Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 97015 total results. Showing results 29501 to 29520 «147214731474147514761477147814791480Next ›Last » Process and Impact of Diversion from Prosecution Reviewed The practice of diverting some accused persons from prosecution was working well in Scotland, was developing in the right direction and had potential for growth, stated a report published today (Tuesday, 21st February, 2023). It highlighted that diversion from prosecution, designed to address the underlying causes of offending behaviour, was well-established as an effective intervention for those aged under 18, but that more could be done to promote confidence in its use for adults.The Joint Review of Diversion from Prosecution aimed to assess the operation and impact of diversion from prosecution in Scotland. To reflect the importance of partnership working in this area of community justice, it was carried out jointly by HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland (IPS), HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS); the Care Inspectorate (CI) and HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland (HMIPS). It looked at how the practice of diversion worked from a policing, prosecution and justice social work perspective and explored barriers to its more effective use, identified a number of areas for improvement and made 34 recommendations for the agencies involved in diversion and the Scottish Government. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) 21/2/2023 News Child abuse device backlog is the forces ‘biggest issue’ — Garda Commissioner says REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said that the most pressing issue for gardaí investigating child sexual abuse is the backlog in the examination of devices, and the volume of material. He told the Policing Authority that an area of particular concern for him is the huge online demand for child abuse imagery, and the challenges posed to investigators by the encryption of data. In a report last August, the Policing Authority said the continuing three-year backlog in examining digital devices for child abuse material, and for other serious crimes, was a “critical weakness” for the force. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 21/2/2023 News ‘Endemic’ sexism in Met police led to undercover deception, inquiry told Undercover officers regularly deceived women into sexual relationships because of a culture of “endemic” sexism within the Metropolitan police, a public inquiry has heard. A barrister representing 25 women described how “entrenched” misogyny and a cult of masculinity pervaded the police force, amounting to institutional sexism. The Guardian 21/2/2023 News Nicola Bulley: Police transparency could have avoided investigation speculation, ex-detective says Lancashire Police could have avoided mass public speculation into the disappearance of Nicola Bulley with greater transparency and more regular updates to the public, a former police detective has said. The 45-year-old’s body was found at the River Wyre on Sunday night, 23 days after she went missing on 27 January, but the police, media and social media companies’ handling of the case has faced criticism. Lancashire Police have launched an internal review after the force revealed Ms Bulley had dealt with alcohol issues linked to struggles with the menopause. i News 21/2/2023 News Portsmouth university study looks into police crime scene plastic use A study has been launched into the "criminal waste" of plastic at crime scenes. Student Becci Henderson is carrying out the investigation as part of her PhD at the University of Portsmouth. The crime scene investigator (CSI) of 22 years is examining the amount of plastic used by police when cordoning off and investigating serious crimes. BBC 21/2/2023 News Gay-hate murder inquiry probes for police missteps AUSTRALIA: A landmark inquiry is probing whether police investigators deliberately dismissed suspects in cold cases involving gay men being thrown off Sydney cliffs in the 1980s. South Coast Register (Australia) 21/2/2023 News Intergenerational incarceration in New South Wales: Characteristics of people in prison experiencing parental imprisonment AUSTRALIA: This study uses data from two state-wide surveys conducted in NSW prisons and youth justice centres in 2015 to examine the epidemiology of intergenerational incarceration. [pdf] Australian Institute of Criminology (Australia) 21/2/2023 Research article NSW police under fire for ‘outrageous’ midnight arrest of student who protested at RBA AUSTRALIA: The New South Wales police are under fire over a “heavy-handed” midnight arrest and detention of a university student over a protest that allegedly “significantly interfered” with the Reserve Bank because its doors had to be temporarily locked. The Guardian 21/2/2023 News Three more shootings in Wairoa linked to gang tensions NEW ZEALAND: Ongoing gang tensions are believed to be behind three separate firearms incidents in Wairoa early on Monday morning. Stuff (New Zealand) 21/2/2023 News, Video Cyclone Gabrielle – Police highly visible in Eastern District NEW ZEALAND: Police in Eastern District remain highly visible in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, conducting more than 500 proactive community-based jobs in one day. New Zealand Police 21/2/2023 News Computer GTD packages are on their way! As promised back in October, the first Computer GTD kits are being shipped to eager recipients in forces. Forensic Capability Network 21/2/2023 News Ex-Met Police officer from Surrey ‘raped woman after flashing warrant card’, court told Stephen Kyere is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of raping a woman two decades ago Surrey Live 21/2/2023 News Police Scotland officers ‘lack awareness’ of diversion schemes Joint inspection found that police Standard Prosecution Reports lack relevant information to enable diversion decisions. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 21/2/2023 News First PPS assessments to take place from April with one key omission The Home Office has decided that the training element will not be initially included in the PPS due to concerns over the current fitness test, which is being replaced. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 21/2/2023 News Home Office evidence to the Police Remuneration Review Body, 2023 to 2024 This document has been submitted to the Police Remuneration Review Body for the 2023 to 2024 pay round. Home Office 21/2/2023 Report Police launch partnership with RNIB Northern Ireland The Police Service of Northern Ireland has launched a partnership with the Royal National Institute of Blind People Northern Ireland (RNIB) to increase awareness and understanding of sight loss within the police force and increase engagement with the sight loss community to deliver important public safety messaging. Emergency Services Times 21/2/2023 News Police in England and Wales dealing with more mental health crises than ever Forces say increase highlights erosion of mental health services in recent years The Guardian 21/2/2023 News Shooting groups reject call for firearms law change in England and Wales Call by families of people killed by Jake Davison in 2021 Plymouth shootings sparks alarm within shooting community The Guardian 21/2/2023 News The 2023 World Police Summit: Two weeks until world’s leading police forum begins In two weeks, the Dubai Police will host the second edition of the World Police Summit, the world’s most influential gathering of law enforcement officials, security experts, and decision makers. The Summit will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 7-9 March 2023, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Policing Insight 21/2/2023 Advertisement, Feature UN warns Covid and conflicts have heightened trafficking risks, as new profiles of victims and traffickers emerge The latest people trafficking report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has found that while overall the number of reported victims has fallen, the restrictions of the pandemic may have pushed some forms of the crime to more hidden areas, while wars and climate change have also raised the level of risk that potential victims are exposed to, as Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons reports. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 21/2/2023 Analysis, Feature «147214731474147514761477147814791480Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
