Simon Myerson, at The Blogs

Jul 14, 2021, 3:56 PM

Is the Beth Din really telling agunot not to report crime?

An ultra orthodox man signs a petition at a demonstration for women's rights held outside the Rabbinical court for divorces in Jerusalem on March 19, 2008. Photo by Miriam Alster/Flash90. Via Jewish News

The Federation Beis Din, “recognises that withholding the giving or receiving of a Get is a form of controlling and abusive behaviour”. It “welcomes the fact that this will be recognised as such by the law”. It “condemns anyone who attempts to use the withholding...

Jun 2, 2016, 7:03 PM

Naz Shah’s remorse appears to be entirely genuine

I questioned Naz Shah on Sunday night at the communal meeting in Leeds. I was impressed with the audience’s behaviour – she had, after all, said anti-Semitic things and, although the questions were tough, they were almost unanimously polite and people listened to her. I...

About Me

Simon Myerson QC is a barrister and part-time judge authorised to try allegations of serious sexual crime. He is Chair of Leeds Representative Council and a Trustee of his (orthodox) shul. He has a longstanding interest in the way in which the Jewish community responds to the abuse of women.