Valerie’s Law nears final approval as Cabinet decision looms
“This is child protection.” Legislation that would prevent someone who killed their child’s other parent from automatically retaining guardianship rights is on the way. Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan will bring his proposals to the Cabinet today (May 7). The law would be applied retrospectively, subject to the discretion of the court, according to a […]
3 months ago
Domestic violence is now legal in Afghanistan
“It is impossible for women to get any justice for an assault that happens to them.” Taliban leaders in Afghanistan have published a new penal code, which will legalise acts of physical punishment against women. It comes after Hibatullah Akhundzada, the Supreme Leader of the Islamist extreme group, signed a 90-page criminal code which outlines […]
6 months ago
Mum pleas with parents to ‘always believe your child’ after three-year-old’s horrifying teacher claim
A mum has taken to the internet to plea with parents to believe their children’s claims even if they seem outlandish at first. She took to Reddit to explain that her three-year-old son told her in passing that his teacher hit him in class. She said she and her partner questioned the boy over the […]
3 years ago
New study finds link between childhood and teenager abuse and premature death
The research was carried out over a number of years. New research has suggested that physical and sexual abuse in childhood and teenage years could be linked to adults dying prematurely. The study was published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) and looks into the “importance of providing trauma informed care for those who have […]
3 years ago
R Kelly due back in court for decades-long allegations of sexual abuse of women and minors
The general public was made aware of the allegations through social media and a Lifetime documentary. Content warning: This article mentions details of child sexual abuse. R Kelly will be back in a criminal court today for opening statements in a long-awaited federal trial over sex abuse allegations. The R&B singer has for years been […]
5 years ago
The 2020 Olympics have ended, but accountability for athletic institutions is just beginning
Women’s bravery in confronting the institutions that abuse them is a bigger marvel than any Olympic event Content warning: This article contains details of sexual abuse, including that of minors. The Tokyo Olympics drew to a close on Sunday after a dramatic contest that was over a year in the making. The games, which kept […]
5 years ago