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"Why didn't I say anything?" "I knew something felt wrong, but I just stood there." "I laughed awkwardly, even though I wanted him to leave me alone." If you've ever asked yourself these questions after an uncomfortable encounter, you're not alone. As a personal safety and women's self-defence instructor, I hear stories like these all the time. Women often blame themselves for not reacting "properly" when someone invades their space, makes inappropriate comments, or behaves a

A new sex-based harassment offence introduced in April 2026 is already being actively enforced in the UK, with early police data suggesting a rollout of arrests. Within weeks of the law coming into force, British Transport Police reported approximately 26 arrests linked to the new offence. Now, in what is being described as a landmark case, a rail passenger has become the first person to be convicted under the new legislation after making a sexualised verbal advance towards a

For many women, booking a self-defence class can feel intimidating. You may be wondering: Will I need to be fit? Will I be expected to fight? What if I've never done anything like this before? Will I be the only beginner? The good news is that most women who attend a self-defence class start with exactly the same questions. At Women's Self-Defence UK, our classes are designed for everyday women, not martial artists. Whether you're 18 or 68, active or completely new to exercis