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Police in Norfolk allow suspects to choose their gender
Norfolk police are allowing detainees to choose their gender, leading to concerns that crime statistics will be distorted. Norfolk Constabulary confirmed that “in most cases” the force still recorded the self-identified gender of suspects, despite a review last year saying police forces should collect data on biological sex. Helen Joyce, director of advocacy at the…
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PM’s suitability to lead military called into question
The Telegraph reports that Sir Keir Starmer wrote a chapter published in a 2008 book entitled The Iraq War and International Law and put together by disgraced solicitor Phil Shiner which advocated for the use of the European Convention on Human Rights to investigate British troops rather than United Nations international laws. These, he claimed,…
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New prisoner escort contract sparks concerns
Mitie has been awarded a £415m contract to transport prisoners in Scotland, replacing GEOAmey. This decision follows a series of security failures by GEOAmey, which included missed hospital appointments for inmates. However, Mitie faces scrutiny due to past controversies, including a Home Office investigation into alleged racist messages among its staff. Scottish Tory justice spokesman…
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High court quashes suspension of Police Federation chair
The High Court has overturned the suspension of Richard Cooke, chairman of the West Midlands Police Federation, after he claimed that allegations of widespread racism in the force were “nonsense.” Mr Cooke argued that his suspension breached his right to free speech. The court found that the decision lacked proper justification under Article 10 of…
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Police told to reach serious incidents within 15 minutes
With Home secretary Shabana Mahmood set to announce significant reforms to policing in England and Wales, police will be given an aim to answer 999 calls within 10 seconds and reach serious incidents within 15 minutes in cities and 20 minutes in rural areas. Ms Mahmood commented: “Everyday crimes are on the rise… By the…
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43,000 criminals to avoid jail time
Labour’s new sentencing reforms will allow 43,000 criminals to avoid jail entirely, while many others will serve only a third of their sentences. The Ministry of Justice’s “progression model” aims to alleviate prison overcrowding but has faced backlash from victims’ advocates. Shadow Justice Minister Kieran Mullan said: “This Bill is a betrayal of the victims…
