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.

If you’ve experienced image-based abuse - reported it or not - your perspective matters. This work is about understanding response, and pushing for better.

A research study by the International Institute of Trauma, Abuse, and Society is inviting participants to share experiences of what happened after disclosing abuse, stalking, or violence - particularly where this led to mental health diagnosis, treatment, or intervention.

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.

The Victim’s Commissioner, Claire Waxman, has launched the 2026 Victims’ Survey - the only independent, national survey capturing victims’ experiences across all crime types and stages of the justice process.

Running from 8 April to 6 May 2026, the survey is open to anyone aged 16+ who has experienced or reported a crime since January 2021.

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.

A UK-wide anonymous survey exploring experiences of street harassment and predatory behaviour in public spaces. Your insights will help inform how these behaviours are understood, prevented, and responded to in practice.

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.

Louis Theroux’s latest documentary explores the rise of the online manosphere - and the growing cultural influence of misogynistic influencers shaping conversations around masculinity, power and relationships online.

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.