Henry, Smallman and Everard’s murders were part of a broader pattern of both violence against women and girls and institutional sexism in policing. The thing that connects these patterns is that both are deeply rooted in societal misogyny.
Immediately after Sarah Everard’s death, promises of institutional transformation were made. The #CaseyReview and #AngioliniInquiry were announced to examine issues including police recruitment, vetting processes and dismissals.