The commissioner, Cressida Dick, announced her resignation under pressure from the mayor over reports of bullying, misogyny and racism on the force.
Tag: Women and Girls
Marie-Claire Chevalier, Catalyst for French Abortion Law, Dies at 66
While in high school in 1972, she was raped and became pregnant. Her illegal abortion paved the way for France to decriminalize the procedure in 1975.
Report on London Police Highlights Culture of Misogyny and Racism
Britain’s police watchdog says the London force needs to address “disgraceful” behavior after an investigation found widespread bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment.
Report on London Police Highlights Culture of Misogyny and Racism
Britain’s police watchdog says the London force needs to address “disgraceful” behavior after an investigation found widespread bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment.
Cyprus Overturns Conviction of Woman Who Accused Israelis of Rape
More than two years after a British woman was convicted of fabricating claims, Cyprus’s top court reversed the decision and said that she had not received a fair trial.
Women Under Financial Stress Faced Abuse During Pandemic, Researchers Find
Women who experienced financial hardship as a result of the pandemic were also more likely to be abused by their partners, according to an Australian study.
U.S. Woman Accused of Prominent Role in Islamic State
Prosecutors said Allison Fluke-Ekren, a former teacher from Kansas, provided military training to women and young girls in Syria.
Record Payout Awarded to Sexual Abuse Victims in India
The case, involving rapes at a shelter for homeless girls, signals a partial reckoning with the government’s responsibility in an epidemic of sexual violence.
After 600 Years, Swiss City at Last Has a Woman on Night Watch
Lausanne has kept a night watch atop its cathedral since 1405, but it never appointed a woman to the role until Cassandre Berdoz, after a long fight, landed a job that was her “childhood dream.”
A #MeToo Moment Shakes Israel’s Ultra-Orthodox
An acclaimed religious children’s author was accused of abusing women and children. Then he killed himself, sending shock waves through the conservative community.