UK: State Sanctioned Sexual Assault

The research, conducted by the Women's Right Network, claimed police forces were pandering to vocal to transgender lobbyists.

The majority of police forces in England and Wales allow trans-identifying biologically male officers to strip search women, research has revealed.

Police guidelines already ensure female officers are required to carry out intimate searches of a biological male suspect even if they identify as a woman.

Officers can face disciplinary proceedings if they refuse.

Heather Binning, who founded the Women's Rights Network, said: "It is state-sanctioned sexual assault, and it must not be tolerated."

Retired police superintendent Cathy Larkman, who authored the WRN's State Sanctioned Sexual Assault report, claimed dozens of female officers had approached the group to raise their concerns.

However, Larkman also claimed there was a culture fear within the police that prevented them from speaking out.

A female police officer alleged she was threatened with disciplinary action when she questioned the policies.

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