Victims and Prisoners Bill (Joint Committee on Human Rights)
July 2023
| The Victims and Prisoners Bill was introduced to parliament on the 29th March 2023 and had its second reading was on the 15th May 2023. The Joint Committee on Human Rights carries out scrutiny of legislation that engages human rights. Organisations were therefore provided with an opportunity to contribute to the Victims and Prisoners’ Bill at the committee stage. Muslim Women's Network UK provided a response which, which included gaps in the Bill such as weaknesses in the Victim's Right to Review. | |
Our Supporters
Caroline Nokes MP
Conservative Party
Muslim Women's Network UK ensures that the voices of Muslim women are heard. They are not just a support network but a movement for change. I am proud to work with them.
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.
