Blog posts by Kit Roskelly: 2009
Equality under the law
by Kit Roskelly // 15 January 2009, 20:17
A bill is currently going through Parliament which will, if it is approved, redefine the defence of 'provocation' in murder cases. Currently, 'provocation' can be claimed by people who commit murder, and if this defence is upheld, they can avoid...
The FA Cup. Where women aren't equal at all.
by Kit Roskelly // 6 January 2009, 20:16
It's not often I am moved to graffiti, but the recent posters advertising the FA Cup are seriously tempting me. They show footballers being tackled by milkmen and firemen on the football field. The slogan is 'The FA Cup. Where...
Another take on the Facebook breastfeeding protest
by Kit Roskelly // 4 January 2009, 00:17
A Facebook group, 'Hey, Facebook, breastfeeding is not obscene! (Official petition to Facebook)' is arguing against the social networking site's policy of removing photos of breastfeeding women. (Abby O'Reilly has written a previous post on this here). Pictures of women...
Founder of The F-Word, Catherine Redfern, has co-authored a new book with Kristin Aune. Find out more at the 
