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The Latest Breaking News on First citizens’ assembly set up in east London to help scrutinise Met Police

First citizens’ assembly set up in east London to help scrutinise Met Police

‘We want a police service that works for all our communities. Many of the police want that as well’

Evening Standard

Former top cop hits out at missed opportunities for Met to accept it is ‘institutionally’ racist, after chief denies term AGAIN

Exclusive: Ex assistant commissioner Neil Basu said it was a ‘mistake’ Sir Mark Rowley would not admit his force was ‘institutionally’ racist at the first London Policing Board meeting

The Independent UK

Sadiq Khan refuses to rule out breaking up Met Police if reforms fail

The mayor said the new London Policing Board would help hold the force to account

Evening Standard

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What is institutional misogyny in policing? Our research shows what it looks like – and why it matters

Britain has witnessed a torrent of appalling examples of misogyny by those serving on the front line of public services in recent years. This has included police officers committing acts of violence and abuse against women.

The Conversation

Suella Braverman orders urgent review into ‘unacceptable police activism’

The Police Federation told the Home Secretary not to use its members as a “political football”

Evening Standard

Braverman hits out at officers taking the knee or dancing with protesters as she orders impartiality review

‘They want us to act like robots,’ police federation strikes back at home secretary’s investigation

The Independent UK

Inquiry to examine women’s treatment in Greater Manchester Police custody - OLD

The inquiry led by former victims’ commissioner Dame Vera Baird will focus on the use of strip searches and intimate checks.

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Inquiry to examine strip-searches of women by Greater Manchester police

Dame Vera Baird KC to lead independent review into force’s treatment of women in custody

The Guardian - UK

Met Police boss: ‘over 500’ officers on restricted duties amid standards probes

Sir Mark Rowley told a podcast that ‘many hundreds’ of Met Police officers are being investigated over sexual and domestic abuse claims.

The Independent UK

Avon and Somerset Police ‘institutionally racist’, chief constable says

Sarah Crew said issues of race, sexism and homophobia were present at her force.

The Independent UK

Avon and Somerset police chief admits force is institutionally racist

Sarah Crew also says force is ‘likely’ to be treating LGBTQ+ people, women and disabled people unfairly

The Guardian - UK

Avon & Somerset Police is 'institutionally racist', Chief Constable admits

Constabulary's top officer has vowed to make the system fair for Black people

Bristol Post

Met chief apologises for force’s treatment of LGBTQ+ people

Sir Mark Rowley makes apology in letter to activist Peter Tatchell, and says there is still ‘much for us to do’

The Guardian - UK

Met Police chief in ‘historic first’ apology over LGBT+ victimisation

Sir Mark Rowley has said ‘sorry to all of the communities we have let down’ for the force’s homophobic failings

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OPINION - The Standard View: The Met’s apology to LGBT+ people is welcome, but incomplete

It IS a welcome apology. In a letter to the campaigner Peter Tatchell, the head of the Metropolitan Police has said sorry for historic failings towards the LGBT+ community.

The Independent UK

Head of UK's biggest police force says sorry for past treatment of LGBTQ+ community

The head of Britain’s biggest police force has apologized for the department's past treatment of the LGBTQ+ community

The Independent UK

Met Police chief says sorry for past LGBT+ failings in ‘ground-breaking step’

The #ApologiseNow! campaign was supported by the late television star Paul O’Grady before his death in March.

The Guardian - UK

Police Scotland officers describe culture of sexism and victim-blaming

Those surveyed say sexist behaviour under-reported, with those who challenge it often ‘isolated from the team’

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The Independent UK

Senior female officer vows to tackle ‘shocking’ sexism in Police Scotland

A survey revealed 81% of officers agree sexism and misogyny is an issue within the force.

The Independent UK

‘Reluctance’ within police to admit some officers are racist and sexist – lawyer

Employment lawyer Margaret Gribbon has represented female officers making claims of sex discrimination against Police Scotland.

The Independent UK

Police Scotland chief admits force ‘is institutionally racist and discriminatory’

Sir Iain Livingstone said acknowledging the issue publicly is key to addressing it.

Daily Record

Scots cops 'punished' for raising concerns over 'racism, sexism and homophobia' from colleagues, report finds

The report into the culture of the force found instances of "poor behaviour being known and seen in plain sight with no action being taken".

Evening Standard

London Policing Board to oversee reform of Met Police after damning report

Londoners with diverse lived experiences and backgrounds are invited to apply for jobs.

Evening Standard

Met chief Sir Mark Rowley ‘crazy’ for not accepting the force is institutionally racist, says Louise Casey

The Met Commissioner rejects the use of term ‘institutional’ to describe the force’s problems - but does accept the findings of Baroness’s damning report

Evening Standard

Police backlash as federation chief accepts Met is ‘institutionally’ racist and sexist

Steve Hartshorn pitted himself against Scotland Yard chief Sir Mark Rowley

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