditions being “normalised” by non-specialists and deprioritised within the NHS" (Para. 3). "'We have to change the language. We have to...more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-1
"The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) president, Dr Edward Morris, told the Guardian that waiting lists for conditions such as endometriosis, prolapse and heavy bleeding had increased by a bigger proportion than any other area of medicine in the past two years" (Para. 2). "Many such conditions are defined as medically benign despite being life-limiting and progressive in some cases. In medicine, “benign” is traditionally used to indicate non-cancerous conditions, but Morris said institutionalised gender bias meant the term was used more widely in gynaecology, resulting in conditions being “normalised” by non-specialists and deprioritised within the NHS" (Para. 3). "'We have to change the language. We have to...more
March 4, 2023, 12:26 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"Doctors’ routine dismissal of women’s debilitating health problems as “benign” has contributed to gynaecology waiting lists soaring by 60% to more than half a million patients, a senior health leader has said" (Para. 1). "He said biases within the NHS had contributed to unacceptable increases in waiting times for women. RCOG analysis revealed that gynaecology waiting lists across the UK reached a combined figure of more than 570,000 women as of December last year – just over a 60% increase on pre-pandemic levels and the biggest percentage increase of all elective specialties." (Para. 8). "The number of women waiting more than a year for care in England increased from just...more
Variables: DACH-DATA-2
"Doctors’ routine dismissal of women’s debilitating health problems as “benign” has contributed to gynaecology waiting lists soaring by 60% to more than half a million patients, a senior health leader has said" (Para. 1). "He said biases within the NHS had contributed to unacceptable increases in waiting times for women. RCOG analysis revealed that gynaecology waiting lists across the UK reached a combined figure of more than 570,000 women as of December last year – just over a 60% increase on pre-pandemic levels and the biggest percentage increase of all elective specialties." (Para. 8). "The number of women waiting more than a year for care in England increased from just...more
Feb. 18, 2023, 10:18 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: MURDER-PRACTICE-1
"The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said they must immediately stop getting complainants in rape and serious sexual offence cases to sign forms, known in England and Wales as Stafford statements, which give officers general consent to obtain often highly sensitive third-party materials, including medical, education and counselling records" (Para.2).
Variables: MURDER-PRACTICE-1
"The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said they must immediately stop getting complainants in rape and serious sexual offence cases to sign forms, known in England and Wales as Stafford statements, which give officers general consent to obtain often highly sensitive third-party materials, including medical, education and counselling records" (Para.2).
Feb. 18, 2023, 10:18 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: RISW-PRACTICE-1
"Police and prosecutors have been told to stop the mass collection of personal information from rape victims or face being fined by the UK’s data watchdog" (Para.1) "The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said they must immediately stop getting complainants in rape and serious sexual offence cases to sign forms, known in England and Wales as Stafford statements, which give officers general consent to obtain often highly sensitive third-party materials, including medical, education and counselling records" (Para.2). "He said that by addressing the issue he hoped to improve 'one little bit of the criminal justice system' and predicted it 'could have a greater impact on people’s lives than any other work...more
Variables: RISW-PRACTICE-1
"Police and prosecutors have been told to stop the mass collection of personal information from rape victims or face being fined by the UK’s data watchdog" (Para.1) "The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said they must immediately stop getting complainants in rape and serious sexual offence cases to sign forms, known in England and Wales as Stafford statements, which give officers general consent to obtain often highly sensitive third-party materials, including medical, education and counselling records" (Para.2). "He said that by addressing the issue he hoped to improve 'one little bit of the criminal justice system' and predicted it 'could have a greater impact on people’s lives than any other work...more
Feb. 18, 2023, 10:18 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"Police and prosecutors have been told to stop the mass collection of personal information from rape victims or face being fined by the UK’s data watchdog" (Para.1) "The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said they must immediately stop getting complainants in rape and serious sexual offence cases to sign forms, known in England and Wales as Stafford statements, which give officers general consent to obtain often highly sensitive third-party materials, including medical, education and counselling records" (Para.2). "In a report, published on Tuesday, the ICO says the current approach is undermining trust and confidence in the criminal justice system and re-victimising complainants, who can be subjected to a far greater level...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"Police and prosecutors have been told to stop the mass collection of personal information from rape victims or face being fined by the UK’s data watchdog" (Para.1) "The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said they must immediately stop getting complainants in rape and serious sexual offence cases to sign forms, known in England and Wales as Stafford statements, which give officers general consent to obtain often highly sensitive third-party materials, including medical, education and counselling records" (Para.2). "In a report, published on Tuesday, the ICO says the current approach is undermining trust and confidence in the criminal justice system and re-victimising complainants, who can be subjected to a far greater level...more
Feb. 18, 2023, 10:18 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Figures published last year showed the proportion of rape complainants dropping out of cases had risen from 25% to 43% over a five-year period to December 2020. Edwards said one of the reasons women were dropping out were because of intrusive information collection" (Para.6). "The report says: 'Data minimisation is key' and any personal data obtained relating to a victim must be adequate, relevant and not excessive. Forms requesting information from third parties should make clear whether the requests are voluntary or mandatory and explain that the information sought might end up being disclosed to the defendant, it says. The ICO’s report was welcomed by victims’ rights campaigners, who said...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Figures published last year showed the proportion of rape complainants dropping out of cases had risen from 25% to 43% over a five-year period to December 2020. Edwards said one of the reasons women were dropping out were because of intrusive information collection" (Para.6). "The report says: 'Data minimisation is key' and any personal data obtained relating to a victim must be adequate, relevant and not excessive. Forms requesting information from third parties should make clear whether the requests are voluntary or mandatory and explain that the information sought might end up being disclosed to the defendant, it says. The ICO’s report was welcomed by victims’ rights campaigners, who said...more
Feb. 18, 2023, 10:18 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LRW-LAW-3
"Police and prosecutors have been told to stop the mass collection of personal information from rape victims or face being fined by the UK’s data watchdog" (Para.1). "The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said they must immediately stop getting complainants in rape and serious sexual offence cases to sign forms, known in England and Wales as Stafford statements, which give officers general consent to obtain often highly sensitive third-party materials, including medical, education and counselling records" (Para.2). "Rape prosecutions fell nearly 60% in four years to 2,102 in 2019-20 even as the number of reports to police increased. Figures published last year showed the proportion of rape complainants dropping out of...more
Variables: LRW-LAW-3
"Police and prosecutors have been told to stop the mass collection of personal information from rape victims or face being fined by the UK’s data watchdog" (Para.1). "The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said they must immediately stop getting complainants in rape and serious sexual offence cases to sign forms, known in England and Wales as Stafford statements, which give officers general consent to obtain often highly sensitive third-party materials, including medical, education and counselling records" (Para.2). "Rape prosecutions fell nearly 60% in four years to 2,102 in 2019-20 even as the number of reports to police increased. Figures published last year showed the proportion of rape complainants dropping out of...more