Feminist Law: Recent Episodes
Feminist Law
A casual discussion on current issues within feminism and the law. The interview-style podcast will feature legal professionals, academics and current law students.
In today's episode, Clara speaks with Sanam Amin, PhD student in law at the University of Melbourne in Australia about domestic abuse, coercive control and feminist law reform.
To learn more about Sanam Amin and her work, you can find her on LinkedIn here and on X here.
To read the article discussed in today's episode, you can find it here.
Feminist News
Ugandan activists speak out against restrictive abortion laws
Durga Puja celebrations toned down following rape and murder of doctor earlier this year
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador announces investigation into historical allegations of sexual assault
Buffer zone in force around abortion clinics in Scotland
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In today's episode, Clara and Courtney speak to Genevieve Couvret, solicitor and former tip staff at the New South Wales Court of Appeal, about why affirmative consent law does not go far enough in protecting women from sexual assault.
To read the article discussed in today's episode, you can find it here.
To learn more about Genevieve Couvret, you can find her LinkedIn here.
Feminist News
Group campaigning for statute of 19th century women's rights activist
Iran's president says morality police will no longer "bother" women over mandatory hijabs
Transgender model who fought Georgia government on women's rights has been killed
Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to alleged 2006 sexual assault
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In today's episode, Courtney speaks with Allison Herr, recent graduate of Boston University School of Law, about the impact of the Dobbs decision on incarcerated women and how their right to abortion could be protected despite it.
To read the article discussed in today's episode, you can find it here.
Feminist News
Inadequate investment in women's education means estimated $10 trillion in lost economic gains
Afghan women speak out against Taliban in Albania
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In today's episode, Clara and Courtney speak with Nico Bernardi, associate lawyer at Basran Robin Allen Desilets in Vancouver, Canada about the impact confidentiality clauses (also known as NDAs) can have on survivors of sexual harassment, particularly in the workplace.
To read the article discussed in today's episode, you can find it here.
To learn more about Nico Bernardi, you can visit her law firm profile here.
Feminist News
UK to treat misogyny as extremism
New Taliban law bans women's bare faces and voices in public
Transgender woman wins discrimination claim against women-only app
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In today's episode, Courtney continues her conversation with Isabel Grant, Professor of Law at the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia, about why feminists should be concerned about medical assistance in dying (MAiD), particularly track 2.
If you would like to learn more about Isabel Grant and her work, you can view her profile at the Allard School of Law here.
To read the article discussed in today's episode, you can find it here.
Feminist News
Sexual violence rampant in Sudan civil war
Female takeover at Athens museum
OfS says more needs to be done for UK university students to protect them from sexual harassment
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In today's episode, Courtney speaks with Isabel Grant, Professor of Law at the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia, about the current state of law regarding medical assistance in dying (MAiD) in Canada and the ableism which permeates it. Come back next week for part two where Courtney continues her conversation with Isabel Grant about why feminists should be concerned about MAiD.
If you would like to learn more about Isabel Grant and her work, you can view her profile at the Allard School of Law here.
To read the article discussed in today's episode, you can find it here.
Feminist News
Violence against women and girls considered an epidemic in the UK
JD Vance faces backlash over "childless cat ladies" comment, defends his remarks
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In today's episode, Clara continues her conversation with Varuni Sinha, writer and multimedia producer, about her experiences as a South Asian woman who immigrated to the United States and how American immigration laws have impacted her and other immigrant women.
If you would like to read Varuni's book, you can find it on Amazon here.
Feminist News
Man in Manchester arrested on suspicion of four separate rapes
Strictly Come Dancing show under fire after allegations of harassment and sexual assault
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In today's episode, Clara speaks with Varuni Sinha, writer and multimedia producer, about her experiences as a South Asian woman who immigrated to the United States and how American immigration laws have impacted her. Check back for Part 2 next week where Clara will discuss American immigration law more broadly with Varuni.
If you would like to read Varuni's book, you can find it on Amazon here.
Feminist News
Study reveals toxic levels of lead and arsenic in tampons
Alaska district judge resigns over sexualised relationship with law clerk and toxic work environment
Gambia upholds ban on female genital mutilation
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In today's episode, Clara speaks with Dr. Stephanie Ehret, Professor of Criminology at Trent University about the effectiveness of the Canadian legal system in handling cases of intimate partner violence, and how victims of intimate partner violence perceive justice.
To learn more about Dr. Ehret and her work, you can visit her profile here.
You can find the article discussed in today's episode here.
Feminist News
Medical Misogyny in Australia
Sierra Leone ban child marriage
Rachel Reeves named first female Chancellor of the UK
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In today's episode, Clara speaks with Dr. Penny Crofts and Dr. Honni van Rijswijk about the gendered nature of the horror genre, and what horror can teach us about law and feminism.
To learn more about Dr. Penny Crofts and her work, you can visit her profile at the University of Technology Sydney here.
To learn more about Dr. Honni van Rijswijk and her work, you can visit her profile at the University of Technology Sydney here.
Feminist News
UK political party stances on women's rights and gender identity
UN human rights chief calls for more to be done about economic violence against women and girls
Campaigners angry in India over failure to criminalise marital rape
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In today's episode, Courtney speaks to Caitlin Roper, Campaigns Manager for Collective Shout and Author of 'Sex Dolls, Robots and Woman-Hating: The Case for Resistance' about how sex dolls contribute to misogyny, how the law applies to these dolls, and what can be done about it.
If you would like to read Caitlin Roper's book, it is available through Spinifex Press here.
If you would like to follow Caitlin and her work, you can find her on X here and on Instagram here.
To follow Collective Shout and their work, you can visit their website here.
Feminist News
Lia Thomas' challenge to rules preventing trans women from competing in elite sports fails
US Supreme Court upholds access to mifepristone
Canadian billionaire Frank Stronach accused of sexual offences against three women
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In today's episode, Clara and Courtney speak with Bailey Sanders, associate in McDermott Will & Emery's antitrust practice group and visiting assistant professor at Duke University, about the impacts of a lack of parental leave in judicial clerkships, and the need for reform.
To learn more about Dr. Sanders and her work, you can visit her website here.
To read the article discussed in today's episode, you can do so here.
Feminist News
Anti-abortion activists look to Louisiana law to restrict abortion pills
Rape case backlog in UK court system surges
Actors call for independent agency to monitor standards in creative industries amongst pervasive harassment and bullying
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In today's episode, Clara speaks with Allyson Crays, recent JD graduate from Northeastern University School of Law about what menstrual and reproductive justice means, why it matters, and how we can achieve it.
If you would like to read Allyson's article discussed in this episode, you can find it here.
To learn more about Allyson and her work, you can find her on LinkedIn or visit her website here.
Feminist News
Man arrested in Totnes on suspicion of rape
Texas GOP Convention platform opens possibility of death penalty for abortion
Melinda French Gates to donate $1 billion to women's rights and gender equality organisations
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In today's episode, Clara speaks with Shreya Srinivasan, law student, future trainee solicitor and host of the Commerce Meets Law podcast, about her journey into law, the gender gap in commercial law, and how commercial law culture impacts women.
You can find Shreya's podcast on Spotify here.
Feminist News
Teen girl sexually assaulted and murdered by men working in Iran's security forces
GP struck from England's General Medical Council after several incidents of sexually inappropriate behaviour at work
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In today's episode, Clara and Courtney speak to Jessica Tueller, Forrester Fellow at Tulane University Law School, about the human rights implications of sex-gender segregation.
To learn more about Jessica and her work, you can visit her website here. You can find her on X (Twitter) here.
Feminist News
Australia declares national crisis for women
Manhattan orders re-trial for Harvey Weinstein
Women's rights activist facing prison in Saudi Arabia
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In today's episode, Clara speaks with Shilpa Sadhasivam, 2023 Harvard Law School Graduate and practicing attorney in Washington, DC about feminism in the American judiciary, and her article 'Justice Amy Coney Barrett and What It Means to Have a Feminist Judiciary'.
To read Shilpa's article, you can do so here.
Feminist News
Bradford (UK) police inundated by stories of abuse from female runners
Women in Manchester stalked online and filmed by voyeurs
Women in Iran facing increased violence amid a crackdown on head coverings
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In today's episode, Clara speaks with Dr. Leslye Obiora, Professor at the James E Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona, about how feminism has shaped human rights in Africa, and the legacy of colonialism.
To read Dr. Obiora's article discussed in today's episode, you can find it here.
To learn more about Dr. Obiora and her research, you can view her academic profile here.
Feminist News
Australian court rules men must be allowed to enter female only exhibition
Instagram testing new tools to fight sextortion
Poland working on proposals to lift near-total abortion ban
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In today's episode, Courtney continues her conversation with Dr. Rebecca Wellington, historian and author of 'Who Is a Worthy Mother?: An Intimate History of Adoption' about her upcoming book and the impacts of historical adoption and fertility policies today.
To learn more about Dr. Wellington, you can visit her website here.
Her upcoming book, 'Who Is a Worthy Mother?: An Intimate History of Adoption' is available on Amazon here.
The book is also available as an audio book through Audible here.
Feminist News
Man arrested in Hackney, London after a woman was found dead in a car
Woman and teen girl indecently assaulted in Bristol
UK Musicians' Census reveals misogyny, sexual discrimination and harassment
Average wait for endometriosis diagnosis is nine years in the UK
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Today on the podcast, Courtney speaks with Dr. Kristen Hessler, Associate Professor in Political Philosophy at the University of Albany about how to increase representation of women in the judiciary, and the need for feminist judgments.
If you would like to learn more about Dr. Hessler, you can view her profile at the University of Albany here.
Dr. Hessler's book, Feminist Human Rights: A Political Approach is available here.
The edited volume mentioned in today's episode, Identity and Diversity on the International Bench is available here.
Feminist News
OBGYNS advised not to report unlawful abortions to police
Full HPV vaccination reduces risk of cervical cancer in women
Reduced risk of mental health recidivism in women when offered perinatal mental health care
Luis Rubiales to face sexual assault trial
Protests in Kenya against femicide
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In today's episode, Courtney speaks with historian and author of 'Who Is a Worthy Mother?: An Intimate History of Adoption', Dr. Rebecca Wellington, about her upcoming book and the impacts of historical adoption and fertility policies today.
To learn more about Dr. Wellington, you can visit her website here.
Her upcoming book, 'Who Is a Worthy Mother?: An Intimate History of Adoption' is available on Amazon here.
Feminist News
Regression in women's rights around the globe
Anti-abortion activists eye Comstock Act for further restrictions
Study finds PMS and PMDD linked to perinatal depression
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In today's episode, Courtney speaks with Jennifer Hendricks, Professor of Law at Colorado Law School about how sexism and patriarchy has infiltrated the law of pregnancy and motherhood in the United States.
To learn more about Prof. Hendricks and her work, you can view her profile with Colorado Law School here.
Feminist News
Fast food restaurants in the United States being sued for inadequate breastfeeding accommodations
Judges in England and Wales urged to resign from Garrick Club due to exclusion of women
The Gambia set to reverse protections against female genital mutilation
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In today's episode, Courtney speaks to Claire Feltrin, Privacy, Cybersecurity and Data Innovation Lawyer at Deloitte Legal about British Columbia's new Intimate Images Protection Act and how victims can be protected from this type of intimate image abuse.
To learn more about Claire and her practice, you can view her profile with Deloitte Legal here.
If you have been a victim of non-consensual intimate image distribution in British Columbia, you can make a claim with the BC Civil Resolutions Tribunal. Their website is located here.
You can find Stop NCII here.
Finally, to learn more about this issue, you can learn more about Danielle Keats Citron and her work on sexual privacy here.
Feminist News
Andrew Tate and his brother detained in Romania
UN Status of Women Panel opens with five male speakers
US President Biden signs executive order focusing on women's health
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In today's episode, Clara speaks with Dr. Chloe Romanis, Associate Professor in Biolaw at Durham University about the current legal status of abortion in England and Wales, and the need for decriminalisation.
To learn more about Dr. Romanis and her work, you can view her profile at Durham University here.
Dr. Romanis also co-authored a book with Dr. Jordan A. Parsons, which you can purchase from Oxford University Press here.
Feminist News
UN has found convincing evidence that sexual violence took place against hostages in Gaza
Protests around the world mark International Women's Day 2024
UK House of Commons releases sixth Sexism in the City report
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In today's episode, Clara and Courtney speak with Dr. Ellen Reeves, lecturer at the University of Liverpool about how women are misidentified by police as the predominant aggressors in family violence intervention orders, and how this misidentification might be prevented in the future.
You can learn more about Dr. Reeves and her work here.
You can read the paper discussed in today's episode here.
Feminist News
Canada's Privacy Commission finds PornHub violated federal privacy law
Father of Brianna Ghey's killer sentenced to prison for exposure
Domestic Abuse Commissioner urges support for domestic abuse services in ongoing Council funding crisis
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Today on the podcast, Clara speaks with Australian family creation lawyer, Sarah Jefford, about surrogacy law in Australia, the legal safeguards in place for surrogate parents and children, and cross-border surrogacy.
To learn more about Sarah Jefford and her work as a family creation lawyer, you can visit her website here.
Sarah Jefford's book is also available on her website, or you can buy it on Amazon here.
Feminist News
UN experts warn of human rights violations against women and girls in Gaza
Employers must make reasonable adjustments for menopause
Embryo ruling in Alabama calls into question future of state's IVF treatments
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In today's episode, Courtney speaks with Elicia Maxwell, law graduate and case administrator for HM Prison and Probation Service about the barriers Black women face when seeking a career at the bar and offers advice for Black women considering this career path.
Feminist News
European Court of Human Rights finds significant shortcomings in rape investigation in Greece
Toronto police officer facing disciplinary action for watching pornography at work
Women in Afghanistan facing increased harassment and difficulties leaving their homes
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In today's episode, Clara continues her conversation with Dr. Melanie Levy, Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Neuchatel in Switzerland, about EU surrogacy law, genetic essentialism and feminist concerns regarding surrogacy.
To learn more about Dr. Levy and her work, you can visit her Google Scholar profile here or her university profile here.
Feminist News
Churchtown man jailed for sexual assault and filming women
Man who trafficked women from Romania to work in brothels jailed for eight years
US CDC shows Black women six times more likely to be killed than white women
Four boys aged 12 to 14 in police custody on suspicion of rape
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In today's episode, Clara speaks with Dr. Mélanie Levy, Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Neuchatel in Switzerland, about surrogacy law in the EU, genetic essentialism, and feminist surrogacy concerns.
To learn more about Dr. Levy and her work, you can view her university profile here.
Feminist News
Nearly 20,000 complaints of sexual abuse in mental health trusts in England since 2019
Women in the music industry being made to sit next to their abusers
Doctored image of Victoria State MP Georgie Purcell sparks outrage
UN to investigate reports of sexual violence in October 7 attack in Israel
A majority of pupil barristers in England and Wales are women
Thames Valley Police make derogatory comments about women in video experiencing a seizure
Five former World Junior Hockey Champion players charged with sexual assault incident which took place in 2018
Devon and Cornwall police officer charged with rape
France to constitutionally protect abortion rights
NHL Commissioner says no need for players accused of sexual assault to be put on leave with no pay
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In today's episode, Clara speaks with Deborah Weissman, Reef C. Ivey II Distinguished Professor of Law at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill about the links between gender violence, patriarchal society and the conditioned economy. They also discuss restorative and transformative justice.
If you would like to learn more about Prof. Weissman and her work, you can view her biography at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill here.
Feminist News
Iran extends prison sentence for Narges Mohammadi
Bars ignore abuse perpetrated by sports stars
El Salvador woman freed following abortion conviction
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In today's episode, Courtney continues her conversation with Dr. Patricia K Obi, associate professor in law at Baze University in Nigeria, about reproductive rights in the country and the challenges faced in enforcing those rights.
To learn more about Dr. Obi and her research, you can read more about her on Baze University's website here.
Feminist News
UK police investigate online sexual assault of a girl's avatar
BBC writes about femicide in South Africa after release of Oscar Pistorius
Bethany Cox found not guilty after at home abortion
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In today's episode, Courtney speaks with Dr. Patricia K Obi, associate professor in law at Baze University in Nigeria, about reproductive rights in Nigeria and the legal challenges faced in enforcing these righs.
To learn more about Dr. Obi and her research, you can read more about her on Baze University's website here.
Feminist News
Nigel Lythgoe stepping down from So You Think You Can Dance after being accused of sexual assault by Paula Abdul
US Supreme Court allowing Idaho to enforce provisions of abortion ban which could penalise emergency doctors for performing the procedure in emergency circumstances
Chloe Familton completes 14,000km solo flight around Australia to inspire women and girls to pursue careers in aviation
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In today's episode, Clara and Courtney speak with Dr. Elena Caruso, post-doctoral fellow at the University of Waterloo in Canada, on her research regarding abortion rights in Italy and how abortion rights have evolved over approximately 40 years.
If you would like to learn more about Dr. Caruso and her research, you can do so here.
You can follow her on X (Twitter) here.
You can see her researcher profile at the University of Waterloo here.
You can find her article, 'The hyper-regulation of abortion care in Italy' here.
Feminist News
UK doctor suspended for sterilising woman without her consent
Scotland updates prison policy to have trans women who threaten or harm women remanded to men's prisons
Texas woman leaving the state to obtain abortion after Texas Supreme Court blocks her request for emergency abortion
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In today's episode, Courtney continues her conversation with Dr. Sarah Ailwood about theories of listening, violence against women in Australia, and how we can better listen to what women are actually telling us.
If you would like to learn more about Dr. Ailwood and her work, you can do so here or here.
Feminist News
Rallies organised to highlight UN Women's silence on the rape of Israeli women and girls
Putin urging women to have eight or more children
Romanian yoga guru arrested for attempting to have sex with female followers
Several women in Canada accuse actor Nathan Chasing Horse of sexual assault
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In today's episode, Courtney speaks with Dr. Sarah Ailwood, Senior Lecturer and Academic Program Director in the School of Law at the University of Wollongong about theories of listening and violence against women in Australia. If you would like to learn more about Dr. Ailwood and her work, you can do so here.
Feminist News
Woppa Diallo and her husband win Caine prize for story on Diallo's experiences of female genital mutilation
Killing of young woman in Italy sparks 'reckoning' on violence against women in the country
Two more women accuse Sean (Diddy) Combs of sexual assault
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In today's episode, Clara continues her conversation with Dr. Anna Nelson about her research on how women are coerced into receiving vaginal exams during childbirth.
To learn more about Dr. Nelson and her research, you can view her researcher profile at the University of Manchester here and follow her on X (Twitter) here.
To learn more about feminism, child birth and obstetric violence, you can check out the following resources:
Obstetric Violence: An Intersectional Refraction through Abolition Feminism
Women's Birthing Bodies and the Law
Systemic racism, not broken bodies: An inquiry into racial injustice and human rights in UK maternity care
Bodies that Birth: Vitalizing Birth Politics
Feminist News
Hockey Canada not disclosing final report on sexual assault allegations
Russell Brand facing two more allegations of sexual abuse
Sentencing reforms to result in longer sentences for rape and 'other serious sexual offences'
Bilateral agreement between federal government and Ontario in Canada sees investment to address gender-based violence
Sean Combs reaches settlement with Cassie after being accused of rape and physical abuse
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In today's episode, Clara speaks with Dr. Anna Nelson about her research on how women are coerced into receiving vaginal exams during childbirth.
To learn more about Dr. Nelson and her research, you can view her researcher profile at the University of Manchester here.
To learn more about feminism, child birth and obstetric violence, you can check out the following resources:
Obstetric Violence: An Intersectional Refraction through Abolition Feminism
Women's Birthing Bodies and the Law
Systemic Racism, Not Broken Bodies: An Inquiry into Racial Injustice and Human Rights in UK Maternity Care
Bodies that Birth: Vitalizing Birth Politics
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In today's episode, Clara speaks to Dr. Janine Benedet, Professor of Law at University of British Columbia's Peter A. Allard Law School about the current law of sexual assault in Canada. Included in their conversation is a discussion on Prof. Benedet's article, The Role of Motive in Sexual Assault Trials, available here.
If you would like to learn more about Prof. Benedet and her work, you can do so here.
Feminist News
Macron promises constitutional protections for abortion rights
Law firms face pressure to promote more women to partner
Iran said to block Narges Mohammadi's hospital care
Deputy PM denies Conservative cover-up of rape allegations against MP
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Today on the podcast, Clara speaks with Aliza Shatzman, Founder of the Legal Accountability Project about her experience as a judicial clerk, judicial misconduct, and what can be done about it.
If you would like to learn more about the Legal Accountability Project, you can do so here.
Feminist News
Icelandic women's day off
Matiulah Wesa, girls education activist in Afghanistan, freed by the Taliban
Canada's Supreme Court sees first female majority
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In today's episode, Clara speaks with Bridget Crawford, a University Distinguished Professor of Law at the Elizabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University in New York about the pink tax and the gender wage gap.
If you would like to learn more about Prof. Crawford's research, it is available here. To read the book co-authored by Profs. Crawford and Gold Waldman, you can purchase it from NYU Press here.
Feminist News
Lady Justice Simler joins the UK Supreme Court
Women over 40 should get checked for menopause
Canadian women face increased risk of injury in forceps-assisted births
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In today's episode, Courtney continues her conversation with Dr. Maria Giannocopoulos, Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales, about the lack of consent to law in Australia. If you would like to learn more about Dr. Giannocopoulos and her work, you can do so here.
Feminist News
Instant loan apples in India threatening women
New miscarriage leave law in California
South African Constitutional Court rules section of Divorce Act unconstitutional
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In today's episode, Courtney speaks with Dr. Maria Giannacopoulos, Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales, about the term 'nomocide' which she coined, and the lack of consent to law in Australia. If you would like to learn more about Dr. Giannacopoulos and her work, you can do so here.
Feminist News
Female lawyers report more stress and burnout
Peter Nygard on trial for sexual assault in Canada
Teen soldier dies by suicide after sexual harassment
Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize
Emily Hunt quits role as rape advisor in the UK
Former students win case against Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
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In today's episode, Clara continues her conversation with Dr. Larissa Behrendt about the evolution of Aboriginal women's rights in Australia, and the impacts of colonialism on these rights.
To learn more about the organisations and projects mentioned in today's episode on Aboriginal women's rights in Australia, please see the following links:
Family Matters
Close the Gap Reports
Jumbunna Institute
After the Apology documentary (may be unavailable in some locations)
National Justice Project
David Dungay UN Complaint (National Justice Project News)
The First Inventors Series
You can also check out Dr. Behrendt's book, Indigenous Australia for Dummies. It is available on Amazon UK here.
Finally, you can check out Dr. Behrendt's research profile here.
Feminist News
Dame Sue Carr to be UK's First Lady Chief Justice
Women's Super League set to have biggest season yet
Thames Valley Police to investigate Russell Brand
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In today's episode, Clara speaks with Dr. Larissa Behrendt, Director of Research at the Jumbunna Indigenous House of Learning at the University of Technology Sydney, about the evolution of Aboriginal women's rights in Australia, and the impacts of colonialism on these rights.
If you would like to learn more about Dr. Behrendt, her research, or her work, you can visit her website here.
Feminist News
Police response to rape worsens the mental health of survivors
Longer prison terms in Iran for women wearing hijab incorrectly
Misogynistic abuse of female politicians in New Zealand
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In today's episode, Clara speaks with Professor Clare McGlynn of Durham University about her research and her 2017 article, 'Beyond "Revenge Porn": The Continuum of Image-Based Sexual Abuse'. We discuss the Online Safety Bill, the language used to discuss intimate image abuse and solutions to curb this problem.
If you would like to seek support after experiencing intimate image abuse, you can contact Women's Aid, Refuge or the Revenge Porn Helpline.
If you would like to learn more about Professor McGlynn's research, you can check out her website.
Feminist News
Nina Jankowicz calling on governments to tackle deepfake pornography
European Parliament calling to decrease demand for prostitution
Russell Brand accused of rape and sexual assault
Female surgeons sexually assaulted and harassed
Yale student facing defamation lawsuit after rape allegations
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In today's episode, Courtney speaks with third year law student Alison McDougall about her article 'Gladue, Mandatory Minimums and the Victimization-Criminalization Continuum: How We Are Failing to Protect Our Indigenous Women', and about how the Canadian legal system fails to protect Indigenous Women. McDougall's article was the winner of the 2023-24 Queen's Law Feminist Jurisprudence award.
Feminist News
Mexico decriminalises abortion
Warnings regarding data privacy over use of fertility apps
Met Police Officer charged with 6 counts of rape
Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for rape
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In today's episode, Clara and Courtney speak with Prof. Emily Gold Waldman from Pace Law School about her review of the book 'Panes of the Glass Ceiling: The Unspoken Beliefs Behind the Law's Failure to Help Women Achieve Professional Parity' by Kerri Lynn Stone, and Title IX protections from sex discrimination in the workplace.
If you would like to read Prof. Gold Waldman's book review, you can do so here.
If you would like to purchase Stone's book, you can do so here.
Feminist News
Barbie triggers discussions on feminism and patriarchy in China
Taliban claims they will respect women's rights within limits of Islam
Pregnant woman accused of shoplifting fatally shot by police
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In today's episode, Courtney continues her conversation with Dr. Emma Milne, Associate Professor in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice at Durham University, about foetal protection laws and the harm they pose to women.
To learn more about Dr. Milne's research, you can visit her profile at Durham University here. You can also learn more by visiting the Vulnerable Women, Crisis Pregnancies and Criminal Justice System research project website here, or by checking out the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) here.
If you would like to read the article on which today's interview was based, you can find it here.
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In today's episode, Courtney speaks to Dr. Emma Milne, Associate Professor in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice at Durham University, about whether foetal protection laws actually work and the impact they have on women.
To learn more about Dr. Milne's research, you can visit her profile at Durham University here. You can also learn more by visiting the Vulnerable Women, Crisis Pregnancies and Criminal Justice System research project website here, or by checking out the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) here.
If you would like to read the article on which today's interview was based, you can find it here.
Feminist News
Texas woman awarded $1.2 billion in revenge porn lawsuit
Canada declares gender-based violence an epidemic
Mifepristone restrictions upheld by US appeals court
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In today's episode, Clara and Courtney speak with Drs. Valerie Hans of Cornell Law School and Vivian Rotenstein of Blueprint Trial Consulting about how the gender of jurors can affect trials, and how gender affects the experience of jurors.
To read the article published by Drs. Hans and Rotenstein titled 'Gentlewomen of the Jury', you can do so here.
Feminist News
Canada's head of military HR has pled not guilty to sex offences
Jamie Starrs jailed for the rape of Amber Gibson
Spiritual healers investigated for sexually abusing women
American women worried that the overturning of Roe v Wade could put IVF treatments at risk
Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown calls on International Criminal Court to prosecute Taliban for violation of women's rights
28 women accuse Robert Miller of paying them for sex as minors
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In today's episode, Courtney and Clara continue their conversation with Dr. Tanya Serisier to discuss the 2015 Thames Valley tea consent video, as well as consent humour and cultural change regarding consent.
If you would like to learn more about Dr. Serisier and her work, you can view her profile at Birkbeck, University of London, online here.
If you would like to read the article behind today's discussions, you can find it online here.
Feminist News
Lizzo and production company sued by former dancers for sexual harassment
Canadian coin commemorates first practicing female engineer in Canada
Female paramedics in Wales share experiences of sexual harassment at work
U.S. FDA approves first pill for postpartum depression
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In today's episode, Clara and Courtney speak with senior reader in feminist theory in the department of criminology at the University of Birkbeck, Dr. Tanya Serisier. We discuss her recent article, 'From Date Rape Jeopardy to (Not) Drinking Tea: Consent Humour, Ridicule and Cultural Change' and how consent culture has changed.
To learn more about Dr. Serisier and her research, her profile is available on the University of Birkbeck's website here.
Feminist News
Female footballers in Canada reach tentative pay deal
Reports of increase in human trafficking in Northern Ireland
Mothers fleeing Iran for their daughters
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In today's episode, Courtney and Clara speak to Romilda Dompreh, dual-qualified lawyer and founder of the ROMILDAMOR Foundation, about her journey to becoming a lawyer, human trafficking and women's rights, and what her NGO does to help.
To learn more about the ROMILDAMOR Foundation, you can visit their website here.
If you would like to get in touch with the ROMILDAMOR Foundation, you can contact info@romildamor.com
If you know someone in need of support from the ROMILDAMOR Foundation, you can reach out to clientsupport@romildamor.com
Feminist News
Rape victims choosing not to opt into pre-recorded cross examinations
Chief Executive of McDonald's UK says claims of abuse are shocking and apologises
UK judge refers to man who sexually assaulted women as "Jack the lad"
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Today on the podcast, Clara and Courtney speak to Zaina Mahmoud, PhD Candidate and Post-Doctoral researcher about the law of surrogacy in England, and it's impact on both the surrogates and intended parents.
To read the Law Commission's report on surrogacy citing Zaina's research, you can do so here.
To learn more about Zaina and see her list of publications, you can do so here.
Feminist News
FDA approves over-the-counter contraceptive medication
Iran's morality police to recommence headscarf enforcement
US House of Representatives votes to limit abortion access for service members
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In today's episode, Clara speaks with Dr. Fulya Pinar, post-doctoral researcher in cultural anthropology, about feminist activism and gender equality laws in Turkey.
Feminist News
Revenge and deepfake porn laws set to be toughened in England and Wales
U.K.'s Online Safety Bill to require age verification to view pornographic content, raising privacy concerns
Saju Chelavel jailed for murdering wife and children
British Columbia education assistant fired for posting on OnlyFans
Police forces in the U.K. found to be failing vulnerable women
UK MP Caroline notes experiencing inappropriate behaviour over 50 times in the House of Commons
Two men in Canada charged in connection to a human trafficking ring
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In today's episode, Courtney speaks with Kara Dansky about her book, The Abolition of Sex, and her views on gender critical feminism, radical feminism and intersectionality. If you would like to read Kara's book, you can find it on Amazon here. To learn more about Women's Declaration USA, as mentioned by Kara, you can visit their website here.
Feminist News
Gender-based discrimination in Canadian sexual crime laws
Guam facing shortage of abortion providers
Sexism and racism found to be prevalent in English cricket
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In today's episode, Courtney continues her conversation with Dr. Annick Masselot about the impact of natural disasters on women's lives, including their impact on gender-based violence, and how the law can improve outcomes for women when natural disasters occur. To learn more about Dr. Annick Masselot's research, you can view here profile at the University of Canterbury here. You can also learn more about the Institute of Law, Emergencies & Disasters at the University of Canterbury here.
To read the article discussed in today's episode, you can find it here.
Feminist News
Two school boards in Canada sued over alleged sexual abuse by a teacher
Andrew Tate charged with human trafficking, rape and forming an organised crime group
Jonathan Majors set to go to trial in domestic abuse case
Dr. Nicholas Chapman found guilty of a sexual offence after placing semen in woman's coffee
U.S. President Joe Biden denounces abortion bans one year after overturning of Roe v Wade
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In today's episode, Courtney speaks with Dr. Annick Masselot about how she became a researcher on gender inequality and law, and what it means to have a feminist response to disaster. You can read her published conference paper referenced in the interview here.
Feminist News
UK Government urged to relax abortion laws after woman is jailed
MeToo Movement sparked in Taiwan
Indian police charge chief of country's wrestling federation with sexual harassment
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In today's episode, Courtney and Clara speak with Carey Majid about her experience as a human rights lawyer in Canada, her time working with the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission and the difficulties in bringing a discrimination claim against an employer.
Feminist News
The Lord Chief Justice is set to be a woman for the first time since the post's creation 755 years ago
Richard Robert Mantha facing numerous charges including kidnapping, forcible confinement and sexual assault in Canada
Woman in New York is suing DLA Piper for discrimination based on her request for maternity leave
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In today's episode, Clara and Courtney continue their conversation with Dr. Paulina Garcia-Del Moral about the intersections of gender, law and power from a transnational perspective. To learn more about her research, you can view a select list of her publications on the University of Guelph website here.
Feminist News
Argentina has made the 'morning after' pill more accessible
Protest against talk by Prof Kathleen Stock at Oxford Union
Women twice as likely to miss out on pension auto-enrolment
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In today's episode, Courtney and Clara speak to Dr. Paulina Garcia-Del Moral about the intersections of law, gender and power from transnational perspective. To learn more about Dr. Garcia-Del Moral, you can view her profile on the University of Guelph's website here.
Feminist News
Clyde & Co announces new parental leave policy
Activists in Pakistan push to end taboos on periods
The Taliban's crackdown on women's rights could constitute the crime of gender persecution
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In today's episode, Clara and Courtney continue their interview with Lynn Griesemer on decreasing the demand for pornography, and how pornography is harmful in our society. If you would like to read Lynn's book, it is available on Amazon here.
Feminist News
North Carolina succeeds in banning most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Sex worker survey in Canada offers insight into the needs of sex workers.
Midwives in Sudan are scrambling to ensure safe deliveries amid ongoing crisis.
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In today's episode, Courtney and Clara speak to author Lynn Griesemer about the harms of pornography, how to decrease its demand, and the release of her latest book 'Porn Free: How to Decrease the Demand for Pornography', available on Amazon here.
Feminist News
Donald Trump liable for Sexual Assault
Federal workplaces in Canada set to offer free menstrual products
Underrepresentation of women in Turkish politics
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In today's episode, Clara and Courtney speak with Pilvi Alopaeus from the Legal Design Summit about the summit and its work, and how the summit contributes to feminist aims.
This year's summit is taking place in Helsinki on 14 & 15 September. You can learn more about the summit and register to attend here.
Feminist News
Pope Francis allows women to vote for the first time at a global meeting of bishops.
Jessica Leeds testifies against former US President Donald Trump in a rape trial.
UN Security Council unanimously condemns Taliban's treatment of women.
Domestic workers in Hong Kong fighting for their rights.
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In today's episode, Courtney and Clara continue their conversation with Canadian (Ontario) lawyer Pamela Cross about how changes in the law can help prevent violence against women, and family violence more broadly. To learn more about Pamela and her work, you can visit her website here or follow her on Twitter here.
Feminist News
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promises to "protect women's rights" from "trans extremism"
Oxford students call to de-platform Kathleen Stock, gender critical feminist
Actresses in Iran arrested for removing their hijabs in public
Peru's crisis of violence against women
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In today's episode, Clara and Courtney speak to Canadian lawyer Pamela Cross about the prevalence of violence against women in Canada, how changes in the law can help prevent this violence, and family violence screening tools for legal practitioners.
Feminist News
Canadian police officer Doug Snelgrove sentenced to prison after 8 years as appeal against conviction is dismissed
Report finds over 6,500 rapes and sexual assaults have taken place in UK hospitals over the past few years
US House Republicans pass a Bill banning transgender participation in some sports teams
Severe pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) leading women to seek hysterectomies
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In today's episode, Courtney and Clara continue their interview with Prof. Abbe Smith on rectifying practising criminal defence law with being a feminist.
If you're interesting in reading more of Prof. Smith's work, her book Case of a Lifetime is available on Amazon here and her book Guilty People is available here.
Feminist News
Women's rights activist attacked with acid in Colombia
European Court of Human Rights upholds Germany's decision not to list transgender parent as mother on child's birth certificate
Canada set to achieve gender parity among federally appointed judges
California puts forward bill that would criminalise AI generated pornography being disseminated without consent
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In today's episode, Clara and Courtney speak with Prof. Abbe Smith about whether you can be a feminist and a criminal defence lawyer, and how to reconcile those two facets of identity with each other. This is part 1 of a 2-part episode.
Feminist News
World Athletics bans transgender women from competing in some sports
The gender pay gap still prevails in 8 out of 10 firms
Iran installs cameras to monitor hijab compliance
Taliban decision to bar Afghan women from working at UN agency violates women's rights
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In today's episode, Courtney and Clara discuss the removal of the tampon tax with Dr. Kathryn James, senior lecturer at Melbourne Law School. Included in the conversation is a broader discussion of feminist tax policy, and where the line should be drawn in removing taxes from personal care products, and whether removing the tampon tax is a step in the right direction.
Feminist News
Backlash against Spanish actress over surrogacy
Equal Rights Amendment Caucus created in US Congress
Iran signals its determination to enforce mandatory hijab rules
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In today's episode, Clara and Courtney continue their conversation with Prof. Kim Stevenson about indecent exposure, child witnesses and non-recent sexual abuse. To learn more about Prof. Stevenson's research, or get in touch with her about her work, you can find her publications and contact details listed here.
Feminist News
Report on misogyny in the Met Police
Met Police 'Boys' Club' failed women and children
Met Police officer to stand trial for three charges of voyeurism
Canadian City apologises for 'sexualised' advertisements
Two men in Argentina convicted in murder of Lucia Perez
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In today's episode, Clara and Courtney speak to Professor Kim Stevenson about sexual abuse laws in the UK. They focus specifically on non-recent sexual abuse, child witnesses and indecent exposure. This is part 1 of a 2-part episode.
Feminist News
Wyoming becomes the first state to ban abortion pills
Increasing demand for deepfake pornography
CSW67 comes to a conclusion
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Today on the podcast, Courtney and Clara speak with feminist sociologist Dr. Elizabeth Borland about abortion rights in the Southern Cone. They discuss the cultural differences in abortion rights in the three countries, and talk about what the increase in abortion rights might mean for global rights to abortion in the future.
To learn more about Dr. Elizabeth Borland's work, you can find her research on Google Scholar here. The article discussed in today's episode is from the book Abortion and Democracy, edited by Barbara Sutton and Layla Luz Vacarezza, available from Taylor & Francis here or from Amazon here.
News Roundups
Sex offenders going missing from police contact
Isla Bryson sentenced to 8 years in prison
US abortion pill fight taking place state-by-state
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In today's episode, Clara and Courtney speak with Catherine Bamford about her legal career, her journey to tech law and legal tech, and gender equality in law and technology today.
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In today's special release episode for International Women's Day, Clara and Courtney talk to Sophie Martinetz about her career and journey to legal tech, and discuss advice for women hoping to pursue a career in tech law today.
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In today's episode, Courtney and Clara speak to Michigan law student Nikki Williams about the representation of women on corporate boards in America, and how this representation can be improved.
News Roundups:
Saad Lamjarred convicted of rape and sentenced to 6 years in prison
Paid menstrual leave in Spain
Schoolgirls in Iran hospitalised following gas poisonings
Stephen Bear jailed for 21 months for posting sex video of ex-partner online
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In today's episode, Dr. Lisa Deblasio shares her own personal experience with the care and adoption system and its impact on mothers, and discusses her recent article 'Using Reflexivity as a Tool to Validate Feminist Research Based on Personal Trauma' with Clara and Courtney.
News Roundups
Japan proposes raising the age of consent
Retired Met Police officer standing trial for 2004 rape
Schoolgirls in Merseyside being made to undergo skirt length inspections
Harvey Weinstein given additional 16 year sentence for sex crimes committed in Los Angeles
Women experiencing domestic abuse more likely to attempt suicide
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In today's episode, Clara and Courtney speak with Sybil Shainwald about her decades-long career fighting for women's health law reform in the United States, and her dedication to the protection of women's rights. Among topics discussed are some of the key cases she has worked on, and life in post-Roe America. If you would like to learn more about Sybil Shainwald and her work, you can visit here website here.
News Roundups:
Women in Wales are still decades away from achieving equality
'Watch this creep' TikTok trend
Taliban bans contraception in Afghanistan
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In today's episode, Courtney and Clara discuss ecofeminism and peace building in Colombia with Natalia Urzola. Among the topics discussed are gender-based violence and the links between environmental justice and the prevention of gender based violence.
To learn more about Natalia, her work and her research, you can follow her on Twitter @NataliaUrzola, and read her articles, available via Google Scholar. To learn more about iAngel and contribute to their work, you can visit their website here.
News roundups:
More women now studying law in the UK than men
Backlash against the idea of using brain-dead women as surrogates
More women speak out about sexual misconduct by Montreal billionaire Robert Miller
Black women more likely to die or have their infants die within a year after childbirth, regardless of wealth
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In today's episode, we conclude our interview with Dr. Atina Kraweska on abortion rights in Poland, including what a woman's right to abortion is in Poland today.
To learn more about Atina's research and abortion rights in Poland, you can check out her list of publications through her profile at Birmingham University, available here.
You can check out Abortion Without Borders' website for more information here.
To learn more about Abortion Dream Team, check out their website.
If you would like to learn more about the Poland's Foundation for Women and Family Planning, you can visit their website here.
News roundups:
UN humanitarian group hopeful that the Taliban will reauthorise Afghan women to work with NGOs.
Andrew Tate forced alleged victim to earn €10,000 per month under threat of physical violence
Alpha Femtech bodysuit to reduce period pain
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On today's episode, Clara and Courtney discuss the history of abortion laws in Poland with Professor Atina Krajewska, and how Poland got to where it is today with abortion.
To learn more about Atina's research and abortion rights in Poland, you can check out her list of publications through her profile at Birmingham University, available here.
You can check out Abortion Without Borders' website for more information here.
To learn more about Abortion Dream Team, check out their website.
If you would like to learn more about the Poland's Foundation for Women and Family Planning, you can visit their website here.
News Roundups:
BBC facing backlash over sexist headline
NY reproductive rights constitutional amendment
McDonald's toxic culture
GenProBio Inc.'s lawsuit against West Virginia
Trans prisoners in Scotland
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In today's episode, Clara and Courtney discuss privacy concerns surrounding menstruapps, or period tracking apps, with Icelandic post-doctoral fellow, Dr. Daniela Alaatinoglu. To read Dr. Alaatinoglu's article this episode discusses, click here.
Brazil's feminist coding organisation's website, Coding Rights, can be found here.
To learn more about today's news roundups, view the following links:
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Nurse practitioner fired for refusing to prescribe birth control
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Met Police investigating 800 officers regarding claims of sexual and domestic abuse
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Met Police officer David Carrick admits to 49 offences including 24 counts of rape
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Police forces across the UK investigating staff after incidents of domestic violence and sexual abuse by Met Police officers
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Scottish Bill allowing easier changing of legal gender to be blocked by UK Parliament
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Icelandic football captain wins maternity pay case
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Andrew Tate to remain in custody in Romania until 27 February over human trafficking charges
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Andrew Tate found to have been messaging teen girls on Instagram
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In today's episode, Courtney and Clara speak with feminist author and journalist, and co-founder of Collective Shout, Melinda Tankard Reist about the harmful impacts of pornography and the porn industry on women and girls and our day-to-day lives.
If you would like to learn more about Collective Shout or get involved, you can visit their website here.
If you would like to read Melinda's recently published book He Chose Porn Over Me, you can purchase it on Amazon or from Spinifex Press.
To learn more about the concerning decline in women's care during childbirth, check out this BBC article.
If you're interested to learn more about the discrimination claim against the Miss France organisation, you can do that here.
To read more about the debate on sex work in the EU Parliament, you can do so here.
If you would like to read more about the sex vs. gender identity talk that was shut down at McGill University, you can read that here.
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In today's episode, Clara and Courtney speak with Dr. Hildur Fjola Antonsdottir about using financial compensation as a means for survivors of sexual assault to seek justice. They speak about Iceland's compensation mechanism and how this may provide an alternative way for survivors to seek justice outside the criminal courts. If you've enjoyed listening to today's episode, you can read more of Dr. Fjola Antonsdottir's research by searching her name on Google Scholar.
To learn more about pharmacies in the US being allowed to prescribe mifepristone, you can check out this article.
If you're interested in learning more about what happened at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, read this article.
To find out more about TikTok promoting deepfake pornography of Billie Eilish on its For You page, you can read this Vice article.
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In today's episode, Clara and Courtney discuss what it's like being a woman in tech law with Sonia Cissé, a partner in Linklaters' TMT practice. Sonia shares her tips for women hoping to pursue careers in tech law, and highlights some of the ways in which women are impacted in the creation of new technologies.
This is Feminist Law's last podcast episode for the holidays. We will return on January 9th with new episodes.
To learn more about Indonesia's punishment for sex outside of marriage, you can read more in this BBC article.
If you would like to learn more about Cambridge Dictionary's updates to the definitions of 'man' and 'woman', you can read this Telegraph article.
To read more about Stephen Bear being found guilty of disclosing private, sexual photographs and films, more details are available in this BBC article.
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As always, thank you for listening. Happy holidays!
In today's episode, Clara and Courtney discuss awarding victim status to children born as a result of rape, also known as Daisy's Law, with Kate Ellis, a solicitor-advocate from the Centre for Women's Justice.
To learn more about Daisy's campaign to enact Daisy's Law, you can follow the campaign on Twitter at @rapeconception.
To learn more about the Centre for Women's Justice and their work, you can follow them on Twitter at @centreWJ or visit their website, where you can also donate to support their work.
If you need support after listening to discussions in this episode, you can contact Rape Crisis in England and Wales, or contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline in the United States at 1-800-656-4673.
If you would like to learn more about the inequalities faced by survivors of domestic abuse when trying to access resources, you can read more here.
To learn more about victims of revenge porn being stalked by and harassed by their ex-partners, you can read more here.
If you want to read more about the Met Police officer who has been charged with two rapes, you can find more in this BBC article.
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In today's episode, Clara and Courtney speak with Flavia Agnes, an Indian lawyer, about the state of women's rights in India. To learn more about Flavia Agnes' NGO, Majilis Law, you can visit their website here.
To learn more about the new rules adopted by the European Parliament about gender equality on corporate boards, check out this information on the European Parliament's website.
If you want to read more about the report declaring that the London Fire Brigade is institutionally misgogynist and racist, you can read this article from the BBC.
To learn more about the forced sterilisation of Indigenous women in Quebec, this article from the CBC provides more background and information.
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On today's podcast, Clara and Courtney discuss women's experiences of misogyny and abuse on Twitter and what can be done about it.
To learn more about Dr. Holly Lawford-Smith and her research, you can see her published works here. You can visit her YouTube channel here, and her book 'Gender-Critical Feminism' is available online here.
To learn more about why detainees are able to walk free early after the passing of Spain's new consent law, check out this article.
To learn more about Rishi Sunak's comments on the murder of Zara Aleena, you can read this article in the Telegraph.
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In this episode, we talk about the importance of reproductive rights and bodily autonomy for women, the overturning of Roe v Wade in the United States and UK abortion laws.
To learn more about the organisation's Lauren mentioned in today's episode, check out these links:
Women's Equality Party
We Trust Women
MSI Reproductive Choices
If you want to learn more about the stories mentioned in today's feminist news roundup, you can do so at the following sites:
Colombian Activists Pressuring Health Facilities to Deliver on the Right to Abortion
Yorkshire Woman wins £60k in Discrimination Claim against Morrisons
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Courtney and Clara discuss period poverty with former Period Poverty Exeter events manager, Hannah Bruneau. In this episode, we discuss the pink tax, period stigma and period huts.
If you would like to get involved in period poverty activism or learn more, check out the following pages and organisations:
https://www.instagram.com/periodpovertyexe/
https://www.sanitree.org
https://www.bloodygoodperiod.com
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