In the aftermath of the Angiolini Inquiry, which highlighted significant failures in police standards, the UK Labour Party has announced plans to introduce compulsory training for every police officer on violence against women and girls, following the inquiry findings into Sarah Everard's murder by serving officer Wayne Couzens. This decision comes as part of a broader call for systemic and cultural changes within the police force, emphasizing the need for a culture that is actively anti-misogynistic. Sarah Everard's case, marking its third anniversary, has become a focal point for demands for greater accountability and reform within the Met Police and nationwide. Additionally, ahead of International Women's Day, there have been calls for increased funding for specialist domestic abuse services and an overhaul of the vetting process for police officers.
Today marks three years since the horrific murder of Sarah Everard. It shook and community to the core and highlighted the dangers women all too often face. This week, the Angiolini Inquiry shone a light on how far the Met Police still has to go on winning back trust.
Today we remember Sarah Everard, who was kidnapped and killed by a serving police officer three years ago on this day. I'm thinking of Sarah's loved ones today and all the changes we need to see to prevent anyone else enduring the pain they have gone through.
.@UKLabour has said it will introduce compulsory violence against women and girls training for every police officer in the aftermath of inquiry findings into Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens ✍️: @bypatrickdaly https://t.co/BDYPkDgqmp
Angiolini review found damaging failures in police standards. Labour will introduce mandatory training for all officers on violence against women & girls and overhaul vetting, working w @OPinkney to develop new standards to support vital work police do https://t.co/rrfPJfWYGN
In the biggest global election year ever, we must address the online violence keeping women out of politics. WFD's @shannonmoc and Governors @MariaMillerUK and @JulieElliottMP spoke to @_CaitlinDoherty during our conference on women's selection processes in political parties. https://t.co/GNmtzhp14K
I spoke at the debate on language in politics ahead of #IWD2024. One in four women has experience domestic abuse. A women is killed every three days by a partner or ex-partner. We need real change and action from the Government👇🏾 https://t.co/3XSS2KuzPP
Opinion | The biggest news about police rapists is not in the Sarah Everard review The more police predators continue to be exposed, the more women will wonder if the Met Police force is too rotten to be saved 🖋️ @KateMaltby https://t.co/UtC31ljWmX
Wayne Couzens should never have been able to join the police service. Police forces across the country, including the Met, must create a culture that is actively anti-misogynistic. Action must be taken urgently to reform culture and standards. #BBCNewscast https://t.co/fn7ifIYqkk
A domestic abuse victim relayed her harrowing experiences to parliamentarians this week, highlighting the many impediments to securing justice. @MonidipaFouzder reports: https://t.co/nynDtf5ViG
A domestic abuse victim relayed her harrowing experiences to MPs and parliamentarians this week, highlighting the many impediments to securing justice. @MonidipaFouzder reports: https://t.co/ILG5h60Skb
A domestic abuse victim relayed her harrowing experiences to MPs this week, highlighting the many impediments to securing justice. @MonidipaFouzder reports: https://t.co/ILG5h60Skb
Thank you to @DawnButlerBrent for highlighting the urgent need for greater funding for specialist domestic abuse services in yesterday's @HouseofCommons debate ahead of International Women's Day on March 8th #DomesticAbuse #IWD
Systemic and cultural changes in policing need to happen much more urgently. Approaching the third anniversary of Sarah Everard's death, I spoke to Eddie Nestor at @BBCRadioLondon about the importance of officer vetting and heeding red flags both in the Met and nationwide. https://t.co/VpdPZoLa2Z