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entertainment1 year ago

Saoirse Ronan's Viral Comment Sparks Women's Safety Debate

Saoirse Ronan addressed the viral response to her comments on women's safety made during "The Graham Norton Show," emphasizing the importance of discussing the issue. Her remarks, which resonated deeply with women, highlighted the constant vigilance women must maintain for their safety, a point underscored by the 2021 murder of Sarah Everard. Ronan reiterated the need for open conversations to help future generations understand the realities women face.

crime-and-justice1 year ago

"Inquiry Concludes London Police Officer Who Killed Sarah Everard Should Never Have Been Employed"

An official inquiry revealed that the off-duty police officer who abducted and murdered Sarah Everard in London should never have been employed, with three police forces failing to spot clear signals of his unsuitability. The report detailed Wayne Couzens' history of viewing extreme and violent pornography and alleged sexual offending dating back nearly two decades before the murder. The inquiry's chair warned of the need for a radical overhaul of policing practices and culture to prevent another similar case. The findings identified multiple failings in Couzens' recruitment and vetting, as well as missed warning signs throughout his career. Everard's family believes she died because Couzens was a police officer, and the report urged every police force in the country to take action.

crime-and-justice1 year ago

"Inquiry Concludes London Police Should Never Have Hired Sarah Everard's Killer"

An independent inquiry found that Sarah Everard's killer, Wayne Couzens, should never have been a police officer and that opportunities were missed to stop him. The report highlighted multiple warning signs about his unsuitability for the role, including allegations of serious sexual assault against a child before his policing career began. The inquiry called for a radical overhaul of police vetting and recruitment, urging immediate action to prevent similar cases in the future. The report also criticized police failures in investigating Couzens' indecent exposure incidents and recommended better vetting, zero tolerance of sexist behavior, and improved support for staff reporting sexual offenses.

crime-and-justice1 year ago

"Inquiry Reveals Troubling Oversight in Hiring Officer Who Killed Sarah Everard"

An official inquiry revealed that the off-duty police officer who abducted and murdered Sarah Everard in London should never have been employed, with three police forces failing to spot clear signals of his unsuitability. The report detailed Wayne Couzens' history of viewing extreme and violent pornography and alleged sexual offending dating back nearly two decades before the murder. The inquiry's chair warned that without a radical overhaul of policing practices and culture, there's nothing to stop another similar case. The Metropolitan Police came under further criticism for their handling of a vigil and the report called for urgent review of indecent exposure charges against serving officers. The family of Sarah Everard believes she died because Couzens was a police officer and the report identified at least five incidents of sexual abuse that weren't reported to police, with potential for more victims.