Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 103270 total results. Showing results 28881 to 28900 «144114421443144414451446144714481449Next ›Last » Strong public support for gun registry, but Act doubles down on repeal plans NEW ZEALAND: A new survey shows a large majority of New Zealanders support a gun registry - including 53 per cent of Act voters - and consider it part of a political party’s strong law and order policy. The survey - by Horizon Research and commissioned by Gun Control NZ - found 71 per cent of New Zealanders support the registry, while only 14 per cent opposed it. NZ Herald (New Zealand) 7/8/2023 News Another Firearms Privacy Breach Shows Register Dangerous NEW ZEALAND: “How many privacy breaches will it take for the Government to admit that a firearms register is going to put firearms owners in danger?," asks ACT’s firearms spokesperson Nicole McKee. Scoop (New Zealand) 7/8/2023 News NZ Police Seek CCTV Footage for Pt England Murder Probe NEW ZEALAND: The Police investigation into a homicide in Pt England is continuing to piece together the puzzle of those involved. Police have been making enquiries since a man died after initially presenting at Auckland City Hospital with critical injuries from gunshot wounds on Saturday. Mirage News 7/8/2023 News Met Police investigated over death in custody The police watchdog is investigating the Met over the death of a man custody in west London. BBC 7/8/2023 News Police withheld evidence making man’s rape conviction unsafe, says UK court Judgment rules ‘jury’s verdict may have been different’ in case of Andrew Malkinson if defence had been given full facts The Guardian 7/8/2023 News False rape conviction of man who wrongly spent 17 years in prison is ruled ‘unsafe’ by judges due to ‘deplorable failures by police to disclose evidence’ A man who spent 17 years in jail for a crime he didn't commit has won further grounds in his successful Court of Appeal bid to clear his name. Andrew Malkinson was found guilty of raping a woman in Greater Manchester in 2003 and the following year was jailed for life with a minimum term of seven years. Mail Online 7/8/2023 News ‘ASSAULT’ PROBE Woman allegedly assaulted in Longford park as gardai launch investigation REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Gardai have launched an investigation into the circumstances behind the alleged incident which took place at the midland town’s Albert Reynolds Peace Park during the early hours of this morning. The Irish Sun (Republic of Ireland) 7/8/2023 News Ontario drug case collapses after police call defence counsel a ‘gangster lawyer’ CANADA: The officer testified he failed to record the conversation with the defendant — his confidential informant — because he never expected his notebook to “to see the light of day.” A recent Ontario drug trafficking case collapsed after a judge found a police officer acted improperly by repeatedly disparaging defence counsel as a “gangster lawyer” who charged “crazy” fees. The Star (Canada) 7/8/2023 News 2 injured in downtown stabbing Monday morning, Toronto police say CANADA: Two people were taken to a trauma centre after they were stabbed in Toronto on Monday morning. Toronto police said the stabbing was reported at Parliament and Queen streets before 4:30 a.m. Officers said two victims were stabbed. Global News (Canada) 7/8/2023 News Police body cameras aren’t always bad news for accused, lawyers say CANADA: More New Brunswick officers will be wearing cameras when interacting with the public. As body cameras for police become permanent in some New Brunswick communities, the new technology has become a mainstay in court proceedings — sometimes to the benefit of the accused and sometimes to their detriment. CBC News (Canada) 7/8/2023 News Stop and search study finds varying opinions but ‘no racial disparity’ A Met Chief Superintendent has undertaken research into a small number of stop and search decisions taken by Sergeants and Inspectors within the South BCU. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 7/8/2023 News Police Scotland pays out over £16m in settlements since 2018 Ahead of its meeting last week the SPA Legal Committee requested historical data on settled employer claims, public claims and motor claims. Police Scotland has settled more than 1,600 claims since 2018/2019, according to new data recently presented to the Scottish Police Authority (SPA). Police Oracle - Subscription at source 7/8/2023 News MPs call on government to tackle surge in tech-enabled domestic abuse The Government must make tackling so-called ‘tech abuse’ a priority, MPs have said, as they warned smart technology and connected devices were increasingly being used to harass, coerce and control victims of domestic abuse. The Culture, Media and Sport Committee said the police and criminal justice system must be better equipped to deal with the problem, with most domestic abuse cases now featuring some sort of cyber element. Police Professional 7/8/2023 News Lincolnshire Police officer denies misconduct over student’s treatment A Lincolnshire Police officer has denied misconduct over his treatment of a vulnerable school student. BBC 7/8/2023 News Police in England and Wales will pilot project to shift sexism and misogyny Behavioural scientist will lead initiative using similar methods to anti-smoking campaign The Guardian 7/8/2023 News Professor Sampson to resign as Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner Professor Fraser Sampson is to step down as Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner at the end of October. Police Professional 7/8/2023 News Cheshire Constabulary launches video campaign highlighting impact of sexual harassment Cheshire Constabulary has released two videos to shine a light on the impact of harmful sexual harassment behaviours. Police Professional 7/8/2023 News Using live facial recognition to tackle retail crime in the UK: What does the law say? A recent decision by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) to allow retailers to use live facial recognition (LFR) to tackle shoplifters has come under criticism amid claims the authority was influenced by the Home Office and a private supplier; Dr Asress Gikay, Senior Lecturer in AI, Disruptive Innovation, and Law at Brunel University, believes the ICO’s decision is erroneous and lacks transparency, and that private entities should carry out the same equality impact assessments as law enforcement to ensure the responsible use of LFR. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 7/8/2023 Feature, Opinion Information regarding Sexual Harm Prevention Orders and Sexual Risk Orders: FOI release Information request and response under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 Scottish Government 7/8/2023 Report Judge calls for 999 speed review after police officer jailed for killing pedestrian One of Britain’s top judges has called for a review of police 999 speeds after an officer was jailed for three years for running over and killing a woman during an emergency callout. The Standard 7/8/2023 News «144114421443144414451446144714481449Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
