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.

‘Tricked Into Pregnancy?’ explores the story of Liv Nervo and the difficult questions surrounding consent, deception and reproductive coercion. A powerful and thought-provoking documentary that shines a light on an often overlooked form of abuse and the impact it can have on people's lives and choices.

After becoming a target of AI-generated sexualised imagery herself, Jess Asato MP is taking legal action against xAI and helping lead calls for stronger online protections. Her campaign is about more than one case - it's about ensuring technology companies are held accountable when innovation causes harm.

The Attorney General is reviewing the sentences handed to three teenage boys convicted of multiple rapes against two girls in Hampshire, following widespread criticism that the outcome was too lenient.

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.