Dame Elish Angiolini

Dame Elish Angiolini is a prominent figure due to her leadership of the inquiry established after the murder of Sarah Everard by a serving police officer, Wayne Couzens, in March 2021. Her report has recently brought to light the concerning fact that a quarter of police forces in England and Wales have not implemented basic policies for investigating sexual offences, four years after Everard's murder. This finding is newsworthy because it reveals a significant failure to address systemic issues and protect women, despite promises of change following the high-profile case. Angiolini's report underscores the continued inadequacy of police responses to sexual offences and highlights the urgent need for comprehensive reform to ensure the safety and well-being of women and girls. Her work remains highly relevant as it exposes critical shortcomings in law enforcement and contributes to ongoing discussions about violence against women and girls.