Read my article on the UK #FGM trial in Huffington Post UK
‘The UK must empower women and girls to be free from the harmful effects of female genital mutilation (FGM) by ending this global practice. Prosecuting criminal cases must be seen[…]
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Felicity writes on suspect anonymity for Huffington Post UK – does the UK really need a right to anonymity?
‘In the current debate over suspect anonymity, the fundamental importance of open justice is being overshadowed by individuals who have been the subject of salacious publicity. Most recently by MP[…]
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Felicity writes for Huffington Post on the face veil in court in the UK
‘Baroness Hale, Deputy President of the Supreme Court, has said that women giving evidence in court should do so without a face veil. She said she had come to this[…]
Sexual Violence in conflict can end with the empowerment of women Felicity explains
‘To end sexual violence in conflict, there needs to be more women in senior positions within the UN and other international organisations, more female ambassadors to the UN; and more[…]
Felicity explains why there was no case to answer for Shrien Dewani for Huffington Post
‘Lawyers are often asked: How can you represent someone you know is guilty? The truth is you don’t know if anyone is guilty unless, perhaps you were a witness to[…]