"The key question asked by the drama is how Couzens was still a serving officer after committing numerous sexual offences over a long period of time."
"The drama will explore how, over many years and across his career in different police forces, significant evidence of sexual offending was repeatedly dismissed."
"The series will consider the impact these failings have had on public confidence in policing, particularly in light of the epidemic of violence against women and girls."
"Everard's murder sparked a national outcry and spurred on many women to share their experiences of feeling unsafe on the streets."
The BBC is producing a two-part factual drama about the murder of Sarah Everard, who was killed by police officer Wayne Couzens in March 2021. The series will investigate how Couzens, despite a history of sexual offenses, remained an officer. It will highlight failures in police vetting and training that allowed his misconduct to go unchecked. The drama aims to address the impact of these issues on public trust in law enforcement, especially regarding violence against women. The production will be sensitive to Everard's family and experiences.
Read at www.bbc.com
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