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Andrew Doyle: If reports are to be believed, Rishi Sunak is set to roll back on plans for a ban on LGBT+ conversion therapy. After more than 40 Tory MPs signed a letter demanding a U-turn, the prime minister is said to be willing to no longer include legislation to ban the practice in The King's Speech next month.

There's a lot to unpack here, so joining me to discuss it is Barrister and Director at Gay Men's Network Dennis Kavanagh. Welcome back, Dennis.

First thing to ask is, what do they mean by "conversion therapy"?

Dennis Kavanagh: Well this is pure Orwell. These bans are in place all over the planet, and where principally they're directed towards the field of pediatric medicine, believe it or not. Now that's not what people will think of when you mention gay conversion therapy, but we're talking about the trans conversion therapy bit.

Doyle: Right, it's been conflated though hasn't it?

Kavanagh: That's correct.

Doyle: So when you think of gay conversion therapy you think back in the 60s, people putting electrodes on gay men to try and cure them and obviously we all agree that that's horrific and it needs to be banned…

Kavanagh: I certainly do.

Doyle: But it's not going on all that much.

Kavanagh: No, it's not happening at all in this country, thankfully. We could have done with a gay conversion therapy ban about 50 years ago, so we're legislating over a problem that doesn't exist so far as gay conversion therapy is concerned.

In terms of the so-called trans conversion therapy, the government found no evidence of this at all when they went to Coventry University for a study on this. We asked them what it is, we asked them what a ban would look like, and I'm afraid what we know from looking around the planet is what they really want to do is they want to expose pediatricians to the risk of prosecution when they're treating children who are, in explosive numbers, presenting with gender incongruence. 5,000% increase in females, well girls, little girls at the Tavistock between 2003 and 2013. So what the trans activists want, is they want a situation where a doctor is forced to accept the self-diagnosis of a child.

Doyle: Yes that's a problem isn't there, because Hannah Barnes' book on this subject, "Time to Think," found that there were all sorts of other issues going on with young children who who say they are gender dysphoric, or experiencing symptoms of such, such as autism, domestic violence, abuse, all sorts of other things that require a therapeutic interrogation.

Kavanagh: Well of course, and funny you should mention Hannah Barnes, I have some statistics from her book here: over 70% of referrals to GIDS had more than five associated features of comorbidities: abuse, depression, self-harm, suicide; 35% were on the autistic spectrum compared to 2% in the population; 42% of referrals had lost a parent through death or separation; 25%, that's a quarter, had spent some time in care. These are alarming statistics. This is a medical scandal of global proportions.

This is why Dr Hillary Cass, in her interim review on this matter, has said look, the affirmation approach - so that's the approach that this lot wants, and they want to enforce with their "conversion therapy ban" - she said that that is causing tremendous harm, in effect, and it should be replaced with a multidisciplinary model where talking therapies are employed, where doctors try to get to the bottom of this.

Because look, this is the only field of medicine, isn't it, where activists are saying that someone involved in psychotherapeutic interrogation, and I remind everyone of little children, confused little childre, vulnerable kids, autistic kids, kids, according to the Tavistock, 80 to 90% are same seex attracted, it's mainly gay kids, that's who we're talking about.

Doyle: Yes, but the activists would say that, when some a child says "I'm in the wrong body," that you must automatically believe them, and if you don't, and if you try and talk about those other potential issues that could have led to that feeling, you're effectively trying to convert them away from their true trans identity. That's the idea isn't it?

Kavanagh: That's what they say, but let's look at this seriously and as adults. If you leave these children alone, right, if you employ what's called "watchful waiting" or normal exploratory therapy, because that's what you normally do as a psychiatrist, something like 90% of those children will desist from their trans identification.

Doyle: During puberty?

Kavanagh: That's right. Puberty is the cure, and look the more and more I look at this debate, the more and more I form the conclusion puberty is a human right. And if we want to talk about the real conversion therapy that's going on in this country and around the planet, it is gay conversion therapy by gender.

Dr David Bell said in 2018 of the Tavistock, there are homophobic parents here. Matt Bristo, one of the psychotherapists there said, it feels like a new form of gay conversion therapy. Sonia Appleby, the safeguarding lead said, you cannot discuss the safeguarding issue of homophobia either coming from families or internalized homophobia. And it's not just staff at the Tavistock. Dr Hillary Cass, in her interim report said, we have spoken to lesbians, young lesbians, these kids remember, who felt under pressure to adopt a trans identification, cause lesbians felt they were at the bottom of the heap. That is modern gay conversion therapy, what is going on in the gender medicine business.

Doyle: So people are going to find that very confusing, because effectively what you're saying is that, to oppose trans… sorry to promote… sorry to oppose trans conversion therapy is a form of gay conversion therapy.

Kavanagh: I told you it was pure Orwell.

Doyle: That's the problem you know, it's difficult even to get your head around it. So is the problem when it comes to the government getting involved with these things, that they just don't understand that the language has in fact blinded well-intentioned people to a grotesque evil that could be taking place?

Kavanagh: Absolutely, I'm sure that's right. There's one thing that the other side in gender are good at, it's language games. We see this all the time and debates are often framed in ways that sound agreeable, that sound nice. Nobody wants gay conversion therapy, no one wants anybody subject to what is in effect a form of modern torture. But that's not what this is. You've got to look at this with some nuance.

What this is, is a threat of criminal prosecution to a therapist doing their job. I heard Dr Az Hakim on your show just the other week, he he calls the affirmation only approach a form of grooming, a form of reassuring a child that the transgender identity they've adopted is a good thing for them, that they should stick with. This is about concretizing identities in very young people at a time when they're experimenting.

Doyle: And that's a key point, isn't it, we're talking about about children. When it comes to adults, should be able to do whatever they want with their bodies, etc. But when we're talking about children, just to simply say, yes, a child's self diagnosis is what we must persist with, and put them on drugs which lead to cross- sex hormones in almost all cases, which can lead to irreversible surgery, I mean the ramifications here are extremely serious.

Kavanagh: They're tragic. There's a case in North Carolina today of a young lesbian who's now suing all the various gender doctors who she's been involved with. She's had a double mastectomy, she has serious mental health problems the rest of her life, you've interviewed numerous detransitioners here who tell exactly the same story. Who's paying the price for these luxury beliefs that you can change your sex, which as a matter of science you just can't. Who's paying the price? It's vulnerable children who are paying the price for this.

And and now we are in the era of lawsuits because, as you pointed out, this isn't just therapy, these aren't just small decisions. Puberty blockers will lead in most cases to problems with bone-density. God knows what they do to brain maturation. Cross-sex hormones will render children infertile. These are serious issues.

Doyle: And it's important to point out that the Cass review has said that we just don't have enough evidence about the long-term effects of puberty blockers, it doesn't exist. And there are no long-term studies.

Kavanagh: Well that's right. What Dr Hillary Cass said was there was no safe evidential basis for the prescription of puberty blockers and they should no longer be prescribed as a matter of routine. Now, someone dug into the Cass dataset and Professor Kathleen Stock's looked at it this week, and once the data were disaggregated, they found actually the puberty blocker cohorts, 70% had neutral to negative mental health effects. So these drugs are either doing nothing for part of the cohort, or they're actively hurting them. At the end of the day it's an experiment. It's an experiment on kids.

Doyle: Dennis Kavanagh, thanks so much for joining me.

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For reference, the lawsuit Dennis Kavanagh is referring to has been filed by Layton Ulery. This comes after Luka Hein filed suit in September, and Soren Aldaco and Prisha Mosley not long before that.

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Flying taxi's in the UK draws closer with the Future of Flight action plan

Flying taxis, crime-fighting drones and critical 999 care deliveries could all be a reality by 2030 thanks to the government and industry’s joint Future of Flight action plan, announced by the Department for Transport (DfT) today (18th March 2024).   Setting out a roadmap for drones and novel electric aircraft in the UK, the plan details how technology once confined to the realm of sci-fi could transform our skies, with studies estimating drone technology could boost the UK economy by £45 billion by the end of the decade. It details plans for the first piloted flying taxi flight by 2026 and regular services by 2028, regular drone deliveries across our skies by 2027 and demos of autonomous flying taxis without pilots on board by 2030 – transforming how people and goods are transported. Aviation and Technology Minister, Anthony Browne, said:   Cutting-edge battery technology will revolutionise transport as we know it – this plan will make sure we have the infrastructure and regulation in place to make it a reality.  From flying taxis to emergency service drones, we’re making sure the UK is at the forefront of this dramatic shift in transportation – improving people’s lives and boosting the economy. The plan was unveiled on the same day the minister is due to visit Vertical Aerospace in Bristol – one of the UK companies making flying taxis and at the cutting edge of innovation in aviation. These greener, quieter flying taxis are already undergoing the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) authorisation process and have been made possible thanks to rapid advances in battery technology, meaning they are light enough to stay in the air and powerful enough to cover the distances needed. Some of the other actions set out in the plan include:   - allowing drones to fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) so that the sector can grow without limiting the skies for other aircraft - breathing life into smaller aerodromes by setting out how they can operate as vertiports for electric aircraft that take off vertically (sometimes known as electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft) - developing standards to improve security for drones to boost public safety - engaging communities and local authorities so that they can enjoy the economic and social benefits of these technologies Image via Vertical Aerospace First imagined in the Flightpath to the Future in 2022, this joint plan between industry and government sets out the strategic direction of the sector over the next 5 years, striking a balance between innovation, security, safety and cutting emissions. The benefits of this new technology are already being seen in the UK. West Midlands Police uses drones to tackle violent crime and antisocial behaviour. In July 2023, a drone team was deployed, successfully identifying 2 offenders and another suspect at a speed and distance that would have taken ground officers hours to track down. Drones are also helping frontline NHS staff save lives. For 6 months between October 2022 and March 2023, the UK drone service provider Skyfarer partnered with University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust and Medical Logistics UK to test drones to deliver surgical implants and pathology samples between sites. In one case, drones reliably helped cut delivery times of surgical implants between Coventry and Rugby hospitals from up to an hour to just 18 minutes – a 70% decrease. The Future of Flight action plan contains measures to make drone applications and assessments easier by creating new and simple digital platforms that operators can use – ensuring companies and public services are no longer shackled by red tape and get drones up and flying quicker. It will also enable the development of vertiports – mini-airports for drones and electric aircraft that take off vertically – by developing certification standards and reviewing the use of existing infrastructure to deliver at speed, boost safety and security and put the passenger first. Industry partners will also undertake multiple industry-leading trials to explore new ways to operate drones beyond the visual line of sight and demonstrate electric aircraft – keeping accidents to a minimum and making the most of technological advances. This could include finding and repairing faults quicker on our railways with fewer delays and cancellations for train passengers, providing new connections across the UK and using technology to help our emergency services.  The Future of Flight action plan comes ahead of the fifth meeting of the Future of Flight Industry Group, a joint force established in February 2023 for government and industry leaders to tackle the biggest challenges facing the sector and set ambitious goals as emerging aviation technologies become more commonplace. Duncan Walker, Chief Executive of Skyports and Chairman of the Future of Flight Industry Group, said: The UK is home to one of the world’s most important aerospace industries and is in an ideal position to be a pioneer in the next era of aviation. The government and industry have a joint commitment to support the development, industrialisation and introduction of new aviation technologies. Continued collaboration will ensure that we capitalise on the significant domestic and international market opportunities presented by the future of flight. By supporting research and development in electric aircraft and drones, and with the help of key partners like the CAA, the action plan aims to usher in a new era of eco-friendly aviation and boost the economy with new investments, ensuring the UK captures the full potential of this emerging global industry as a force for good and a driver of growth. Sophie O’Sullivan, Head of Future Safety and Innovation at the UK Civil Aviation Authority, said:   Aviation stands on the cusp of its next, potentially biggest, revolution since the invention of the jet engine. Drones, eVTOL and other different vehicles have the potential to change transportation options forever. We welcome the firm direction the government’s Future of Flight action plan provides for the industry as it continues to innovate. Our role in this bright future of aviation will be enabling technological advances and providing regulatory support while ensuring that all forms of new aviation technology enjoy the same high safety standards as traditional aviation. Anne-Lise Scaillierez, CEO of UK drone trade association ARPAS-UK, said:  Drones help professional teams capture data from the sky in a safer, cheaper, smarter and greener way and, in the future, they will help transport cargo and people. ARPAS-UK and the industry are looking forward to actively and collectively implementing the actions in the plan so that we can accelerate the safe use of drones by end-user industries. We thank the DfT, CAA and all involved parties for making it happen. Not only is the Future of Flight action plan a testament to the government’s commitment to advancing aviation technologies, but it gives industry the confidence to continue breaking barriers in the sector. Vertical Aerospace, whose pioneering innovation in electric vertical take-off aircraft is creating a cleaner, quieter way to travel, is just one of several UK-based manufacturers that will benefit from the plan.  Stephen Fitzpatrick, Founder and CEO, Vertical Aerospace, said:   The UK has a long heritage in aerospace and the publication of this plan sets out how we will lead the next revolution of flight. With government and business working together, we can unleash the huge economic, environmental, and social benefits of zero emissions flight globally. Vertical is hugely proud to be at the forefront of leading this new chapter. Read the full article

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TDP 1236: FOR YOUR RCONSIDERATION Episode 2 PARADOX

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  Paradox is a 2009 British science fiction police drama, starring Tamzin Outhwaite as Detective Inspector Rebecca Flint. Written by Lizzie Mickery and produced by Clerkenwell Films for the BBC, it was filmed and set in Manchester, England.

Flint heads a police team played by Mark Bonnar and Chiké Okonkwo, working with a scientist played by Emun Elliott, as they attempt to prevent disasters foretold by images being sent from the future.

The series aired on BBC One and BBC HD during November and December 2009. It received mostly negative reviews from critics, and it was not renewed for a second season.

Synopsis[edit]

Detective Inspector Rebecca Flint (Tamzin Outhwaite), Detective Sergeant Ben Holt (Mark Bonnar) and Detective Constable Callum Gada (Chiké Okonkwo) investigate images being broadcast to an eminent astrophysicist Dr Christian King's (Emun Elliott) laboratory, which appear to show catastrophic events in the future.[1][2]

Production[edit]

Murray Ferguson, chief executive of Clerkenwell Films, said that they were looking for something "different from the traditional formula of investigating a crime that has already taken place" and premise for the series, the police having knowledge of future incidents, was developed. Lizzie Mickery (The 39 Steps, The State Within) was chosen to write the series. She said she has "always been interested in the decisions you're not aware you are making". The series was based on the "moral and emotional implications of having the ability to change the future". The series was then commissioned by Ben Stephenson and Jay Hunt for BBC One with executive producers Patrick Spence, for BBC Northern Ireland, and Ferguson. The series was produced by Marcus Wilson and directed by Simon Cellan Jones and Omar Madha.[3] Filming began in Greater Manchester, England in June 2009,[1] with the majority of filming in the Northern Quarter district[citation needed] of the City of Manchester. The Imperial War Museum North is used as the backdrop for Dr King's place of employment, Prometheus Labs.

Filming was completed over 13 weeks and Fergison said: "Each episode is set within a very short time period so the changeable weather caused havoc."[3]

Cancellation[edit]

On 25 February 2010, David Bentley of the Coventry Telegraph writing in their Geek Files blog, quoted an unnamed BBC spokesman: "In spite of a great cast and production team, Paradox did not find its audience in the way that we had hoped".[4]

Episodes[edit]

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date UK viewers (millions) 1 "Episode 1" Simon Cellan Jones Lizzie Mickery 24 November 2009 4.81 million Astrophysicist Christian King receives multiple ambiguous images ostensibly referencing a looming catastrophe. DI Rebecca Flint is called in to investigate. Can a disaster be averted? 2 "Episode 2" Simon Cellan Jones Lizzie Mickery 1 December 2009 2.94 million Still reeling from events of the previous day, the group attempts to piece together new clues and prevent a tragedy, with DI Flint unaware of potentially devastating personal consequences. 3 "Episode 3" Simon Cellan Jones Lizzie Mickery 8 December 2009 3.32 million 4 "Episode 4" Omar Madha Mark Greig 15 December 2009 3.12 million 5 "Episode 5" Omar Madha Lizzie Mickery 22 December 2009 3.11 million The series finale finds a disillusioned Dr. King working with the team to prevent an attack that will have dire consequences for each team member. Consequences of prior failures result in multiple moral dilemmas. Who will live, and who will die?

Reception[edit]

The series peaked at 4.81 million viewers for the first episode.

In The Daily Telegraph, James Walton said that despite the "exciting" climactic scenes, "[s]adly, by then the show's complete absence of internal logic (or, if you prefer, its overwhelming silliness) meant that it was beyond help."[5] Comparing with American series FlashForward and ITV1's Collision, Alex Hardy from The Times said that the former "is currently doing a much better job at such space-time contemplation" and that the "'working back from an accident' format unfolded much more deliciously" in the latter.[6] Following the second episode, The Times' Andrew Billen said that although the last 10 minutes were exciting, "[t]he difficulty lay in the 50 minutes of scratchy dialogue, robotic acting and general misery that it took to get there."[7] Jeremy Clay from the Leicester Mercury also liked the climax but said "the rest was utterly daft",[8] the programme tried the patience of The Observer's Phil Hogan[9] and Tom Sutcliffe from The Independent said that "the Prometheus Innovation Satellite Downlink offers a perfect acronym for the state you'd have to be in to take this kind of thing seriously".[10]

A new Tin Dog Podcast

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Another great review: www clashmusic com/live/live-report-harry-styles-cbs-arena-coventry/

We have no notes for Harry Styles on his Love on Tour UK return. He has perfected the show, which began in Las Vegas in September 2021, and it was clear when he played in Coventry last night.

On what was an epic night for his fans, Harry played many of the hits, including some which he referred to as “oldie[s] but goodie[s]”. 

Fresh from winning the prestigious Ivor Novello award for most performed song of the year for ‘As It Was’ last week, the ‘Watermelon Sugar’ singer gave a flawless performance and even a few technical difficulties with his equipment not working properly at the start (he apologised for having “broken” ears, “in the name of honesty”) couldn’t set him back on what was a show-stopping set.

Opening the set with slow burner, ‘Daydreaming’, the set moved seamlessly between upbeat numbers and slower songs like ‘Matilda’.

Harry has an innate star quality. Being on centre stage came naturally for him and during ‘Adore You’, as the crowd sang back the lyrics “I’d walk through fire for you / Just let me adore you,” he cheekily quipped, “OK!”

Whether he was blowing kisses to adoring fans, waving to them or wearing the fuschia pink feather boas thrown onto the stage, the charismatic Styles had a very natural stage presence and, of course, he is no stranger to being in the public eye!

It’s almost as though he appeared on a hugely successful talent show, and you can see why One Direction did so well all those years ago! 

When it comes to audience engagement for Harry Styles… again, no notes. He had a dedicated segment of the show where he took a moment to appreciate the signs people were holding up, which led to some conversations about birthdays, upcoming weddings and even naming babies after him (the expectant mother was due to give birth on the day of the show, to which Harry questioned whether being at the show was a “good idea” before offering to bring her water, a chair or a blanket). 

He also played his latest single ‘Satellite’, as well as ‘Late Night Talking’ and ‘Fine Line’. A poignant moment came during ‘Sign of the Times’ when fans had arranged pink and red lights to be shone during the song as a tribute to the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017. Harry commented on the “beautiful” display.

A brilliant show and one not to be missed if you enjoy pop music as Harry Styles’ show is a masterclass in how it’s done.

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Lord of the Flies Review

Review of Lord of the Flies watched at the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry on the 29th April 2023. A Leeds Playhouse Production directed by Amy Leach, designed by Max Johns and adapted by Nigel Williams.

The production started off promisingly. The opening audio recording giving brief context to the state of the world the play inhabits, coupled with a simple yet effective movement piece depicting young adults being evacuated onto a plane gave me hope for the coming show. Sadly this hope quickly ebbed away with the plane crash being depicted in a slightly ''youth theatre'' style (the company shaking their way around stage.) More stylistic movements would have been welcomed, a thread I wish had carried itself throughout the performance. Once on the island and with the initial character meetings out the way the action descended into chaos following the classic William Golding novel. It's my opinion that the breakdown of the groups' sanity happened too quickly and would have benefited from a more lengthy/nuanced approach.

Max John's design: depicting a central island surrounded by palm trees, in a stark white and black contrasting palette was sadly not to my taste. The central rostra/platform was meant to depict multiple areas across the island, but the constant location hopping became confusing. There was never quite enough space between the warring groups to add effective tension. A personal pet peeve of mine is having props and scenery painted black in an attempt to make them unfamiliar to the audience, something that sadly Lord of the Flies did, not a fan I must say!

Although the show is steeped in violence, fight scenes felt laboured and clunky. Slow-motion fight scenes are very hard to pull off and sadly they dragged on a little too long. Piggy's death (spoiler alert) was regrettably insignificant with him being rolled off the top of the central platform onto a mat hidden from view. The overall lack of aggression/conviction in the fight scenes meant we, as an audience, are left wanting more.

There were a few stand out performances though. Angela Jones as Ralph, Patrick Dineen as Jack and Jason Connor as Piggy were all riveting to watch. I've no doubt that they will become very confident performers in the years to come, they certainly know how to command a space and make their presence known. The rest of the company were good, but at times they did feel underused and the stage was at risk of overcrowding.

Overall the performance felt somewhat disjointed. Tension needed a bit more time to fully develop and a more stylistic movement theme would have been welcome. The push for greater accessibility of the audience and increased diversity onstage was definitely a a meritable point. Something all productions should strive towards in 2023!

In the end Lord of the Flies gets a wombat rating of:

3 Wombats 'It was alright'

Thanks for reading, The Wombat's Opinion

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A woman was raped in a homeless shelter in Coventry, according to a shocking report.

Mixed sex accommodation led to women feeling unsafe, with one woman sexually assaulted and two others being ‘treated like a sex object’ or described as a ‘fresh piece of meat’.

Other women reported witnessing domestic violence or even being placed in accommodation close to their former abusers.

And homeless mothers were placed in unsuitable accommodation. One told how she had to wash her son in a sink which was too small for him because there was no bath, while another said the room she was offered with her baby had blood on the curtains and mattress.

The report aims to highlight women’s experience of homelessness, and has been compiled by Coventry charity Kairos Women Working Together (WWT) along with Homeless Link and Coventry Haven Women’s Aid.

Entitled A Home of Her Own, the report aims to highlight the housing needs of women experiencing homelessness in their own words, and lobby for change in Coventry.

The authors spoke to nine women to discover more about their experiences and what can be done to help others in similar situations.

Why is the report coming out now?

In an introduction, the report sets out why the issue is so crucial.

A spokeswoman for Kairos said that women are disproportionately affected by homelessness in comparison to men – but the problem is largely hidden. Domestic violence is a key cause.

In 2019 the Women’s Budget Group found that Coventry is lacking in specialist, female-only accommodation which adopts a trauma and gender-informed approach.

In mixed accommodation, women often feel unsafe and have experienced verbal and even sexual abuse.

And the coronavirus pandemic has not helped, amplifying the difficulties of women who were already vulnerable.

The report states: “COVID-19 has caused cataclysmic shockwaves on a global scale, the ramifications of which are likely to have a lasting impact.

“More locally, coronavirus has exacerbated the vulnerabilities of women with multiple disadvantages further, particularly with regards to housing.

“The commissioning of 10 female only complex needs beds at The Salvation Army is a great outcome and a step in the right direction to ending women’s homelessness in Coventry.

“However, more provision is needed- it is likely there will be an influx of vulnerable women needing housing in the aftermath of lockdown. Kairos WWT strategic review identified “homelessness” as a key systemic barrier affecting our service users.

“Now more than ever the gap in specialist female-only accommodation in Coventry is palpable.

“In response to COVID-19 and women’s homelessness the direction of A Home of Her Own has changed.

“COVID-19 provides an opportunity to procure accommodation bringing A Home of Her to fruition.”

What were the findings?

One of the nine women was raped in mixed-sex homeless accommodation.

She said: “I’ve been raped in one when it was meant to be safe. It had cameras and staff 24/7 but it still happened. Mixed rough sleepers is wrong and unsafe.”

Another woman said that generally she had found the accommodation ‘quite pleasant’ and that she was grateful to have a bed.

But when asked if she had any negative experiences she added: “What I haven’t liked is being treated like a sex object by men.”

And she said that if she could change one thing about homelessness accommodation, it would be a female-only space.

A summary of the report found that the theme of safety was ‘consistent’ in the responses.

What happens now?

The authors of the report will bring the women’s testimony to the attention of homelessness accommodation providers.

This Friday, October 9, volunteers will be sleeping out in Coventry to raise awareness of the plight of homeless and vulnerable women in the city.

On the same day, the campaign will be officially launched and there will be a podcast Q&A and virtual quiz.

The report states: “Participant one describes being raped whilst staying in mixed homelessness accommodation.

“This is a harrowing testimony from a woman who has undoubtedly experienced multiple traumas during her life-course.

“It is unacceptable to learn she was violated in a place which had a duty of care to keep her safe.

“Similarly, two participants fleeing domestically abusive relationships, describe being placed in accommodation close to their perpetrators.

“Again, this raises questions relating to the suitability of both accommodations which potentially placed both women at further risk from their abusers.

“Participant four describes male perpetrators of domestic abuse staying at a female only property unauthorised, whilst continuing to abuse their partners within the accommodation.

“The aforesaid highlight safeguarding concerns that were echoed by participants.

“Participant four describes constant booze, drugs, and parties which staff would join in with.

“Themes relating to safety were consistent across most WLEH wisdoms - this is a significant concern and a breach of every human’s basic needs.”

Find out more about the project on the website.

THIS IS WHY WE NEED FEMALE ONLY SPACES.