Women now represent 21% of today's Police Force in England and Wales . The first female police minister in England and Wales , Hazel Blears, admits that her decision to set up a steering group to advance the cause of women in the Police has caused 'a few ripples'. But the need to eliminate sexism, the macho canteen culture and outdated working practises from the service is key. Woman's Hour speaks to Hazel Blears, Professor Jenny Brown, a forensic psychologist, and Joy Hendricks who left the Police force after 18 years of service, having been awarded ?500,000 for racial and sexual discrimination. |
