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Barbara Speed

Barbara Speed

The Guardian

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‘If my boyfriend did what my pastor did, I believe police could investigate’. The campaign to close a serious gap in UK law

‘If my boyfriend did what my pastor did, I believe police could investigate’. The campaign to close a serious gap in UK law

When Rachael Reign finally left her relationship and called the police, she came with a litany of allegations. She felt parts of her life had been...

31.03.2026 10

The Guardian

Barbara Speed

I loved Girls – but could I trust Lena Dunham to write about London?

11.07.2025 10

The Guardian

Barbara Speed

Something big is happening in the world of contraception. It’s going backwards

15.01.2025 20

The Guardian

Barbara Speed