Inquiry dubbed Casey 2' launched into Met Police's overhaul since Sarah Everard murder

"Since the Baroness Casey Review in 2023 we have delivered real improvements in culture, standards and performance. These reforms are helping to rebuild trust, and we are seeing the sharpest increases among young people and Londoners from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds. But no one in the Met believes the job is done."

"Couzens' arrest led to the unmasking of serial rapist David Carrick, who worked in the same armed unit, and scores of other predators in uniform. Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said the most extensive anti-corruption clear out in British policing history in the wake of scandals has seen 1,500 officers and staff sacked, quit or retire in three years."

"Dr Fairfield, chair of the Disclosure and Barring Service, said public confidence in policing is fundamental to a safe and cohesive society. Witnesses can complete a survey, provide written submissions or attend citizen engagement forums across London."

The Independent Fairfield Review, chaired by Dr Gillian Fairfield, has been launched to evaluate whether the Metropolitan Police has fundamentally transformed since Sarah Everard's 2021 murder and related scandals. This follows Baroness Louise Casey's 2023 report that identified the force as institutionally racist, misogynist, and homophobic. The review invites Londoners to share experiences and insights. Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley reports that extensive anti-corruption efforts have resulted in 1,500 officers and staff being sacked, quitting, or retiring over three years. While trust metrics show improvement, particularly among young people and ethnic minorities, the Met acknowledges further progress is necessary. The review represents an independent assessment of cultural and institutional changes implemented since the Casey Review.

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