Becoming a Woman: Trans Women and Male Violence
I don’t really know what it is to become a woman. When I started to become one, in puberty, I was too young to really be able to appraise it. I only … Continue reading
Fear in Enclosed Spaces – Don’t Be That Guy
Yesterday I had two rather similar experiences, with vastly different outcomes. One was rather enjoyable – the other triggered a pretty drastic trauma response, the after-effects of which are still … Continue reading
A Brief Comment on Peter Nunn, Sentenced Today For Twitter Abuse
Today, Peter Nunn has been sentenced to 18 weeks in jail under section 127 of the Communications Act, for sending electronic messages that are “grossly offensive or of an indecent, … Continue reading
.@Twitter: Optimised For Abuse
Last summer I was the target of months of violent, misogynistic abuse. The abuse was widely reported, although the worst tweets (most of the tweets), were never broadcast or printed, … Continue reading
This Is Feminism: Speech at Cambridge Union Debate
I thought I’d upload the text of this speech, which contains a celebration of some awesome feminists from around the world, for International Women’s Day 2014. The motion was “This … Continue reading
Women’s Aid Speech on Cyber-Harassment
Before I begin, I just want to warn you all, that I will be quoting some of the messages I have received. They include offensive language and references to sexual violence, … Continue reading
How to be the perfect victim – a how-to guide for good girls.
TW for victim-blaming, sexism and racism – many direct quotations included. Don’t feed the trolls If you react in any way other than with silence to people threatening you, you … Continue reading
Our New Lord Chief Justice: A Barrister’s Perspective
– Emma Dixon In November 2011, one of the country’s most senior judges, Lady Justice Hallett, voiced her support for the use of the ‘tie-breaker’ provisions in the Equality Act … Continue reading
The Day the Judiciary Didn’t Change
The news – although not yet officially announced – that Sir John Thomas is to succeed Lord Judge as lord chief justice of England and Wales shows how fallible some … Continue reading
Banknotes Campaign Meets the Bank of England – Statement
Yesterday, the 9th of July, I met the Bank to discuss our campaign, how we might remedy the current issue of Churchill / Fry, and how we might ensure that … Continue reading
Caroline Criado-Perez 