The Victim's Code is the statutory code that sets out the minimum level of service that victims should receive from the criminal justice system. In July 2019, the Ministry of Justice open a consultation on the Victim's Code to find out views on their proposals to strengthen it. The consultation was open until September 2019. Muslim Wommen's Network UK (MWNUK) responded to the consultation and our responses were mostly based on our research findings from the report 'Muslim Women's Experience of the Criminal Justice System,' by Shaista Gohir.
Some of our recommendations included:
Improved responses so that victims are kept up to date as this was resulting in cases being dropped
Better recognition and recording of risk of honour based abuse
Updating sentencing guidelines for revenge porn to include as an aggravating factor situations where a perpetrator has used threats to share images, videos or audio recordings that may result in honour based abuse
Amend Victims' Right to Review as currently some victims cannot have the decisions reviewed which is unfair e.g. when charges are brought in respect of some (but not all) allegations made or against some (but not all) suspects
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Jess Phillips MP
Labour Party
MWNUK is courageous because of the uncompromising and fearless positions it sometimes takes when calling out injustice and inequality
Sadiq khan
London Mayor
I am proud to support and champion this fantastic organisation, which is informing policy and transforming lives.
Baroness Sayeeda Warsi
Conservative Party
MWNUK’s authenticity comes from knowledge of lived experiences of Muslim women and girls acquired through their helpline, research and members.
Naz Shah MP
Labour Party
They work tirelessly with passion and commitment to make a difference and improve outcomes for some of the most vulnerable women and girls in society.
Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimiu
Lawyer, Political & Women's Rights Activist
There is no greater time than now for the voices, representation and power of Muslim women to be visible in the feminist movement and all walks of life. MWNUK is a vital force in delivering this much needed balance and representation.