A court in Madrid has begun using therapy dogs to support vulnerable victims while giving evidence - helping survivors regulate anxiety and feel safer during deeply traumatic proceedings. The initiative is prompting wider conversations about what truly trauma-informed justice could look like.

Following the resignations of Jess Phillips and Alex Davies-Jones, Natalie Fleet and Catherine Atkinson have been appointed to lead key government work on safeguarding, victims’ rights, and violence against women and girls.

A new Guardian investigation explores the growing use of SLAPPs (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) in the UK, highlighting how survivors, campaigners and members of the public are facing legal threats after speaking out. The feature examines the chilling impact these tactics can have on freedom of expression, survivor advocacy and public participation.

A new survivor-led campaign, #EndEyeCheck, is calling for action on drug-facilitated rape and the sexual abuse of unconscious women. Following ITV News reporting, survivors are speaking publicly about abuse, consent, trauma, and the urgent need for legal reform and awareness.

The Fairfield Independent Review survey is open to anyone who has lived in London in the past three years, gathering views on police culture, standards, and lived experiences following the Casey Review.

It takes 10–20 minutes, is anonymous, and feeds into a final report in summer 2026. Closes 30 April.

A government-commissioned pilot will examine whether the principles behind Operation Soteria extend into the courtroom - recognising that reform only works if it holds from investigation through to trial, not just in theory but in practice.

We shared Liv Nervo’s story to help name and bring visibility to reproductive coercion - but the post was removed. It points to a wider tension: when systems struggle to recognise certain forms of harm, the conversations needed to understand them can be the first to disappear.

A 24-hour vigil led by RAINA Advocacy outside Parliament, centring survivors, children unheard, and families failed - and calling for truth, accountability, and change.

AI is being explored as a way to make court transcripts more accessible and less costly. The findings will help determine how technology could support clearer, more timely access to what was said in court.

On 27 July 2023, Kimberly Milne climbed over the barrier of a bridge above the A90 in Dundee and fell to her death. Nearly three years later, her estranged husband, Lee Milne, has been convicted of culpable homicide in a Scottish court.

Victims and bereaved families will now have up to six months - instead of just 28 days - to challenge sentences they believe are too lenient under the Unduly Lenient Sentence (ULS) scheme.

As of this week, public sexual harassment is now a standalone criminal offence in England and Wales.

This moment didn’t happen overnight. It’s the result of sustained advocacy - from campaigners, organisations, and individuals who refused to accept that this behaviour should remain normalised or overlooked.

An open letter from victims and survivors calling for justice reform to reflect the lived reality of delay - and for those voices to be meaningfully included in shaping what comes next.

A survivor-led campaign highlighting a long-standing legal loophole that allows registered sex offenders to change their name, with advocates calling for reform to protect safeguarding systems.

A former police officer has been found guilty of gross misconduct after deceiving and manipulating Jackie Adedeji over several years. Nearly a decade on, her case highlights the abuse of power, the cost of speaking out, and the importance of being heard.

Our Own Words 2026 is a survivor-designed survey placing lived experience at the centre of domestic abuse research -with the goal of shaping future policy, services and accountability.

Each year in Parliament, one moment brings the scale of violence against women into stark focus.

For the 11th year running, Jess Phillips stood in the House of Commons and read aloud the names of women killed by men in the UK over the past year. This year, there were 108 names.

A legal action raising important questions about safeguarding failures during a vulnerable period after suicide bereavement - and the accountability needed to prevent harm to others. A CrowdJustice fundraiser is supporting the first stage of legal work.

The UK government has announced free independent legal advice for rape victims and further reforms linked to Operation Soteria - steps long called for by survivors and specialist organisations.

A new research project from the University of Glasgow is exploring how survivors use online spaces to share experiences, build community, and make sense of justice - inviting UK participants to take part in zine-making workshops and interviews.