Women’s safety

As the UK creeps into a recession creeps, sexism could be another side-effect of the economic crisis.

As winter draws in, women have never felt more threatened on Britain’s streets. THE FACE asks organisations, observers, campaigners and readers what changes need to happen now.

Think more policing and harsher laws will stop violence against women? Think again. For Muslim women, in particular, it could only make life harder.

It comes after concerns have been raised for women’s safety, in light of the murder of Sarah Everard and Sabina Nessa in London, and the rise of drink spiking across the country. However, scientists have urged caution.

Man’s best friend? Pfft. These dogs are protecting women from men. Back off, fellas. Their bark is worse than your bite.