How Do Public and Legal Discourses about Counterterrorism in the UK Restrict Activism?
By Helena Cooper, Oxford Brookes University. With the proscription of Palestine Action in the summer of 2025, further legal restrictions and the formation of impactful public discourses, activism has been restricted in the UK. This raises concerns about activists´ freedoms, fuelling frustration and constituting negative impact on activist work. Adapting an activist scholar approach, this research examines public and legal discourses about counterterrorism to find out how they
Sep 17
Beyond the Bad Apple Narrative: Public Perceptions of Abuse of Position for a Sexual Purpose within Policing
By Lara Thomas, London Metropolitan University. Abuse of Position for a Sexual Purpose (APSP) is a form of police corruption involving the misuse of police authority to pursue inappropriate sexual or emotional relationships with members of the public. This study explores public perceptions of APSP within policing, with particular focus on sources of awareness, perceived causes, the impact of this misconduct on public trust and confidence, and views on accountability and refor
Aug 14
Empowering Women Victims of Abuse in the UK: Evaluating Support Systems and Barriers to Justice
By Simona Maciute, London Metropolitan University. This dissertation examines the experiences of women victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence in the United Kingdom, focusing on the effectiveness of support systems and the barriers women face when seeking justice. The study explores how legal frameworks, criminal justice responses, and support services influence victims’ access to protection, recovery, and empowerment. Using a desk-based literature review methodology,
Jul 25