Sarah Everard’s death was meant to be a watershed moment – what happened?
1 year, 10 months ago

Sarah Everard’s death was meant to be a watershed moment – what happened?

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two years ago, Wayne Couzens, a serving member of the elite and armed parliamentary and diplomatic protection order of the Metropolitan Police, abducted, raped and murdered Sarah Everard using Covid restrictions as the reason to illegally apprehend her. Most of us remained traumatised by those weeks and what we learnt about Couzens and his decades of flashing women – being nicknamed “the rapist” by his colleagues and hiding in plain sight as an armed police officer, before committing the worst crime imaginable. I’ll give you some very specific women to listen to: Listen to Baroness Casey, whose damning interim report came out in October about misconduct within the police. Every point of this needs to be responded to and implemented Listen to Dr Katrin Hohl and Professor Betsy Stanko, who are heading up Operation Soteria Bluestone, to increase the number of rape cases that make it to court If the police really want to increase the trust of women, they should conduct an immediate statutory review and make it public.

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‘Reality of men’s violence’: 80 women allegedly killed by men in UK in 2024
1 week, 1 day ago

‘Reality of men’s violence’: 80 women allegedly killed by men in UK in 2024

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Police officers perpetrate shocking levels of domestic abuse with impunity, report finds
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Police officers perpetrate shocking levels of domestic abuse with impunity, report finds

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International Women’s Day: Sign up to our expert panel event on sexism and misogyny in Britain’s police forces
10 months ago

International Women’s Day: Sign up to our expert panel event on sexism and misogyny in Britain’s police forces

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Sarah Everard: The Search for Justice : The moment police finally tracked down Wayne Couzens revealed in new documentary
10 months ago

Sarah Everard: The Search for Justice : The moment police finally tracked down Wayne Couzens revealed in new documentary

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Women even more at risk since Sarah Everard’s murder, says Couzens prosecutor
10 months ago

Women even more at risk since Sarah Everard’s murder, says Couzens prosecutor

The Telegraph  

Violence against women and girls is getting worse, the prosecutor in the Wayne Couzens trial has said. Tom Little KC said he did not think the number of attacks was “reducing or decreasing in any way” following the murder of Sarah Everard in March 2021 by the serving Metropolitan Police officer. Sarah Everard: The Search For Justice has been two-and-a-half …

At least 350 women killed by men since murder of Sarah Everard
10 months ago

At least 350 women killed by men since murder of Sarah Everard

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How was Sarah Everard murderer Wayne Couzens allowed to join the police?
10 months, 1 week ago

How was Sarah Everard murderer Wayne Couzens allowed to join the police?

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Female police officer seriously assaulted in ‘despicable’ attack
1 year, 2 months ago

Female police officer seriously assaulted in ‘despicable’ attack

The Independent  

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Police officer moved to work with domestic violence victims despite probe into abusing partner
1 year, 2 months ago

Police officer moved to work with domestic violence victims despite probe into abusing partner

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Half of women ‘not confident’ police will properly investigate sexual assault and domestic abuse claims
1 year, 9 months ago

Half of women ‘not confident’ police will properly investigate sexual assault and domestic abuse claims

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Domestic abuse victims are three times more likely to try to kill themselves, study finds
1 year, 10 months ago

Domestic abuse victims are three times more likely to try to kill themselves, study finds

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Former Met officer and prolific rapist David Carrick facing jail for sex attacks
1 year, 11 months ago

Former Met officer and prolific rapist David Carrick facing jail for sex attacks

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Serial rapist served as officer for 20 years as Met Police failed to spot ‘escalating pattern’ of abuse
1 year, 11 months ago

Serial rapist served as officer for 20 years as Met Police failed to spot ‘escalating pattern’ of abuse

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When offences like David Carrick’s come to light, we can see why women don’t trust the police
1 year, 11 months ago

When offences like David Carrick’s come to light, we can see why women don’t trust the police

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Police can’t tackle violence against women while officers pose threat to them, warn campaigners
2 years, 2 months ago

Police can’t tackle violence against women while officers pose threat to them, warn campaigners

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Sarah Everard murderer Wayne Couzens loses appeal against whole-life prison sentence
2 years, 5 months ago

Sarah Everard murderer Wayne Couzens loses appeal against whole-life prison sentence

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Met Police prosecution for Covid breach ‘an insult to memory of Sarah Everard’
2 years, 5 months ago

Met Police prosecution for Covid breach ‘an insult to memory of Sarah Everard’

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Female officers report misogyny is rife in every UK police force
2 years, 7 months ago

Female officers report misogyny is rife in every UK police force

Daily Mail  

Female police officers yesterday lifted the lid on the sexist abuse they endure from colleagues as a national conference was told misogyny was present in ‘every force’ in Britain. A survey revealed women are being taunted over promotions by resentful male colleagues who suggest they got ahead only because they ‘have t**s’. In one instance, two police community support officers …

I already knew the Met had abused their power at Sarah Everard’s vigil
2 years, 9 months ago

I already knew the Met had abused their power at Sarah Everard’s vigil

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At least 125 women killed in UK since Sarah Everard was kidnapped and murdered
2 years, 10 months ago

At least 125 women killed in UK since Sarah Everard was kidnapped and murdered

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Woman arrested at Sarah Everard vigil ‘almost cried’ at Cressida Dick departure
2 years, 10 months ago

Woman arrested at Sarah Everard vigil ‘almost cried’ at Cressida Dick departure

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Nearly half of women trust police less after Sarah Everard murder, survey suggests
3 years, 1 month ago

Nearly half of women trust police less after Sarah Everard murder, survey suggests

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Sarah Everard killer Wayne Couzens joined Met when a 'THIRD of officers were not properly vetted'
3 years, 2 months ago

Sarah Everard killer Wayne Couzens joined Met when a 'THIRD of officers were not properly vetted'

Daily Mail  

Wayne Couzens joined the Met Police at a time when a third of its officers were not properly vetted, the police watchdog said Killer cop Wayne Couzens joined the Metropolitan Police at a time when a third of officers were not properly vetted, the head of the police watchdog has said. Couzens was a serving Met police officer when he …

Ex-police officer says she was sexually assaulted by senior officer in forest
3 years, 2 months ago

Ex-police officer says she was sexually assaulted by senior officer in forest

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Sarah Everard: All police forces to review allegations of sex offences and domestic abuse involving serving officers
3 years, 2 months ago

Sarah Everard: All police forces to review allegations of sex offences and domestic abuse involving serving officers

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Sarah Everard: Met Police to probe sex offence and domestic abuse allegations against serving officers
3 years, 3 months ago

Sarah Everard: Met Police to probe sex offence and domestic abuse allegations against serving officers

The Independent  

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Woman who alleges ‘vicious’ domestic abuse from police officer ex-husband says
3 years, 3 months ago

Woman who alleges ‘vicious’ domestic abuse from police officer ex-husband says

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Sarah Everard: Inquiry will be wasted opportunity without legal powers to ‘get to the truth’, government warned
3 years, 3 months ago

Sarah Everard: Inquiry will be wasted opportunity without legal powers to ‘get to the truth’, government warned

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Sarah Everard murder: Met to put 650 more officers on London streets to tackle crime and violence against women
3 years, 3 months ago

Sarah Everard murder: Met to put 650 more officers on London streets to tackle crime and violence against women

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Met Police spark ferocious backlash among women for ‘disgraceful’ advice issued after Sarah Everard murder
3 years, 3 months ago

Met Police spark ferocious backlash among women for ‘disgraceful’ advice issued after Sarah Everard murder

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Police chief condemned over ‘horrifically offensive’ Sarah Everard remarks
3 years, 3 months ago

Police chief condemned over ‘horrifically offensive’ Sarah Everard remarks

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Sarah Everard news latest: PM says ‘problem’ with police handling of violence against women
3 years, 3 months ago

Sarah Everard news latest: PM says ‘problem’ with police handling of violence against women

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Sarah Everard’s murder shows allegations of violence against police officers are not taken seriously, warn experts
3 years, 3 months ago

Sarah Everard’s murder shows allegations of violence against police officers are not taken seriously, warn experts

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Women being arrested and criminalised after reporting violence and abuse, say MPs
3 years, 7 months ago

Women being arrested and criminalised after reporting violence and abuse, say MPs

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Sarah Everard’s disappearance strikes a chord with every woman who’s ever been afraid to walk home alone
3 years, 9 months ago

Sarah Everard’s disappearance strikes a chord with every woman who’s ever been afraid to walk home alone

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Maria Miller: Tory MP says she suffered sexual assault at school as 10,000 report incidents of abuse
3 years, 9 months ago

Maria Miller: Tory MP says she suffered sexual assault at school as 10,000 report incidents of abuse

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How can men support women against misogyny and violence?
3 years, 9 months ago

How can men support women against misogyny and violence?

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Even after Sarah Everard’s murder, British men won’t face up to a culture of sexism.
55 years ago

Even after Sarah Everard’s murder, British men won’t face up to a culture of sexism.

Slate  

LONDON—A forgotten slice of feminist history sits by the south side of Clapham Common, an urban park in South London. More than a century later, a stone’s throw away from this “Adamless Eden,” women are protesting for their right to remain free and secure from male violence. When I look online, the only people discussing women’s safety are other women,” …

Policing bill disregards ‘needs’ of domestic abuse and sexual violence victims, warn campaigners
3 years, 9 months ago

Policing bill disregards ‘needs’ of domestic abuse and sexual violence victims, warn campaigners

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Sarah Everard: ‘Epidemic’ of violence against women in UK not taken seriously enough after 33-year-old’s disappearance, MPs warn
3 years, 9 months ago

Sarah Everard: ‘Epidemic’ of violence against women in UK not taken seriously enough after 33-year-old’s disappearance, MPs warn

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Thousands march across Australia demanding justice for women
3 years, 9 months ago

Thousands march across Australia demanding justice for women

Al Jazeera  

Protests follow allegations of sexual misconduct in the country’s parliament that shocked the country. Melbourne, Australia – Tens of thousands of people have marched in protest across Australia amid widespread shock at allegations of sexual misconduct in the country’s federal parliament and growing concern that the legal system is failing women who are victims of abuse and violence. Allegations have …

Women in south London share their experiences following the death of Sarah Everard
3 years, 9 months ago

Women in south London share their experiences following the death of Sarah Everard

Daily Mail  

Women have opened up about their experiences of being harassed and feeling unsafe following the death of Sarah Everard. ELLA, 26, CLAPHAM, NURSE Ella, 26, outside her home in Clapham, said a man stopped his car to ask for her number and got aggressive when she gave him a fake one, making her fear for her life 'Whether it’s a …

The murder of Sarah Everard and the shadow pandemic
3 years, 9 months ago

The murder of Sarah Everard and the shadow pandemic

Al Jazeera  

On March 3, a 33-year-old British woman, Sarah Everard, disappeared in London. It was amid this tragic news in the United Kingdom that we marked International Women’s Day as well as the first anniversary of the World Health Organization’s designation of the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic. While Everard’s murder captured the attention of the media in the UK and …

After London police clash with women at vigil, force’s chief says she won’t quit
3 years, 9 months ago

After London police clash with women at vigil, force’s chief says she won’t quit

LA Times  

London’s police commissioner on Sunday defended her officers’ actions and said she didn’t intend to resign after coming under heavy criticism for the way police treated some protesters at a vigil for a woman whom one of the force’s officers is accused of murdering. Home Secretary Priti Patel said scenes from the vigil in south London were “upsetting.” The capital’s …

As a serving police officer, I’m horrified that the Sarah Everard suspect is one of our own
3 years, 9 months ago

As a serving police officer, I’m horrified that the Sarah Everard suspect is one of our own

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Priti Patel says Sarah Everard case is 'deeply disturbing'
3 years, 9 months ago

Priti Patel says Sarah Everard case is 'deeply disturbing'

Daily Mail  

Priti Patel has said the case of missing Sarah Everard is 'deeply disturbing' and has 'sickened' police officers as she vows to publish a national strategy to tackle violence against women and girls by the end of the year. Priti Patel said police officers were 'sickened,' by the case of missing Sarah Everard, 33, as a 48-year-old Met Police officer …

‘Reclaim the Night’ trends on Twitter as women share coping mechanisms following Sarah Everard’s death
3 years, 9 months ago

‘Reclaim the Night’ trends on Twitter as women share coping mechanisms following Sarah Everard’s death

The Independent  

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Campaigner whose sons were murdered by her abusive ex-husband made MBE
4 years ago

Campaigner whose sons were murdered by her abusive ex-husband made MBE

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Police received multiple reports about domestic abuse before woman was stabbed by boyfriend, watchdog says
5 years, 1 month ago

Police received multiple reports about domestic abuse before woman was stabbed by boyfriend, watchdog says

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