We’ve long appreciated Louis Theroux’s work, but his latest documentary raises a difficult question: did it end up offering a platform for controversial figures to amplify their notoriety, build “clout” & openly profit from misogyny? Amid lingering shots of luxury cars, designer watches & tailored suits, the documentary revealed a strain of fragile masculinity… one that seemed deeply uncomfortable with scrutiny or challenge. It also gave airtime to attitudes that went far beyond provocative:...

In January, following the enactment of a social media ban for U16-year-olds in Australia, the UK government announced plans to follow suit. Over the next three months, hundreds of teenagers will take part in trials to assess whether overnight curfews, time-limits or a full social media ban would be a success. Just six months after the introduction of the Online Safety Act, which is still being implemented in stages, this announcement has divided UK opinion, sparking heated debate. All eyes...

The UK government has just released its draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), which outlines an overhaul in its planning strategy. However, these proposals, which cover urban planning from transport to housing, entirely ignore Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in its strategy.   This omission has come as a shock to MPs and those in urban planning who emphasise the intricate relationship between urban environments and misogyny-driven violence against women and girls.  This...