About this Event
About this event
The Human Rights Act is an essential tool for upholding women’s rights to live free from violence – providing victims and survivors with legal protections and tools to improve practice and hold the state and its institutions to account.
There are serious concerns across the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector about plans to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights. This event will explore how the Human Rights Act, as it exists now, protects women and girls.
Join us in Parliament on the 8th September for an expert panel discussion and Q&A on why the Human Rights Act is so vital to the fight to end violence against women.
We will discuss:
- Positive obligations under the Human Rights Act – what are they, why are they essential in the fight to end VAWG and what will be the impact if the Bill of Rights, which limits positive obligations, is passed?
- The introduction of an additional permission stage and the risks of limiting access to justice for women who have experienced VAWG
- How the Human Rights Act has been used to secure justice and safety for survivors
Speakers include:
- Emily Thornberry MP, Shadow Attorney General (Chair)
- Debaleena Dasgupta, Centre for Women's Justice
- Dame Vera Baird QC, Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales
- Dr Hannana Siddiqui, Southall Black Sisters
- Kate Wilson, Police Spies Out of Lives
Accessibility
The venue is wheelchair accessible and an induction loop system is available.
BSL interpreting will be provided.
Please let us know about any other access needs when registering for a ticket.
Unfortunately, restrictions in place at Portcullis House prevent us from making this a hybrid event for those who can’t attend in person, and we are not permitted to video or audio record the event.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Portcullis House, 1 Victoria Embankment, London, United Kingdom
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