British police face struggle to clean up sexist culture after scandals

FILE PHOTO: Demonstrators hold banners as they take part in the 'Raise the Alarm' protest outside New Scotland Yard police headquarters, in London, Britain February 18, 2023. REUTERS/May James

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's police force is under unprecedented pressure to reform after the conviction of officers for murder and rape, alongside evidence of widespread sexism and misogyny in its ranks.

London's Metropolitan Police has been hardest hit: After years of saying serious misconduct cases were isolated incidents, it now says it must change its culture.