Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 114945 total results. Showing results 2261 to 2280 «110111112113114115116117118Next ›Last » ‘It builds the bigger picture’: viewing intimate partner sexual violence investigations through the lens of coercive control Despite research highlighting high attrition rates in intimate partner rape and sexual assault cases progressing through the criminal justice system, limited attention has been paid to the investigation of these offences within the broader context of domestic abuse, and specifically coercive control. Addressing this gap, this exploratory study draws on seven anonymised police case examples and 20 interviews with police investigators and supervisors to illustrate the barriers to investigating and charging rape and sexual assault offences in the context of (ex)intimate partner domestic abuse. We focus on the context of England and Wales, where legislation was enacted in 2015 to criminalise ‘controlling or coercive behaviour’. We identify seven issues spanning the investigation and prosecution process, demonstrating how a lack of understanding of, or engagement with, the broader dynamics of abuse, specifically coercive control, can be present at all stages of the investigation and prosecution process. We also show how situating intimate partner sexual violence in the context of coercive control can overcome some of the difficulties associated with investigating and prosecuting this type of offending. This is illustrated through a case example of a successful intimate partner sexual violence prosecution in which a controlling or coercive behaviour charge provided crucial evidence to support the sexual offence charges. The findings point to the value of employing a coercive control lens for police investigative practice and for how victim engagement in intimate partner sexual violence cases is understood and responded to across the criminal justice system. Policing and Society 31/3/2026 Research article CPS effectively prosecutes knife crime says HMCPSI A new report shows that CPS is prosecuting knife crime to a good standard, but improvements are required to increase public protection. The HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) has today [31 March 2026] published a report following an inspection of the CPS’s approach to handling knife crime. HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) 31/3/2026 News Commissioner calls ‘legislative change’ after garda prosecuted over scrambler chase REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Justin Kelly said gardaí responding to a ‘really serious call are treated the ‘exact same way’ as an incident of ‘bad driving’. The Journal (Republic of Ireland) 31/3/2026 News ‘Keep your claws off the trigger’; a focus group study on involuntary firearm discharges Special interventions operators often operate in high-risk situations where the use of force, including firearms, is required. Firearm use carries inherent risks, including the risk of an involuntary firearm discharge (IFD), which occurs when an operator unintentionally pulls the trigger without conscious intent. To better understand these incidents, this study explored the experiences and perspectives of experts who deal with these risks. Three focus groups were conducted to identify factors that operators perceive as contributing to IFDs and to examine operational procedures that influence risk and prevention. An inductive thematic analysis resulted in five themes: Operational Complexity, Operational Resources, Operational Behaviour, IFD Risk Awareness and Mitigation, and The Inevitable?, with varying numbers of sub-themes. Participants identified personal, behavioural, situational and procedural risk factors as well as relevant operational procedures and mitigation strategies affecting IFD risk. These findings enhance understanding of the operational context and provide practice-grounded insights to inform feasible and effective prevention strategies. Police Practice and Research 31/3/2026 Research article Greater police powers urged for childcare sector safety AUSTRALIA: Police should have greater access to child safety measures to improve protections within childcare centres, a report has found. A parliamentary inquiry into early childhood education safety said serious concerns had been raised about standards in the sector and whether children were being properly protected. The Rural 31/3/2026 News How do fugitives like Dezi Freeman evade police for so long? AUSTRALIA: Police killer Dezi Freeman evaded authorities for more than 200 days before he was reportedly shot and killed by police on Monday morning. 1 News (New Zealand) 31/3/2026 News Grooming gangs inquiry to examine impact of ethnicity, culture and religion The grooming gangs inquiry will directly examine whether ethnicity, culture or religion influenced offending and whether they shaped the institutional response. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 31/3/2026 News Former inspector facing jail for sex attacks on young men A police officer who carried out unnecessary strip searches on young men in custody is facing jail after being found guilty of a series of sexual offences. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 31/3/2026 News Met detective sacked over off-duty conduct overseas following IOPC investigation A Met detective, who brought and used Class A drugs and used the services of sex workers while overseas, has been sacked for gross misconduct following an investigation that was directed by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). Police Oracle - Subscription at source 31/3/2026 News Five structural blockers slowing criminal intelligence workflows To understand how criminal networks operate, intelligence needs to connect across cases, sources and time. Fragmented data, isolated tools and repeated manual effort make that difficult in practice. This article explores five structural blockers and how addressing them helps build a clearer, more complete and continuously evolving intelligence picture. Policing Insight 31/3/2026 Advertisement, Feature Cyclist’s £4.8m court row with three forces can proceed to trial, judge rules A senior judge has warned that complaints against the police should not be “swept under the carpet” as he allowed a cyclist’s £4.8 million court battle against three forces to proceed to trial. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 31/3/2026 News Grooming gangs inquiry to examine role of ethnicity, culture and religion Inquiry will directly look at whether factors influenced offending and institutional response in England and Wales The Guardian 31/3/2026 News AI and digital evidence ‘reshaping police work’ Technology now sits at the heart of almost every police investigation as officers deal with a growing number of cases involving digital evidence and Artificial Intelligence (AI), Guernsey Police has said. BBC 31/3/2026 News Police force refers itself to watchdog after death Wiltshire Police has referred itself to the policing watchdog after the death of a man in Chippenham. BBC 31/3/2026 News Police ‘jumped the gun’ to charge killer – inquiry A prosecutor has said police "jumped the gun" to charge triple killer Valdo Calocane after he carried out deadly attacks in Nottingham, an inquiry has heard. BBC 31/3/2026 News Peaceful or lawful protest – the grey area As policing in England and Wales continues to deal with frequent and often large-scale protest and counter-protest, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has highlighted the “grey area” in which officers now operate; Policing Insight’s Graham Wettone, a former Metropolitan Police officer and public order specialist, explains the current complex challenges around tactical and operational public order decisions, and the need for a clearer focus on ‘lawful’ rather than ‘peaceful’ protest. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 31/3/2026 Analysis, Feature, Opinion Grooming inquiry to expose police who ignored abuse Police officers who failed to investigate Asian grooming gangs will be held to account by the public inquiry into the scandal, its head has pledged. Baroness Longfield, the chairman of the inquiry, said some officers had been “reluctant to act... because of concerns about how it may look”. The Telegraph 31/3/2026 News Government to overhaul non-crime hate incident rules The UK government is to change when police forces in England and Wales record non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs), in a bid to end the policing of "everyday arguments". BBC 31/3/2026 News Police ordered to stop wasting time on Twitter squabbles Chief constables have been accused of failing to concentrate on crimes such as murder and robbery The Standard 31/3/2026 News AGSI calls for safeguards to deal with social media abuse faced by gardaí REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) is calling on Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly to put safeguards and protections in place to deal with social media abuse their members face. The association also says it wants social media companies to immediately remove such material from their sites. RTÉ (Republic of Ireland) 31/3/2026 News «110111112113114115116117118Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
