article_snippet: The Department for International Development (Dfid) initially said the officers involved were not involved in political activity.
article_snippet: However, The new study did find some evidence that Dfid projects were helping reduce crime against women and girls in some countries.
article_snippet: Dfid last night defended Dfid strategy of investing in police and security forces.
article_snippet: A spokesman added: ‘Security and justice are the most challenging sectors we work in and Dfid focuses on countries with the biggest potential for improvement.