In 2023, a non-profit research organization, More in Common, found that trust in the police fell from 63% to 53% in the wake of Wayne Couzens' sentencing. This sharp decline in public confidence reflects a growing distrust of law enforcement, particularly following high-profile cases of police misconduct.

In this powerful episode, we speak with Issy Vine who has taken legal action against the Metropolitan Police, shedding light on the deep-rooted issues of misogyny and discrimination within the force.

We explore the incident that led Vine to pursue legal action, the personal motivations behind her decision, and the challenges she faced when reporting misconduct within the force. Vine shares her firsthand experience of the cultural dynamics within the Metropolitan Police and discusses how these systemic issues contribute to a hostile environment for women, both within the police force and in the broader public.

Despite the negative publicity that stories like this can generate, Vine explains why it's crucial to share her experience publicly and challenge the status quo. Now campaigning for Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and institutional accountability, she outline their priorities and suggests reforms necessary to address misogyny and discrimination in the police and other institutions.

Join us for a compelling conversation on justice, accountability, and the urgent need for change within law enforcement institutions.

Additional resources:

• The Baroness Casey Review, March 2023 – https://www.met.police.uk/police-forces/metropolitan-police/areas/about-us/about-the-met/bcr/baroness-casey-review/
• The Angiolini Inquiry,  February 2024 – https://www.angiolini.independent-inquiry.uk
• The Met's response to issues raised by the crimes of Wayne Couzens: https://www.met.police.uk/notices/met/our-response-to-issues-raised-by-the-crimes-of-wayne-couzens/
• Independent Review of the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), December 2023: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65f458f6af6a0d001190d4fc/Independent+Review+of+the+Independent+Office+for+Police+Conduct+.pdf
• National recommendations relating to 'Wayne Couzens failures' - National Police Chiefs' Council and College of Policing, August 2023: https://www.policeconduct.gov.uk/our-work/learning/national-recommendations-relating-wayne-couzens-failures-national-police-chiefs
• David Carrick, CPS – https://www.cps.gov.uk/stories/david-carrick

Support Issy Vine:

• https://www.change.org/p/review-legislation-and-policies-enabling-police-misconduct-in-the-met-police-force
• www.issyvine.com