Tag: Policing Reform
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Keir Starmer presses Sadiq Khan on London grooming gangs amid G20 focus
Keir Starmer presses Sadiq Khan on London grooming gangs In a high-profile clash of priorities during his journey to the G20 summit in South Africa, Labour leader Keir Starmer intensified the political pressure over the handling of grooming gang crimes in London. As crime and safeguarding issues remain a touchstone for voters, Starmer signaled that…
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Russia Police Shortage Amid War: Morale Erosion and Corruption
Overview: A security shortfall intensified by war Russia is facing a severe shortage of police and prison guards as the country widens its war economy and redirects resources toward the military. In many regions, up to half of policing and guard posts are vacant. Some areas report vacancies of about a third in total staffing.…
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Russia Police Shortage as War Economy Draws Talent
Russia Police Shortage: A War-Economy Phenomenon The Kremlin’s wartime stance has transformed the country’s labor market, with a notable squeeze on security services. In several regions, authorities report vacancies running as high as one in three or even half the required numbers for police and other security personnel. The shortage extends beyond the police to…
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Geneva Rejects Police Immunity Initiative by Wide Margin
What happened in Geneva In a clear verdict for Swiss direct democracy, Geneva residents voted decisively against a controversial initiative proposed by the Swiss People’s Party (UDC) titled, “Yes, I protect the police who protect me.” The plan would have introduced a form of immunity for police officers and created a mechanism to filter complaints…