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The View - for women with convictionPrison Reform, News, Views and Trues

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A Dereliction of Duty: How Vetting Failures in the Met Police Put London at Risk

A damning new review into recruitment and vetting practices at the Metropolitan Police has laid bare one of the most troubling scandals in recent British policing history. Between July 2019 and March 2023, thousands of officers and staff were recruited or retained without proper background checks, and at least 131 went on to commit crimes…

12 January 20260Comments

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Cate Blanchett Honoured with Freedom of the City of London

Oscar‑winning actor Cate Blanchett receives one of London’s oldest civic honours, recognising her extraordinary career and humanitarian work. Cate Blanchett, one of the world’s most acclaimed actors, has been awarded the prestigious Freedom of the City of London, a tradition dating back to 1237. The ceremony at Guildhall on 28 November 2025 celebrated Blanchett’s remarkable…

11 January 20260Comments

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Call for Healing: How Paula and Margaret Martin Are Challenging the Catholic Church on Abuse Accountability

For many survivors of clerical abuse in Ireland, justice hasn’t ended with a conviction; it has only just begun. Sisters Paula and Margaret Martin, from County Donegal, know this all too well. Abused as children by former priest Con Cunningham, the Martins have spent decades trying to make sense of their trauma and to be…

11 January 20260Comments

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Laila Cunningham: Reform UK’s Mayor Bet

Reform UK’s announcement that Laila Cunningham will be its candidate for London mayor in 2028 has put the capital’s political discourse in an unexpectedly sharp focus. A former senior Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) lawyer turned local councillor and mother of seven, Cunningham’s profile combines personal success with political controversy, a mix that encapsulates both her…

10 January 20260Comments

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Princess Catherine’s Birthday Reflections Contrast with the Reality for Women with Cancer in Prison

Princess Catherine celebrated her 44th birthday by releasing a personal video on social media, reflecting on the healing power of nature and the seasons. She spoke of how even in the coldest, darkest season, winter can bring stillness, patience, and quiet consideration. Her words resonated with many who find solace in the natural world. Yet,…

9 January 20260Comments

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Nicole Farhi: Art as Resistance

Fashion icon turned sculptor Nicole Farhi speaks with The View Magazine about injustice, exile, and the power of art. Nicole Farhi, once synonymous with British fashion, has transformed her creative voice into sculpture that confronts injustice head‑on. In this exclusive interview, she reflects on her bronze bust of Victor Hugo, her groundbreaking exhibition J’Accuse, and…

9 January 20260Comments

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Town Planning: Putting women at the centre of the city

Dr May Newisar, a lecturer in Architecture and Urbanism at the University of Leeds, has published a study investigating the role of local town planning in women’s daily lives. Her research found that many women’s fears in public spaces are connected to the threat of rape or harrasment. Increasing the input of women in town…

9 January 20260Comments

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Grok, X and the Normalisation of Digital Sexual Abuse

The government says it is “appalled”, but words are no protection when women and girls are being digitally stripped, sexualised and humiliated at scale. As Elon Musk’s platform X allows AI-generated abuse to flourish, the question is whether this government has either the will or the power to stop it. The UK’s Liz Kendall, Secretary…

8 January 20260Comments

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£4 Million a Year for Nothing: How the HMP Dartmoor Lease Exposes a Prison System in Crisis

The Public Accounts Committee has delivered a damning verdict on the Ministry of Justice after it emerged that millions of pounds of public money have been wasted on an empty, unsafe prison. The HMP Dartmoor lease scandal raises serious questions about accountability, royal profiteering, and the UK’s failing approach to punishment. The Public Accounts Committee…

7 January 20260Comments

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When Government Lawyers Weaponise Tone: How Hostile Legal Correspondence Attempts to Silence Vulnerable Women in Prison

Women in prison already face a healthcare system that routinely fails them. But when official legal correspondence adopts a hostile, accusatory tone, such as that sent by Christopher Bates on Government Legal Department letterhead, following a pre-action letter by Scott Laing of Bhatia Best, the damage goes far beyond words. It attempts to retraumatises, silence…

5 January 20260Comments

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