Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 97171 total results. Showing results 69361 to 69380 «346534663467346834693470347134723473Next ›Last » Domestic Abuse in Rural Areas The National Rural Crime Network is revealing a shocking picture of domestic abuse in rural Britain with hidden victims – isolated, unsupported and unprotected – who are being failed by the system, services and those around them. The results of an 18-month intensive research project, the study has analysed available evidence, spoken in depth to victims of abuse, assessed local support services and looked at the approach of the police. National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) 17/7/2019 Report The poor relation: The police and Crown Prosecution Service’s response to crimes against older people In 2018/19, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services and Her Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) conducted a joint inspection of how the police and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) respond to crimes against older people. The UK has an ageing population. Although older people are not by definition vulnerable, studies show that older people, as a group, are more likely to be affected by the physical and mental challenges of attending court to give evidence. Older people are also more likely to fear being the victims of crime than people in other age groups. As a result, in 2017, the then Home Secretary commissioned an inspection to establish the nature and extent of problems affecting older people within the criminal justice system, and how well these are understood by the police and CPS. This commission was to specifically focus on crimes of abuse and exploitation (including financial). HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 17/7/2019 Report Crime against older people isn’t well understood, and the police and CPS should be better prepared to deal with an ageing population Older people who have been the victims of crime are often let down by the police and wider criminal justice system which does not always understand their needs and experiences, according to a new report. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 17/7/2019 News Police testing technology to ‘assess the risk of someone committing a crime’ in UK Critics say 'Minority Report-style policing' must be stopped The Independent 17/7/2019 News New rights for victims of crime Victims of crime will receive greater support under government plans to boost their rights at every stage of the justice system. Ministry of Justice (MoJ) 17/7/2019 News Rural domestic abusers being protected by countryside culture Victims are failed by police and suffer from isolation and patriarchal views, report warns The Guardian 17/7/2019 News Police letting down older victims of crime, say inspectors Report says police have only superficial understanding of crimes against older people The Guardian 17/7/2019 News Older victims of crime not cared for well enough, says report Older people who are victims of crime are being let down by police and prosecutors in England and Wales, a report has concluded. BBC 17/7/2019 News Domestic abuse report exposes hidden side of rural life A "deeply hidden and disturbing side to rural life" has been laid bare by an 18-month inquiry into domestic abuse in the English countryside. BBC 17/7/2019 News Review to ‘ensure policing priorities represent communities we serve’ The Scottish government says the “time is right” as it launches a six-year overarching framework for the national force and the Scottish Police Authority to work towards. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 16/7/2019 News Ex-officers from undercover police units will give evidence to inquiry next summer A public inquiry into half a century of undercover policing which has been beset by delays is to begin hearing evidence from officers next summer. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 16/7/2019 News Factbox: U.S. police officers who kill unarmed black men often avoid criminal liability A New York City policeman became the latest example of a law enforcement officer to face no criminal liability for killing an unarmed black man when the U.S. Department of Justice said on Tuesday it would not prosecute him in the July 17, 2014 killing of Eric Garner with a prohibited chokehold. Reuters 16/7/2019 News APCC Victims leads welcome the introduction of the Domestic Abuse Bill APCC Victims Leads, Sophie Linden, London’s Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime & Julia Mulligan, North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner welcome the introduction of the Domestic Abuse Bill Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) 16/7/2019 News Roads policing to be reviewed amid fears over lack of officers on highways Campaigners demand 'more cops in cars' as numbers drop by more than a quarter. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 16/7/2019 News London Bridge attackers lawfully killed A jury has concluded that the London Bridge terrorists who killed eight people and injured 48 others were lawfully shot dead by police. Police Professional 16/7/2019 News “Landmark moment” as Domestic Abuse Bill introduced to Parliament Domestic Abuse Bill to receive first reading in the House of Commons. Home Office 16/7/2019 News World Class Policing Awards: The nominations are in! The closing date for the inaugural World Class Policing Awards 2019 recognising excellence in policing has now passed and the organisers say they have been overwhelmed by the quality and diversity of the nominations. Policing Insight 16/7/2019 News South West Forensic Services: Hundreds of fingerprints waiting to be analysed Hundreds of fingerprints are waiting to be analysed by experts because of "deeply concerning" forensic delays. BBC 16/7/2019 News Roads policing review to improve safety Review into roads policing and traffic enforcement to be launched. Department for Transport 16/7/2019 News London Bridge attackers lawfully killed, inquest finds The three London Bridge attackers, who killed eight people in 2017, were lawfully killed by police, an inquest has found. BBC 16/7/2019 News «346534663467346834693470347134723473Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
