Af Sarah Everard Flashcards
What happened on the 3rd march
The 33 year old vanished as she walked home (after 9pm) in Clapham, south London.
Who has been arrested
PC Wayne Couzens, 48, with the murder and kidnap of Ms Everard.
What happened on the 13th March
A vigil to remember Sarah Everard took place,
However police took over the area and 4 people were arrested for breaking coronavirus regulations. There were apparent scuffles and many of the woman that went to pay their respects felt like they were being silenced.
What was the public’s reaction to this ordeal on the 13th
There was national concern for the way the Met police handled the demonstration and since there has been many ‘anti-cop’ rally’s and equality protests
The protest “kill the bill”
This protest is calling for politicians not to pass the police, crime, sentencing and courts bill. Which would give police and the home secretary more power to crack down on protests
The outcome of the bill
The bill passed 359 to 263 on march 16th,
6 days after Sarah’s body was found