'The 1823 Gaol Act, which Elizabeth Fry was involved in, mandated sex-segregation of prisons and female warders for female inmates to protect them from sexual abuse and harassment.'

Cambridge Quakers honour Elizabeth Fry

'The 1823 Gaol Act, which Elizabeth Fry was involved in, mandated sex-segregation of prisons and female warders for female inmates to protect them from sexual abuse and harassment.'

by Rebecca Hardy 6th October 2023

Cambridge Quakers hosted a talk about Elizabeth Fry, the Victorian prison reformer, to hear about the legacy of her work.