The murder of 33-year-old marketing manager Sarah Everard by a serving police officer in March, 2021, triggered an outcry for the UK government, police, and justice system to do more to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG).
This report examines the efforts to improve the response to VAWG and provides an update on recent legislative and policy developments with relevant stakeholder reaction. The report concludes with a diary of key dates for VAWG-related events due in the coming months.