Documentary shines light on ‘hidden’ forced marriage crimes in Manchester
Manchester has had 239 incidents relating to forced marriages, predominantly affecting females between 15 and 24.
Manchester must unify to tackle sex crime shame, warns first female bishop
The Right Reverend Libby Lane, the first female Bishop, made one of her first official public appearances in her new role to launch Manchester Airport’s Travel Safe Week.
Manchester’s ‘vast’ hidden sex crime shame: Trafficking, forced marriage and FGM
The report – Tackling Hidden Crimes and Behaviours – published on January 14 by Manchester City Council states that the city is a ‘hotspot’ for unreported sex crimes such as female genital mutilation.
Forced marriage: Manchester campaigners welcome law being tough on perpetrators – but fear it could deter victims
Forcing someone into marriage is now a criminal offence
Everyday Sexism: Project founder on misogyny online, at work and ‘socially accepted sexism in the UK’
Laura Bates was talking at Waterstones to discuss the the issues which she explores in her book, Everyday Sexism