Criminality - British police sound alarm over violence against women
Violence against Women and Girls has reached drastic proportions in the UK, according to a report from the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC).
In the past twelve months, in the regions of England and Wales alone, over one million violent incidents against Women and Girls were recorded. This includes sexual violence, domestic abuse, stalking, and child abuse.
Police speak of a "national emergency"
This equates to nearly 3000 incidents per day and 20% of all crimes, if fraud is excluded. At least one in twelve women is a victim each year, according to the report. The dark figure may also be high.
And the violence is increasing: Compared to the years 2018 and 2019, the number of crimes has increased by 37%. This is a "national emergency", according to the report.
The criminal justice system is overwhelmed
The NPCC called on the government to establish a national centre for public safety to address the issue on various levels. With the existing institutions and criminal prosecution alone, it is not possible to cope with the situation.
"A central point of contact within the police, which bundles specialized skills and competencies, would support police forces in improving their response to violence against Women and Girls," said Maggie Blyth, the deputy police president responsible for the issue.
Tech companies should combat misogynistic content
The NPCC called for a cross-societal response to the "alarming extent" of the violence. The government must present a plan on how all forms of sexual abuse can be prevented and how victims can be ensured the right to therapeutic help.
Tech companies should also be held accountable. These should prevent boys from being confronted with misogynistic material on the internet. As an example, Blyth named the American-British influencer Andrew Tate, who, according to the BBC, radicalizes young men with misogynistic attitudes.
The violence against women and girls in England and Wales, as highlighted in the report, includes alarming incidents of child molestation.The increase in violence against women in the United Kingdom has prompted the police in London to closely follow and watch suspected criminals linked to these incidents.Despite the efforts of the police and the criminal justice system, the number of incidents of violence against women in England and Wales has seen a 37% increase, following the years 2018 and 2019.The United Kingdom's National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) has urged tech companies to combat misogynistic content, as it believes that exposure to such material may contribute to criminality related to violence against women.
