Read my article on the UK #FGM trial in Huffington Post UK
‘The UK must empower women and girls to be free from the harmful effects of female genital mutilation (FGM) by ending this global practice. Prosecuting
‘The UK must empower women and girls to be free from the harmful effects of female genital mutilation (FGM) by ending this global practice. Prosecuting
‘In the current debate over suspect anonymity, the fundamental importance of open justice is being overshadowed by individuals who have been the subject of salacious
‘Baroness Hale, Deputy President of the Supreme Court, has said that women giving evidence in court should do so without a face veil. She said
‘To end sexual violence in conflict, there needs to be more women in senior positions within the UN and other international organisations, more female ambassadors
‘Lawyers are often asked: How can you represent someone you know is guilty? The truth is you don’t know if anyone is guilty unless, perhaps
‘News that a 25-year-old woman has been raped in a taxi in New Dehli has once more focussed attention on India’s laws on sexual violence.
“A petition has just closed asking for Michael Mansfield QC to chair the UK Government proposed child sexual abuse inquiry in the UK. It has
‘Surprising stuff at the IARS Victim conference last week as a UK Government Minister appeared to falter over victim led justice by suggesting that the
Felicity writes for Huffington Post on the US Court of Appeal decision to uphold the order for the release of Albert Woodfox who has spent
‘The Association of Women Barristers held a forum in London at the Bar Conference on Saturday the 8th November on “achieving excellence in FGM cases”.
“It is often forgotten that the Shakespeare quote “Let’s kill all the lawyers” was not a literal message but a suggestion on how to create
“Max Clifford was sentenced to 8 years imprisonment on Friday 2nd May 2014. He was convicted by a majority verdict of offences of indecent assault
The #DLT result was inevitable – by me in @HuffPostUK http://t.co/UxtDm78bKK — Felicity Gerry (@felicitygerry) February 14, 2014 read full article
Dead Children and the Law #MikaeelKular http://t.co/nYXaLlMKwJ by me for @HuffPostUK — Felicity Gerry (@felicitygerry) January 22, 2014 read full article
Felicity comments on link drawn between children arrested for rape and online pornography. read article
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