AhlulBayt News Agency: Violence against women in the UK has turned into a worrying crisis.
The English newspaper The Guardian published a shocking report on the investigation of the murder of 80 women in the UK over the past year (2024), stating that this problem is still ongoing and worrying in England.
This report is only part of a broader problem that official statistics also confirm.
According to UK police statistics, on average, a woman is killed by a man every three days in the country. This worrying statistic not only highlights the severity of the crisis but also emphasizes the need to investigate the causes and underlying factors.
Violence against women in the UK; causes and underlying factors
Experts believe that several factors contribute to the increase in violence against women in the UK. Sarah Johnson, a sociologist and expert on gender issues in the country, says: "Violence against women has its roots in the culture of gender inequality, which still exists in modern British society."
She added: "Power inequality, economic dependence, and cultural issues continue to provide a fertile ground for domestic violence and other crimes."
According to experts, factors such as drug and alcohol addiction also play a significant role in this type of violence. Many of the murder cases recorded in the UK in recent years, including those mentioned in The Guardian's report, have been linked to drug addiction.
Professor James Richardson, a criminologist in the UK, believes that the psychological and social effects of these substances, especially in domestic environments, are a significant factor in creating violent tensions.
Another important factor is the lack of education and public awareness about dealing with violence. According to Emily Stewart, a women's rights activist in the UK, "Education from childhood in schools and culturalization in society can play a key role in reducing violence against women.
Unfortunately, in many cases, women do not benefit from legal support."
Inefficiency in the UK's judicial system and support for victims are other issues that experts point to. Many victims of domestic and sexual violence in the UK refrain from reporting the violence because they do not trust the judicial system.
Elizabeth McCarthy, a lawyer defending victims of domestic violence, says: "Lengthy and complex judicial processes, lack of psychological and social support, and in some cases, the return of victims to the same violent environments, have led many women to abandon their cases. This not only perpetuates violence but also reduces the possibility of holding perpetrators accountable."
According to her, another serious problem in the UK is the lack of resources and budget for providing support services. Many support centers that provide services such as counseling and temporary accommodation to victims are facing budget shortages. This has led many victims to face significant obstacles in seeking help.
Alongside traditional factors, new technologies have added new dimensions to violence against women. Experts believe that phenomena such as digital stalking and cyberbullying are on the rise in the UK.
Claire Andrews, a researcher on the impact of technology on domestic violence, says: "Technology allows perpetrators to use advanced tools to control and harass their victims. Tracking software, hacking into user accounts, and even online threats are among the things that make women more vulnerable to new forms of violence."
According to experts, the crisis of violence against women is not limited to victims; it also affects families, children, and British society as a whole.
Although some initial measures have been taken to address this problem, experts believe that these measures are insufficient, and without immediate and serious action, these disturbing statistics will continue.
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The English newspaper The Guardian published a shocking report on the investigation of the murder of 80 women in the UK over the past year (2024), stating that this problem is still ongoing and worrying in England.
This report is only part of a broader problem that official statistics also confirm.
According to UK police statistics, on average, a woman is killed by a man every three days in the country. This worrying statistic not only highlights the severity of the crisis but also emphasizes the need to investigate the causes and underlying factors.
Violence against women in the UK; causes and underlying factors
Experts believe that several factors contribute to the increase in violence against women in the UK. Sarah Johnson, a sociologist and expert on gender issues in the country, says: "Violence against women has its roots in the culture of gender inequality, which still exists in modern British society."
She added: "Power inequality, economic dependence, and cultural issues continue to provide a fertile ground for domestic violence and other crimes."
According to experts, factors such as drug and alcohol addiction also play a significant role in this type of violence. Many of the murder cases recorded in the UK in recent years, including those mentioned in The Guardian's report, have been linked to drug addiction.
Professor James Richardson, a criminologist in the UK, believes that the psychological and social effects of these substances, especially in domestic environments, are a significant factor in creating violent tensions.
Another important factor is the lack of education and public awareness about dealing with violence. According to Emily Stewart, a women's rights activist in the UK, "Education from childhood in schools and culturalization in society can play a key role in reducing violence against women.
Unfortunately, in many cases, women do not benefit from legal support."
Inefficiency in the UK's judicial system and support for victims are other issues that experts point to. Many victims of domestic and sexual violence in the UK refrain from reporting the violence because they do not trust the judicial system.
Elizabeth McCarthy, a lawyer defending victims of domestic violence, says: "Lengthy and complex judicial processes, lack of psychological and social support, and in some cases, the return of victims to the same violent environments, have led many women to abandon their cases. This not only perpetuates violence but also reduces the possibility of holding perpetrators accountable."
According to her, another serious problem in the UK is the lack of resources and budget for providing support services. Many support centers that provide services such as counseling and temporary accommodation to victims are facing budget shortages. This has led many victims to face significant obstacles in seeking help.
Alongside traditional factors, new technologies have added new dimensions to violence against women. Experts believe that phenomena such as digital stalking and cyberbullying are on the rise in the UK.
Claire Andrews, a researcher on the impact of technology on domestic violence, says: "Technology allows perpetrators to use advanced tools to control and harass their victims. Tracking software, hacking into user accounts, and even online threats are among the things that make women more vulnerable to new forms of violence."
According to experts, the crisis of violence against women is not limited to victims; it also affects families, children, and British society as a whole.
Although some initial measures have been taken to address this problem, experts believe that these measures are insufficient, and without immediate and serious action, these disturbing statistics will continue.
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