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Met Police sued after reinstating 999 call handler who branded rape victim a ‘slut’

A Met director allegedly said the original panel was ‘too emotionally and heavily influenced by violence against women and girls’

Evening Standard

Whole life orders: The prisoners who will die in jail

More than 60 criminals are serving a whole-life order, four of whom are being held in secure hospitals.

The Independent UK

Why Kate Middleton Made a "Subtle Point" and "Broke Protocol" to Attend Sarah Everard's Emotional Memorial

According to a royal expert, Princess Kate's unannounced visit "spoke volumes."

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Met Police hired more than 1,000 officers without checking references

Sources have told the Sunday Times that the Met Police did not properly check references and many were never chased up once a recruit joined the force

Evening Standard

Sam Kerr verdict: what it means for law in the UK and the star athlete’s soccer career

A London court has found Sam Kerr not guilty of the racially aggravated harassment of Metropolitan Police officer Stephen Lovell.

The Conversation

Policing in a ‘hopeless position’, Met chief warns after court rules officers cannot be sacked through vetting

Met commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said it is ‘absolutely absurd that we cannot lawfully sack’ officers subject to serious allegations

The Independent UK

Met Police ‘predators’ could return as force loses vetting case brought by ‘rapist’ officer

Home Office ‘acting rapidly’ to bring in new rules to help dismiss officers as Sir Mark Rowley warns it is ‘possible’ sacked officers could return to the force

Evening Standard

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Female Met Police staff at war with federation over legal battle to get ‘rape’ officer back in uniform

In an open letter, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is told Sergeant Lino Di Maria must be sacked

Evening Standard

Met policewoman shared offensive WhatsApp message about ‘pretty lesbian’ recruit

PC Rebecca King’s chat came to light during an unrelated misconduct investigation

Evening Standard

Metropolitan Police taken out of special measures after two-year overhaul to fix ‘broken’ force

Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley vows: ‘We are on the right path to deliver on our promise to Londoners.’

Evening Standard

Sacked rogue officers could be reinstated and owed backpay if Met Police loses legal challenge, chief warns

Officers facing allegations of domestic abuse and sex attacks could be allowed to return to the Met if the force loses a legal battle over vetting

The Independent UK

Met officer’s ‘disastrous’ claim may prevent 300 rogue police being sacked, force warns

Sergeant Lino Di Maria lost his vetting clearance after allegations of rape, domestic abuse and sex in public car parks

Evening Standard

Met Police in High Court over right to sack rogue officers in vetting row after Sarah Everard murder

The Met is fighting a High Court battle over its ability to sideline officers as a sergeant accused of multiple unproven sex attacks challenges their bid to dismiss him

The Independent UK

Met Police fights High Court battle for right to sack 'rogue' officers

A police officer with past allegations of rape is challenging the Met Police’s attempts to sack him

Evening Standard

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Fixing England’s social care will be biggest challenge yet for Louise Casey

Troubleshooter for four previous prime ministers is charged with saving adult social care sector

The Independent UK

Head of Aung San Suu Kyi’s former Oxford college backs calls for her release

Exclusive: Lady Elish Angiolini, the principal of St Hugh’s College, has written to the government of Myanmar

Evening Standard

After the Gisèle Pelicot verdict, will anything change about 'the way we look at rape'?

As the world finds out the verdicts, the Marzan rape trial has raised many questions about the prevalence of sexual abuse

Evening Standard

'I was so terrified of my stalker lover I slept with a screwdriver under my pillow'

Whether on or offline, stalking is equally terrifying in different ways, says Lucy Holden. She reflects on the importance of new sanctions announced by the Home Office that give victims the ‘right to know’ who their abuser is

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Evening Standard

‘Half of Met Police officers missing from DNA database’ in new vetting scandal after Wayne Couzens

London Labour MP Dawn Butler demands answers from Scotland Yard chief Sir Mark Rowley

The Independent UK

Christmas means women have to spend more time and money to stay safe

IN FOCUS: December is a time for making merry, but if you are female, a night out can often also be fraught with fear. Olivia Petter investigates why so many women continue to feel frightened when out after dark, and asks whether government awareness campaigns and some of the language…

The Guardian - UK

Met officer sacked for gross misconduct after accessing Sarah Everard files

Myles McHugh, one of three officers found guilty of gross misconduct over files, is dismissed without notice

Evening Standard

Serving Met officer sacked over accessing confidential Sarah Everard files

PC Myles McHugh was among three officers who were found guilty of gross misconduct at a three-week disciplinary tribunal.

Evening Standard

Met officer sacked and two others also guilty of accessing Sarah Everard investigation files

Force apologises again to Ms Everard’s family for the distress caused by PC Myles McHugh, DC Hannah Rebbeck and Sgt Mark Harper

Evening Standard

Sarah Everard inquiry chief in race to become first female Oxford chancellor

The five candidates in the final round of the election for the historic position have been announced.

The Independent UK

Police used ‘personal judgment’ in accessing files over Sarah Everard case, tribunal hears

Lawyer claimed there is a ‘huge amount’ of subjectivity about when it is appropriate for a police officer to access information

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