GETTY*N/C Philip Davies MP has branded the criminal justice system inherently sexist towards men

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Philip Davies said he stands by his controversial claims that militant feminists “want to have their cake and eat it” made at the International Conference on Men’s Issues, despite facing calls for him to be suspended for his outspoken remarks. The 44-year-old Shipley MP, who was been branded “deeply sexist” by Jeremy Corbyn, has slammed the rampant “bias towards women” when it comes to sentencing in British courts.

Mr Davies, who sits on the Justice Select Committee, says sexism in the justice system is evidenced by the fact men are more likely to be sent to prison than women, despite committing the same crimes. He claims 61 per cent of men found guilty of robbery are sent into custody, while only 32 per cent of women suffer the same fate.

The inequality in the justice system is breathtaking Philip Davies MP

Mr Davies said: “A lot of it is to do with the fact women have children to look after, but two thirds of women in prison with a child have had their children taken off them. “The inequality in the justice system is breathtaking. “I’m arguing for equality – the justice system should be gender blind.”

The Doncaster-born MP says it is risible that men have to wear uniforms in prison but women do not “because it’s bad for their self esteem”. He added: “We have an equality-only-when-it-suits agenda.” Mr Davies slammed what he terms “politically correct bullies” who “just want to shut people [pro-men’s equality supporters] up.”

YOUTUBE The Shipley MP tol Express.co.uk that women get a better deal from the justice system

GETTY Jeremy Corbyn labelled Davies "deeply sexist" and called for Theresa May to suspend him

The Tory MP initially sparked controversy by giving a 45 minute speech at a conference organised by the Justice for Men and Boys party (J4MB), which has published material such as “13 reasons women lie about being raped”. It also doles out awards for “lying feminist of the month” and “whiny feminist of the month”. Jeremy Corbyn branded Mr Davies’ remarks criticising “feminist zealots” as being “deeply sexist”, saying it “shows utter contempt for women”. The Labour leader called for Theresa May to suspend Mr Davies.

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