A new national Independent Legal Advice service will give rape and sexual assault survivors across England and Wales free, specialist legal advice throughout the criminal justice process. Led by the Centre for Women’s Justice, the service is expected to launch in early 2027.

The reopened investigation into alleged sexual violence at Cornell University has sparked a wider conversation about consent, bystanders and the cultures that surround harmful behaviour. We look at why speaking up matters, what we teach boys and young men, and why preventing sexual violence must be a collective responsibility.

Andy Carroll’s decision to speak publicly about being sexually assaulted while asleep has brought important attention to male survivors. His disclosure is a powerful reminder that sexual violence can affect anyone - and that speaking out can challenge stigma, break silence and help others feel able to come forward.

Police are warning that spiking is changing, with perpetrators increasingly using drug-laced vapes, prescription and over-the-counter medicines, and targeting victims beyond bars and clubs.

Specialist rape courtrooms, fixed trial dates and a single point of contact for victims are among new measures being introduced across England and Wales. Here’s what is changing - and why it matters for survivors navigating the courts.

Victims’ Commissioner Claire Waxman has warned that pressures across prisons, probation, policing, courts and victim services now have the “hallmarks of a national emergency”.

A new UK-wide survey from We Are Survivors and Movember is exploring the attitudes that can make it harder for male victims and survivors of sexual harm to speak out, seek support and be heard. Open to all UK adults aged 18+.

A quietly announced change to Crown Court listings will give rape and serious sexual offence cases greater priority from October 2026. It is a long-overdue recognition of the devastating human cost of delay - and a hopeful step towards a justice system that asks survivors to put less of their lives on hold.

The early release scheme has been delayed until October, but domestic abuse perpetrators remain eligible and serious concerns about victim safety remain.

Self-swab “rape kits” have emerged against the backdrop of a justice system failing too many survivors. M.Y.H considers the concerns around evidence, safeguarding and specialist care - and why radical ideas must still withstand proper scrutiny.

Joanne Early and her daughter Abi are campaigning for Charlie’s Law, which would automatically suspend parental responsibility when a parent is convicted of murdering or seriously harming their child. A parliamentary petition is now calling on the Government to act and put children’s safety first.

Victims and survivors have written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham, urging his Government to protect hard-won progress on justice reform. The letter calls for victims’ voices to shape the review of the early release scheme and for the Courts and Tribunals Bill to keep moving forward.

A new Prime Minister and reshuffled government offer an opportunity to reset the justice system. As plans for early prisoner release are paused and reviewed, victims need safety, communication and accountability to shape what happens next.

The conversation around early release is about more than sentencing policy. Drawing on recent reporting, survivor testimony and M.Y.H's own community, this feature explores the fear, uncertainty and renewed trauma many survivors are experiencing, alongside growing calls for meaningful safeguards and victim-centred reform.

What is reproductive coercion? This feature explores a hidden form of abuse, why recognising it matters, and how campaigns like My Choice Was Taken are helping bring greater awareness to an issue that has remained hidden for far too long.

As concerns grow over the government's planned early release scheme, survivors and victims' advocates are calling for stronger safeguards to protect those affected by sexual violence and abuse. From timely notification and robust risk assessments to meaningful victim support, the conversation highlights that justice doesn't end at sentencing - and that victims' safety and confidence must remain central to decisions about release.

Following a successful challenge, the Court of Appeal has increased the sentences of two teenage boys convicted of rape. The judgment reflects the persistence of the victims and their families, and highlights why the ability to challenge legal decisions matters.

Meaningful justice is about more than punishment - it's about recognising the realities of abuse. The government has proposed a new 25-year sentencing starting point for murders of current or former partners. Here's what the changes mean and why they matter.

Georgia Harrison is calling for a conversation about the growing influence of algorithms, influencers and online culture on young people. In this M.Y.H x Noticeboard feature, we explore the questions at the heart of her campaign: who is shaping the next generation, what messages are being amplified online, and what responsibility do platforms, parents and society have in the digital age?

Behind the goals, celebrations and headlines lies a difficult reality. Domestic abuse charities are once again raising awareness of the increased risks some survivors face during major football tournaments.