Jess Phillips on Misogyny... Bibby Stockholm + JD Vance
Jul 23, 2024
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Jess Phillips, Home Office minister, discusses the rising violence against women and girls in England and Wales, with an estimated 2 million victims yearly. They also talk about the closing of Bibby Stockholm, the Strictly Come Dancing scandal, and JD Vance. Plus, political updates from Adam and Chris on the week so far.
Addressing patriarchal norms is crucial to combat power crimes against women.
Accurate data and accountability are essential in setting goals to reduce violence.
Deep dives
Policing Priorities and Violence Against Women
The National Police Chiefs Council report addresses violence against women and girls, treating it as a top priority comparable to terrorism. The report highlights shocking statistics, estimating that one in twelve women and girls could become victims of such crimes annually, amounting to two million individuals. Minister Jess Phillips, a key figure in tackling this issue, emphasizes the importance of addressing patriarchal norms and misogynistic attitudes in society to combat power and control crimes.
Measuring Progress and Targets in Combatting Violence
Minister Jess Phillips discusses setting a goal to halve violence against women and girls within a decade, emphasizing the necessity for accurate baseline data and accountability. The challenges of defining metrics for such a broad category of crimes like violence against women and girls are acknowledged, ensuring that targets are more than symbolic gestures but reflect genuine progress.
Influence of Cultural Factors and Prevention Efforts
Jess Phillips acknowledges cultural influences on violence against women, pointing to misogynistic attitudes perpetuated online and the need for broader conversations to address prevention strategies. The report's mention of engaging with social media companies to improve responses to online threats underscores the importance of regulating such platforms in combating violence against women.
High-Speed Rail Challenges and Government Decisions
The discussion shifts to infrastructure projects like the cancelled northern leg of the High-Speed 2 rail line, revealing consequential decisions and financial implications. Issues surrounding unused platforms, land acquisitions, and altering train operations demonstrate the complexities and trade-offs in major transportation initiatives facing the government.
Today, we look at the National Police Chiefs Councils report into rising violence against women and girls, with Home Office minister Jess Phillips.
The report estimates at least one in 12 women (about 2 million) in England and Wales would be victims of violence every year, and that the problem had been growing.
Adam and Jess also discuss the closing of the Bibby Stockholm barge, the Strictly Come Dancing scandal and JD Vance.
Plus, Adam and Chris are re-united to round up the political week so far.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Hal Haines. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.
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