The Stamping Incident and Its Legacy | Belfast News

A chilling exposé reveals a disturbing, now-taboo practice within police ranks: female officers allegedly subjected to humiliating physical stamping on their buttocks — a ritual passed down as “just part of the culture.” Told with casual dismissal, these accounts mask deep-seated sexism in an era when women faced exclusion, impractical uniforms, and blocked advancement. The real question? If male officers normalized such degrading behavior, how did it shape their treatment of civilians — especially women? Though progress has been made, the lasting trauma demands acknowledgment. A formal investigation and apology are long overdue for those who endured this abuse.

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