Charity calls for reform of the law on child neglect – BBC News
“A children’s charity has called for the law on child neglect to be overhauled.”
BBC News, 23rd April 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: crime prevention
UK Border Agency removes gang members – Home Office
“A joint operation between the UK Border Agency and Metropolitan Police and has led to eight major gang members being deported back to their home countries.”
Home Office, 9th February 2012
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Criminals could be made to wear ‘sobriety tags’ – The Independent
“It is the latest accessory modelled by actress Lindsay Lohan and soon the ‘sobriety bracelet’ could adorn the ankles of British criminals too, under proposals being considered by Scotland Yard’s Commissioner.”
The Independent, 14th December 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Killings by mental health patients in Swindon were preventable, say reports – The Guardian
“A raft of failings by mental health teams and managers contributed to three shocking killings in the same town in the space of four months, investigators have concluded.”
The Guardian, 23rd November 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
UK police may be given domain name-suspension powers – OUT-LAW.com
“UK police could be able to order the suspension of website domain names without first having to obtain a court order under new plans being considered by a domain name registry.”
OUT-LAW.com, 5th September 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
Exile plan for terror suspects is a bungled measure, say civil liberties groups – The Guardian
“The government has been accused of bungling national security policy after announcing plans for the ‘internal exile’ of terrorism suspects in the event of an emergency. Civil liberties groups said the new powers were restrictions that ministers had said they would scrap for breaching human rights. Labour claimed the policy was now a mess and that ministers were ‘putting political deals and fudges ahead of national security.’ ”
The Guardian, 1st September 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Rioters’ access to social media could be stopped, Government says – OUT-LAW.com
“The UK Government is investigating whether it can stop people communicating through social media if they are known to be planning riots, the Prime Minister has said.”
OUT-LAW.com, 12th August 2011
Source:www.out-law.com
Defence of property: what is permissible? – Legal Week
“Normally, in a democratic society, people rely on the police to be able to respond in a way which makes it unnecessary for the individual to have to act to defend his property. The responsibility for the maintenance of law and order rests primarily with the state authorities: principally, with the police.”
Legal Week, 10th August 2011
Source: www.legalweek.com
Police forces come together to create new regional surveillance units – The Guardian
“Britain’s police forces are forming regional surveillance units with the power to carry out covert and intrusive investigations. Detectives believe the groups will make it easier for the authorities to bug computers, break into properties and interfere with wireless internet networks as part of countersurveillance operations, according to documents seen by the Guardian.”
The Guardian, 25th July 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Human trafficking strategy published – Home Office
“Today’s strategy sets out a plan for supporting victims and better intelligence and enforcement in the UK and abroad, to prevent people being trafficked to the UK.”
Home Office, 19th July 2011
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Witness protection ‘at risk’ in reform – The Independent
“Many vital police services – from witness protection to fingerprint databasing – could collapse as a result a shake-up of crime-fighting, the president of the Association of Police Chief Officers (Acpo) will warn today.”
The Independent, 4th July 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Jane Clough murder: Bail law read in Commons – BBC News
“A Lancashire MP has introduced a bill in Parliament which he claims could have prevented the murder of Blackpool nurse Jane Clough.”
BBC News, 28th June 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Safeguards needed for random stop-and-search powers, committee says – The Guardian
“Peers and MPs have warned the home secretary, Theresa May, that extra safeguards for new random counter-terror stop-and-search powers are needed in order to prevent further human rights breaches.”
The Guardian, 15th June 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Tougher checks for sex offenders – Home Office
“Proposals to introduce tougher checks on known sex offenders have been published today (14 June).”
Home Office, 14th June 2011
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Report raises concerns over shorter jail terms – The Independent
“The deterrent effect of short-term sentences is lost on criminals who are jailed time and time again, a report has found.”
The Independent, 8th June 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
New national crime agency launched – Home Office
“A powerful new national crime agency will lead the UK’s fight against serious and organised crime, strengthen policing at the border and make sure local police are linked up to work nationally and overseas, the Home Secretary said today.”
Home Office, 8th June 2011
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
New Prevent strategy launched – Home Office
“A radically different strategy to prevent people being drawn into terrorism was unveiled today by the Home Secretary.”
Home Office, 7th June 2011
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Updated anti-extremism strategy published – BBC News
“Home Secretary Theresa May has launched the government’s updated strategy for tackling terrorism by saying there needs to be better focus on preventing extremism at community levels.”
BBC News, 8th June 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Child protection takes lead role in national crime agency – Home Office
“The UK’s ability to protect children from harm will be further strengthened when the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) becomes part of the National Crime Agency (NCA) the government announced today, emphasising its commitment to safeguarding children.”
Home Office, 9th May 2011
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
MPs in youth crime warning over funding cut plan – BBC News
“Crime may rise if funding is cut for youth offending prevention projects in England and Wales, MPs have warned.”
BBC News, 15th February 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
