Fair Cop: A Century of British Policewomen
With 2015 marking the 100th anniversary of the first British policewoman being given the power of arrest, this film takes us through the remarkable history of 100 years of Britain's female police force. It explores the individual careers and ambitions of women police officers who, through their bravery and guile, were determined to succeed in a profession that never wanted them. It is a story about ingenuity and determination as well as law and order. A Fair Cop is a hidden history of our society, depicting a battle of the sexes that masked a battle for power.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Fair Cop: A Century of British Policewomen
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 16, 2015
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Fair Cop: A Century of British Policewomen
Production Companies
If Not Us Films, BBC Four
Director
Martina Hall
Description
With 2015 marking the 100th anniversary of the first British policewoman being given the power of arrest, this film takes us through the remarkable history of 100 years of Britain's female police force. It explores the individual careers and ambitions of women police officers who, through their bravery and guile, were determined to succeed in a profession that never wanted them. It is a story about ingenuity and determination as well as law and order. A Fair Cop is a hidden history of our society, depicting a battle of the sexes that masked a battle for power.
