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Women’s legal rights charity supporting women facing Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in England & Wales since 1975. Campaigns for equality, justice & safety in the law for all women. rightsofwomen.org.uk

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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The Government has announced today that it is stepping back from plans for judge-only trials, following concerns raised by women’s rights and VAWG organisations. But restrictions on jury trials remain. We’re calling for the Government to go further. www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/government-s...
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Government steps back from judge-only trials but must go further on jury trial reforms - Rights of Women
The Government is stepping back from its proposal to introduce judge-only trials, but significant concerns remain about its plans to still restrict access to jury trials. Responding to the announcemen...
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Rape Crisis England & Wales @rapecrisis.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
In the UK, 1 in 4 women have been raped or sexually assaulted since the age of 16. 6 in 7 women are raped by someone they know. WE ARE ALL JANE DOE.
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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Thinking about donating to Rights of Women? We wouldn’t usually say this, but please don’t! Donate via our campaign page between midday on 6th and 13th October and your donation will be doubled by @biggive.bsky.social. Follow us now to access the page when it goes live on 6th October.
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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Today, Rights of Women and JUSTICE have written to Lord Chancellor Alex Norris MP ahead of the Courts and Tribunals Bill 2026 returning to Parliament to raises concerns about proposed reforms to jury trials. @justicehq.bsky.social Read our letter here: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/rights-of-wo...
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Rights of Women and JUSTICE write to the Lord Chancellor on jury trial reforms - Rights of Women
Rights of Women and JUSTICE have today written to the Lord Chancellor, Alex Norris MP, ahead of the Courts and Tribunals Bill 2026’s Report Stage and Third Reading in the House of Commons on 13 Octobe...
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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
We're taking part in the Big Give Women and Girls' Match Fund between 6th and 13th October! Donate via our campaign page during the week and your donation will be doubled by @biggive.bsky.social Follow us now to get access to the campaign page when it goes live. One donation, double the impact.
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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
We spoke to the BBC about Annabelle’s experience of divorce after domestic abuse, and how the law can fail survivors. Coercive control and economic abuse must be properly recognised in financial arrangements. Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #afairerendtorelationships
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Somerset woman's divorce from abusive husband cost her £105k
Annabelle Boucher wants the law changed after she paid thousands to divorce her coercive ex-husband.
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🚨Racial violence is escalating. Racist violence, intimidation and hatred is becoming a weekly occurence. Yet the Government response remains woefully inadequate. This is not in our name. It is time for urgent action. Read more below. Thank you @amnestyuk.bsky.social for coordinating. 1/3
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Statement on the escalation in racist violence
Amnesty International UK are raising the alarm on the horrifying escalation in racist violence and intimidation, and we are calling on the UK government to act immediately.
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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The Government has amended its immigration policy for victim-survivors of domestic abuse. Rights of Women considers what the changes mean in practice, and the limitations that remain. Read our analysis here 👇 www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/government-a...
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Government amends immigration policy for victim-survivors of domestic abuse - Rights of Women
Policies that protect migrant victim-survivors of domestic abuse are essential for women and children fleeing abuse and seeking safety.   The government has not yet responded to its ‘earned settlement...
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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Our response to Government’s ‘A Fairer End to Relationships’ consultation, calls for: -Family law reform prioritising fairness, safety & access to justice - Stronger recognition of domestic abuse & economic abuse -A fair framework for cohabitees Read more👇 www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/rights-of-wo...
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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Are you a criminal law lawyer who wants to help improve access to justice for women? We're looking for a Legal Officer (Criminal Law) to join the Rights of Women team. Hybrid, 21 hours (3 days) a week. Apply by 1 Sept www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/about-us/joi... #LegalJobs #WomenInLaw #VAWG
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Project Resist @projectresist.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Thank you to all our speakers inc @natashawalter.bsky.social @sophienaftalin.bsky.social and to everyone who attended on a hot Sunday afternoon! @rightsofwomen.bsky.social @feministdissent.bsky.social Please take a moment to sign the campaign petition: www.change.org/p/justice-an...
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Justice and accountability for Fiona Holm and Naomi Hunte
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Project Resist @projectresist.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Fiona Holm and Naomi Hunte were killed by the same violent partner. Police knew about Carl Cooper’s behaviour and did not take effective action. Support the families in their pursuit of justice and accountability. Public meeting 12 July 2.30pm www.eventbrite.com/e/double-inj...
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Double Injustice: the cases of Naomi Hunte and Fiona Holm
Join the public meeting to support the families of Fiona and Naomi in their fight for justice and accountability
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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Women seeking safety deserve protection, not more barriers. Our latest news piece explains why the new Immigration & Asylum Bill risks undermining the rights of women fleeing abuse and persecution. Read more: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/new-immigrat...
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New Immigration & Asylum Bill risks undermining Human Rights protections for women seeking safety - Rights of Women
We are deeply concerned by the immigration bill introduced by the Home Secretary yesterday, which risks significantly weakening long-established human rights protections and compounding harm for vulne...
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Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS) @lawrsuk.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
🚨 Are you interested in applying to the Research & Engagement Policy Coordinator (maternity cover) position? 🚨 📣 We're hosting an online QA for applicants on Wednesday 8th of July at 1:00 PM! 🤓 Save the date and your questions! Register here ➡️ buff.ly/2R7ZLGc
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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
SILENT VIGIL FOR ZARA ALEENA Join Zara’s family & friends to walk Zara home. Vigil to mark four years since the murder of Zara Aleena who was attacked and killed while walking home in June 2022. 🗓 Sunday 27 June 2026 📍 Bethell Avenue, Entrance, St. Valentine’s Park, Ilford IG1 4UX 🕜 1.30pm
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Project Resist @projectresist.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Our co-directors Pragna Patel and Rosie Lewis will be speaking at a vital online workshop hosted by Centre for Women's Justice on supporting victims of violence who are accused of offending. Book by 23 June. More details here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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New research reveals how a lack of understanding of domestic abuse by police and prosecutors leads to unjust criminalisation of victim-survivors — Centre for Women's Justice | Project Resist
Centre for Women's Justice is hosting a vital online workshop with our co-directors Pragna Patel and Rosie Lewis: “They don’t understand abuse” – the role of frontline women’s specialist services in ...
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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Also great to bump into the team at TV Edwards on the London Legal Walk @tvedwards.bsky.social We did a quick group picture. This is the kind of solidarity and partnership in the legal community that the walk is all about. #LondonLegalWalk2026 #LLST #LondonLegalSupportTrust
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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Well done to the team who completed the London Legal Walk on behalf of Rights of Women yesterday. 🌟 We raised over £1000. There’s still time to donate if you are able to support our work and increase the total! londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/rights-of...
Rights of Women team of walkers 9th June 2026
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Jess Asato MP @jessasatomp.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
The ability of Grok to strip women and children was not an accident. Safeguards could have been built into the chatbot, but its creators chose not to. I'm launching this High Court claim to pursue accountability for those choices.
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Jess Asato MP @jessasatomp.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Today, I’m launching a High Court claim against xAI, the company behind Grok. I am just one of thousands of women and even children who have been the victim of abusive and sexualised AI deepfakes. This should never have happened – and xAI must be held accountable. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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MP sues Elon Musk after AI tool created 'humiliating' images of her in bikini
EXCLUSIVE: Labour MP Jess Asato who was left 'humiliated' after an AI tool was used to strip photos of her and put her in a bikini is suing Elon Musk’s tech company
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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Great to speak alongside Fiona Rutherford at yesterday’s parliamentary briefing organised by JUSTICE on the Courts and Tribunals Bill proposals to curtail jury trials. Thank you to the MPs and peers who attended, and to Baroness Shami Chakrabarti for chairing. @justicehq.bsky.social
Photograph from the event of the speakers
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APPEAL @appealcharity.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Too many women face barriers to justice after conviction. This new guide from Appeal explains the criminal appeals process in clear, accessible terms — offering practical information and support for women seeking justice. Read the guide here: appeal.org.uk/seeking-just...
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rainbowmigration.bsky.social @rainbowmigration.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
The theme for International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) 2026 is “At the heart of democracy”. What can you do today to voice your support for queer people, trans people and LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum?
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Freedom from Torture @freedomfromtorture.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. Across the world, LGBTQ+ people are still subjected to torture simply for being themselves. Survivors carry those experiences long after the harm ends. We stand with survivors whose identities have been used against them.
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Imkaan @imkaanuk.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
1/ Pathways of Hope, an Imkaan-led research partnership, welcomes the gov's National Plan to End Homelessness- and its focus on prevention, local authority responses & its recognition that domestic abuse is a significant driver of homelessness. But recognition alone is not enough. 🆕: bit.ly/48OJex8
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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Excellent article that captures well many of the barriers that women survivors who use our advice services experience.
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Southall Black Sisters (SBS) @sbsisters.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Today, we remember Stephen Lawrence, who was murdered in a brutal racist attack in 1993. We honour his legacy by continuing to call for urgent reforms that recognise the institutionalised culture of misogyny and racism within the Metropolitan Police. Rest in power, Stephen. 📷 @huffpost.com
A powerful picture of Stephen Lawrence in a purple and white jersey holding up his fist.
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Refugee and Migrant Justice @rmjusticeuk.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
This week's BBC coverage about fraudulent 'immigration advisers' has sparked concern across the sector. Our full statement can be found on our website, but we've broken it down for you. 🧵
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Public Law Project @publiclawproject.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
1/3 Following recent reporting on LGBTQI+ asylum claims, we share the concerns highlighted by @rainbowmigration.bsky.social. "The asylum system is hostile and complex, and particularly difficult for LGBTQI+ people... www.rainbowmigration.org.uk/news/behavio...
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Behaviour by a small number of bad-faith actors does not reflect the reality of LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum - Rainbow Migration
Every day we work with LGBTQI+ people who have fled life-threatening situations and are hoping to rebuild their lives in safety here. For many, claiming asylum can be their only way to escape persecut...
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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
The BBC’s claims on MVDAC-DVILR misuse do not reflect frontline reality. We see victim-survivors facing disbelief, delays, and barriers to safety. Misuse is the exception, not the norm. With 92 organisations, we have published this statement today: southallblacksisters.org.uk/news/false-d...
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"False Domestic Abuse Claims": Exception, Not the Norm - Southall Black Sisters
We are aware of the BBC’s investigation into allegations of individuals facilitating false domestic abuse claims via the Migrant Victims of
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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
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rainbowmigration.bsky.social @rainbowmigration.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
We are aware of the BBC’s investigation into individuals allegedly helping people fabricate LGBTQI+ asylum claims. Read the full statement on our website:
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Behaviour by a small number of bad-faith actors does not reflect the reality of LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum - Rainbow Migration
Almost 70 countries criminalise same-sex relations, some with the death penalty. The UK government itself recognises that in Pakistan consensual same-sex
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Charlotte Nichols MP @charlotte2153.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
If you follow me and I'm *not* your MP, ask your MP to sign up to support NC2 in the Courts and Tribunals Bill. You can find your MP and their contact details here: members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP
The wording of New Clause 2, tabled in my name, which introduces specialist courts for sexual offence and domestic abuse cases - you can find this in published amendments here https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/4083/publications
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Stella Creasy MP @stellacreasy.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
We can cut the backlog and improve the experience of victims in our courts without compromising due process - proud to stand with @charlotte2153.bsky.social in amending this bill and advocating for labours manifesto pledge for specialist courts for sexual abuse cases.
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Legal Aid Practitioners Group @wearelapg.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
🚨 Two weeks left to nominate your Legal Aid Hero for #LALY26! Our 10 award categories are designed to encompass all those who deliver or contribute to the delivery of legal aid, so get to nominating! Nominate here: lapg.co.uk/laly-nomination
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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
A heartfelt thank you to Female Counsel for sponsoring our Annual Legal Dinner last week. Events like this play a vital role in helping Rights of Women continue to provide free, specialist legal advice. Image credit: Female Counsel #WomenSupportingWomen #FemaleCounsel
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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Serious concerns have been raised about “self-swab rape kits” and the potential harm of misleading survivors about evidence collection. Well done to Rape Crisis for ongoing campaigning & leadership on this - read their full statement here: rapecrisis.org.uk/news/rcews-u... @rapecrisis.bsky.social
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RCEW's updated statement on self-swab 'rape kits'
We support the NPCC's position on self-swab "rape kits" and hope that it will now contribute to careful consideration by government, as to any necessary next steps that are needed to protect survivors...
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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Watch our Chair @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social explain to MPs why the government needs to focus on what's really causing delays in rape and sexual offence cases. The Bar knows operationally what works - and what doesn't - because barristers are in court every day. #JusticeNeedsJuries
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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
These are the organisations supporting the call for action. You can take active action to support #migrantwomen who are victims-survivors: write to your MP and ask them to raise these concerns with the Government.
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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
With the support of over 50 organisations, we are calling on the Government to remove barriers that prevent migrant and vulnerable women to exercise their #humanrights. No borders. No barriers. Just protection. #VAWGstrategy #MigrantWomen
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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Division fuels harm. Hostile narratives increase the risk of violence against women & girls - especially migrant women, who face added barriers to safety & justice. We’re marching for rights, safety & solidarity. @togetheralliance.bsky.social togetheralliance.org.uk/march
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28 March — Together Alliance
Together is an alliance of hundreds of civil society organisations united against the far right.
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JUSTICE @justicehq.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
JUSTICE joined over 30 charities supporting victims of violence against women and girls to call on the government to drop plans to restrict juries. Survivors need a justice system they can trust - sidelining juries puts that at risk. www.theguardian.com/law/2026/mar...
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Cutting jury trials risks ‘undermining justice’ for abused women and girls, Lammy warned
In letter to justice secretary, groups say judge-led decisions more likely to be influenced by bias than those made by 12 random people
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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Over 30 VAWG organisations call for rethink to cut jury trials. Read our joint letter here: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/wp-content/u... #JusticeNeedsJuries
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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
A powerful and deeply affecting interview from Charlotte Nichols. It’s vital we listen to what she shares about the justice system.
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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
“Undermining one of the few mechanisms for bringing diversity into decision making and reducing courtroom bias will not resolve the backlog or address the trauma survivors experience” Cutting jury trials isn’t a solution - it risks fair justice. Read more: www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
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Lammy’s jury reforms will ‘deepen mistrust of justice system among women and girls’
Groups representing victims of VAWG called for the justice secretary to drop plans to limit jury trials, insisting they are a ‘democratic safeguard’
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respectuk.bsky.social @respectuk.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Maintaining jury trials is an essential part of safeguarding justice, accountability and equality in the criminal justice system. We've joined over 30 VAWG organisations in writing to the government to warn that plans to significantly reduce jury trials will erode victims' access to justice ⬇️
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Project Resist @projectresist.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
We are glad to have joined with @rightsofwomen.bsky.social and 30+ other organisations to raise the alarm over the Government’s plan to restrict jury trials. The plans won’t solve the court backlog and risk undermining access to justice for women and girls. www.theguardian.com/law/2026/mar...
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Cutting jury trials risks ‘undermining justice’ for abused women and girls, Lammy warned
In letter to justice secretary, groups say judge-led decisions more likely to be influenced by bias than those made by 12 random people
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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
We welcome this coverage about our joint letter from the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector on the need to maintain jury trials. The proposals carry such significant repercussions for women’s access to justice. They demand a much wider debate. www.theguardian.com/law/2026/mar...
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Cutting jury trials risks ‘undermining justice’ for abused women and girls, Lammy warned
In letter to justice secretary, groups say judge-led decisions more likely to be influenced by bias than those made by 12 random people
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