Tag: Police Reform
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Scrapping Non-Ccrime Hate Incidents: What the Telegraph Says About Police Proposals
Overview: What’s at stake in the proposal to scrap non-crime hate incidents The Daily Telegraph reports that police chiefs are planning to present proposals to the Home Secretary next month to scrap non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs). These are cases where an incident is recorded as a potential hate issue, even if no crime is committed.…
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Morocco under scrutiny: Allegations of widespread abuse of detained Gen Z protesters ahead of AFCON
Escalating tensions as Morocco prepares for AFCON As Morocco readies to host the Africa Cup of Nations, questions are intensifying about the state of civil liberties after a wave of youth-led protests reportedly met by mass arrests and alleged violence. Human rights organizations have described the detention of hundreds of Gen Z demonstrators as arbitrary…
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Jess Phillips on tackling violence against women and girls: policy failures and the human cost
Three strategies, three governments: a recurring policy drumbeat Since 2010, the UK has attempted to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG) through a succession of flagship strategies, each backed by political capital and sweeping promises. Yet as police chiefs in 2024 warned about the scale of violence continuing to blight communities, critics argue that…
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Nigeria’s Security Challenges Beyond Police: ADC Warns Against Cosmetic Solutions
Introduction: Rethinking Nigeria’s Security Landscape Nigeria’s security situation is widely described as multifaceted, spanning terrorism, banditry, cult violence, kidnapping, and organized crime. While the police play a crucial role, critics argue that focusing on policing alone will not yield lasting stability. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has joined the call for a broader, more integrated…
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KP Approves Special Branch as an Independent Unit to Strengthen Security Architecture
Overview: A Historic Move for KP’s Intelligence Framework Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has approved a landmark reform aimed at strengthening the province’s security apparatus. In a meeting chaired by the chief minister, the Special Branch was formally designated as an independent unit, separated from other police functions and given distinct administrative authority.…
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Police Coaching Failures: Psychologist Reacts to Queensland Case
Introduction: A troubling glimpse into police contact before a tragedy Recent released footage from Queensland reveals controversial police interactions with a father before a devastating family tragedy. As a psychologist, I am deeply unsettled by how behaviorally oriented coaching and line-of-duty conversations appear to have framed a vulnerable individual’s choices in the moments leading up…
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Ex-Police Officer David Carrick Guilty of Rape and Child Molestation: A New Phase in the Case
Summary of the Guilty Verdicts Former Metropolitan Police armed officer David Carrick has been found guilty of multiple serious offences, including raping an ex-partner and molesting a 12-year-old girl. The verdicts come after a high-profile trial that has prompted widespread public concern about safeguarding within the police service and the handling of serious sex crimes…
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David Carrick guilty of more sexual offences: former Met Police officer convicted
New conviction against a former Met Police officer renews scrutiny of safeguarding failures David Carrick, a former Metropolitan Police officer, has been found guilty of additional sexual offences, including indecent assaults, rape, and controlling or coercive behaviour. The verdict, delivered after a long and painstaking trial, marks a chilling escalation in a case that shocked…
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David Carrick: Ex-Police Officer Guilty of Rape and Abuse
What happened David Carrick, a former Metropolitan Police Armed Officer, has been found guilty of additional sexual offences, including raping an ex-partner and molesting a 12-year-old girl. The case marks another chapter in a long-running series of investigations into Carrick, who is already serving a life sentence after earlier convictions for serial sexual offences. The…
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Could Hannah Clarke’s Tragic Murder Have Been Prevented? Lessons from a Family’s Loss
Overview: A family shattered by domestic violence The murders of Hannah Clarke and her children in Australia drew global attention to the brutal reality of domestic violence. While many details are publicly known, this article examines the complex question at the heart of the tragedy: could their deaths have been prevented? By looking at warning…