‘LGBT people are at an increased risk of falling victim to hate crime, the incidences of which continue to rise. That being the case, it is wholly reasonable to question the 18 per cent cut in real terms to police budgets – safety is not at the heart of policymaking.’
The Independent, 23rd July 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Legal aid should be provided for families at inquests in which the government pays for lawyers to represent police officers or other state employees, the chief coroner has recommended.’
The Guardian, 25th July 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Sir Cliff Richard is set for a court battle with the BBC, after the corporation rejected a demand that it pay damages for its controversial live coverage of a police raid on the singer’s home.’
Daily Telegraph, 24th July 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Test case against Met police and Islington council brought on behalf of 14-year-old boy by Just for Kids Law, which says cells are not fit places for children.’
The Guardian, 21st July 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A European Court of Justice ruling could deal a “serious blow” to Theresa May’s most prized piece of legislation, campaigners have said.’
The Independent, 19th July 2016
Source; www.independent.co.uk
‘The Metropolitan police may be overly targeting black and ethnic minority youths as gang members, resulting in them being treated more harshly by the courts, prisons and justice system, a review has found.’
The Guardian, 19th July 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A police force has been criticised by independent inspectors for not always responding quickly enough when children are at risk of sexual exploitation. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary said the delays by Devon and Cornwall police could result in children being put at risk of significant harm, and the causes needed to be tackled promptly.’
The Guardian, 20th July 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘The mayor of Liverpool has sought to reassure the public that an investigation into the death of a black teenager who had been detained by police will be fully transparent, following a weekend of protests in Liverpool and London.’
The Guardian, 18th July 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘An IT consultant says his life is “ruined” after police forced him to give 24 hours notice before he wishes to have sex, as his identity ban is lifted.’
Daily Telegraph, 14th July 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘A former police constable who worked as a family liaison officer has been jailed for 18 years for raping two vulnerable women.’
The Guardian, 15th July 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Eleven activists who took part in G20 protests seven years ago have received more than £60,000 in damages from the City of London police for false imprisonment, assault and breaches of the Human Rights Act. The case has raised serious questions about who owns personal data collected by police.’
The Guardian, 16th July 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A teenager has died in the custody of police after being detained by security staff at a shopping centre.’
BBC News, 14th July 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Prosecutors are set to announce whether charges will be brought in connection with the death of a 13-month-old girl.’
BBC News, 14th July 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Peers have issued a serious warning that the government’s proposed “snooper’s charter” law could endanger journalists and their sources.’
The Guardian, 12th July 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A full report into allegations of police misconduct at the so-called Battle of Orgreave will not be made public, the Independent Police Complaints Commission has ruled.’
BBC News, 12th July 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A university student who alleges he was assaulted by police during a demonstration has launched legal action against the Independent Police Complaints Commission.’
The Guardian, 12th July 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Harassment of women is to be recorded as a hate crime in a bid to tackle sexist abuse.’
BBC News, 13th July 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘More than 3,000 hate crimes and incidents were reported to police from 16-30 June this year, a 42% increase on the same period in 2015, National Police Chiefs’ Council figures show.’
BBC News, 8th July 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘An often outspoken and controversial senior Crown Court judge used his retirement speech to slam the Crown Prosecution Service and the police.’
Daily Telegraph, 8th July 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
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