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Woman police officer giving evidence in court, London
Woman police officer giving evidence from the witness box in a magistrates court, London. She is wearing the Norman Hartnell uniform, introduced in 1968. Date: circa late 1960s
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Media ID 14308910
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Aged Caps Constable Crest Documents Duty Employment Equality Evidence Giving Glasses Hartnell Legal Magistrate Magistrates Metropolitan Norman Notebook Notes Papers Peaked Policewoman Policewomen Procedure Process Spectacles Uniforms Witness Rights
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, a determined woman police officer takes the stand in a London magistrates court during the late 1960s. Dressed in the Norman Hartnell uniform, which was introduced for women police officers in 1968, she exudes a sense of authority and professionalism as she prepares to give evidence. The uniform, with its peaked cap, coat of arms, and royal crest, signifies her dedication to her duty as a constable, or WPC (Women Police Constable). The introduction of the Norman Hartnell uniform was a significant step towards gender equality in the police force, allowing women to blend in with their male counterparts and be taken more seriously in their roles. The officer in this image, with her middle-aged appearance, glasses, and neatly arranged notes and documents, embodies the professionalism and competence of women in law enforcement during this era. As she looks intently at the magistrate and the man in the dock, her expression suggests that she is fully engaged in the legal process and prepared to provide accurate and reliable evidence. The presence of women police officers in the courtroom was an important symbol of progress towards greater gender equality in employment and the legal system in Britain during the 1960s. This photograph captures a moment in history when women were making their mark in traditionally male-dominated fields and paving the way for future generations to continue the fight for equal rights and opportunities.
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