30 Years On From Stephen Lawrence

Words by Rume Otuguor April 22nd marked 30 years since 18-year-old Stephen Lawrence was killed in a racially motivated attack in Eltham, London. The 1999 Macpherson Report into how his death was handled revealed that the police acted with ÔÇÿprofessional incompetenceÔÇÖ and at a fundamental level, they were ÔÇÿinstitutionally racistÔÇÖ. Based off the reportÔÇÖs 70 recommendations, some changes were made ÔÇô most notably the eradication … Continue reading 30 Years On From Stephen Lawrence

1071 Bad Apples: Misogyny and the Metropolitan Police

Words by Jasmine Jones The Metropolitan Police and other forces across the UK have been branded asÔÇ£institutionally sexistÔÇØ as decades of misogyny among officers comes to light. David Carrick, a serving Metropolitan Police officer since 2001, admitted to committing 49offences against 12 different women during his time in the force, including 24 counts ofrape. The abuse of power is shocking, warning his victims that he … Continue reading 1071 Bad Apples: Misogyny and the Metropolitan Police