Harriet Wistrich
Harriet Wistrich is a human rights lawyer and author, recognized for her advocacy work and her contributions to literature, and is longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction.
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Harriet Wistrich is the chief executive of the Centre for Women’s Justice, which released a report that found barriers to achieving a just outcome for women who have killed their abusers.
Why women kill | Global development
United Kingdom· 2025-11-28
Human rights lawyer Harriet Wistrich is concerned about what could be lost if the UK does leave the ECHR.
How Britain's ECHR membership became a political hot potatoUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-09
Harriet Wistrich, lawyer and chief executive of the Centre for Women’s Justice, said the judgment was 'great news' and 'a blow to wealthy and famous men who think they can use money to silence women'.
Women’s groups hail Noel Clarke libel defeat as victory for victims and press freedom | Noel ClarkeUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-23
Harriet Wistrich is the lead solicitor for the Menezes family during the inquest into Jean's death.
A chance encounter threw me into the campaign to expose the police killing of Jean Charles de Menezes. What happened next changed my life | Jean Charles de MenezesUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-13
Harriet Wistrich led the civil action against the Metropolitan Police involving several women who were deceived by undercover officers.
Spies, lies and betrayal: my ruinous relationship with an undercover cop | PoliceUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-22
Harriet Wistrich is a human rights lawyer longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction.
Four Irish writers on Carnegie longlists – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-02-14
