UK Police Officer Charged With 21 Offenses Including Rape and Sexual Assault

UK Police Officer Charged With 21 Offenses Including Rape and Sexual Assault
Above: New Scotland Yard, the premises of London's Metropolitan Police, on January 17, 2023. Image copyright: Dan Kitwood/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

Following a review by Baroness Louise Casey, London's Metropolitan Police is taking significant steps to root out those who don't meet the standards expected for the capital's police force. This includes more proactive investigations and better training and support for all police officers.

Establishment-critical narrative

The Casey report found that London's Metropolitan Police Service is institutionally racist, misogynistic, and homophobic. It has a long way to go before it can re-earn the public's trust — a tall order that likely won't be achieved in our lifetimes.


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