Curfew series – is there a radical fix for violence against women?

Debates around women’s safety remain a critical topic across the world.

Following the murder of Sarah Everard in 2021, Baroness Jenny Jones sparked controversy in the UK when she suggested an 18:00 curfew for men in the House of Lords, arguing it would “make women a lot safer, and reduce discrimination across the board”.

She later clarified that the idea was symbolic rather than literal.

However, while some dismissed the proposal as extreme, others saw it as a way to highlight how often women must alter their behaviour for safety.

In July the National Police Chief’s Council declared violence against women and girls a “national emergency”, external after it was revealed that over one million, external VAWG-related (Violence Against Women and Girls) crimes , externalwere recorded in England and Wales, external in 2022-23, constituting 20% of all crimes documented by the police.

The Labour government recently announced plans to halve violence against women and girls over the next decade, focusing on reforms that emphasise education and the accountability of perpetrators.

In countries such as Switzerland and Spain, electronic ankle monitors, which are also used in Curfew, have been used on domestic violence offenders, external.

A pilot scheme also took place in London in 2021.

In addition to exploring the underlying factors contributing to violence against women and the measures to prevent it, Curfew also questions whether women are capable of violent acts, challenging traditional gender norms.

The show features an ensemble cast, including Larry Lamb, Bobby Brazier, and Mandip Gill.

Curfew is available to stream on Paramount+ from the 10 October.