Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115728 total results. Showing results 80381 to 80400 «401640174018401940204021402240234024Next ›Last » Harassment of women set to be a hate crime under Scots law Misogyny is poised to become a distinct hate crime in Scotland as part of efforts to tackle abuse directed at women online and in real life. The Times - Subscription at source 25/4/2020 News Bolsonaro accused in policing row Brazil President Bolsonaro of Brazil has suffered a blow to his authority after his popular justice minister resigned, accusing the right-wing leader of directly meddling in law enforcement. The Times - Subscription at source 25/4/2020 News Priti Patel will warn ‘selfish rule-breakers’ to stop flouting coronavirus lockdown after ‘worrying increase in people moving around’ Home Secretary will underscore her warning to stay indoors with the threat of beefing up the police's powers Mail Online 25/4/2020 News Police called to house 30 times in one month as groups continue to break lockdown rules Visitors to the house were given multiple fines but didn't stop the behaviour Liverpool Echo 25/4/2020 Every single ridiculous excuse Yorkshire lockdown breakers have given police for being out Despite over four weeks of lockdown people still aren't getting the message Examiner Live 25/4/2020 News Coronavirus in Scotland: Firms flouting virus restrictions will be closed, warns minister Businesses that flout lockdown rules will be shut down, Scotland’s justice secretary has warned after it emerged that multiple firms had broken the law. The Times - Subscription at source 25/4/2020 News Coronavirus: ‘Revenge porn’ surge hits helpline The lockdown has caused a surge in the number of people contacting the Revenge Porn Helpline, the government-funded service for adults experiencing intimate image abuse. BBC 25/4/2020 News More than 4,000 domestic abusers arrested as victims calls to police increase by 30 per cent in lockdown Domestic abuse incidents have increased by nine per cent as police urge victims to come forward despite the lockdown The Telegraph 24/4/2020 News Criminals who spit at police will face ‘full force of the law,’ says Priti Patel, as 30 officers a day are attacked Criminals who use coronavirus as a weapon to “infect” police officers face longer jail sentences, Priti Patel has warned, as a Telegraph investigation found at least 30 officers a day are being spat or coughed at. The Telegraph - Subscription at source 24/4/2020 News Nova Scotia shooting: ‘They had no idea the hell they were going to face’ Over the span of 12 hours, a gunman posing as a police officer went on a rampage across the province of Nova Scotia that became the most deadly shooting in Canadian history. Here's what people swept up in the tragedy recall. BBC 24/4/2020 News Charges and cautions for domestic violence rise by 24% in London Met police arresting 100 people a day, and say true extent of offending is likely to be more The Guardian 24/4/2020 News The time has come for Video Enabled Justice “With the country and the courts in lockdown, a new Video Enabled Justice (VEJ) initiative has arrived just in time to optimise video remand hearings.” This is the message from APCC Chair and Technology Lead, Katy Bourne Police and Crime Commissioner for Sussex, who has today successfully launched a digital tool across five-force areas. This means that courts hearing remand cases can still function during the COVID-19 national emergency. Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) 24/4/2020 News Ensuring cultural heritage security during lockdown: a challenge for museum professionals and police services Since the beginning of the COVID-19 health crisis, 95% of the world’s museums have been forced to temporarily close their doors to protect their visitors. Self-isolation measures represent a huge challenge for museum professionals who must continue to ensure the security of their collections. The reality for each museum is different, and solutions will be specific to each institution in terms of: rotating teams, security services, confinement on site, etc. ICOM deplores recent thefts from museums in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Despite confinement measures, it is crucial to continue the improvement and upgrade of museum security. INTERPOL 24/4/2020 News UK government plans to let more agencies access internet connection records with Investigatory Powers Act expansion The Investigatory Powers Act was passed in 2016 and mandated that internet service providers and mobile data providers in the UK store internet connection records for twelve months. Internet connection records include the metadata that are tied to all internet connections – examples include the internet activity timestamps, internet history, IP addresses used, etc. Dubbed the “Snooper’s Charter,” the Investigatory Powers Act is a great example of supposedly first world countries looking with envy on the civil liberties violating internet control in authoritarian countries like China. While the Investigatory Powers Act has actually been ruled against by UK court, the government is now seeking to expand access to their internet surveillance trove. Privacy News Online 24/4/2020 News Coronavirus: 4,000 domestic abuse arrests in London in just six weeks, police say Charges were up 24% from 9 March when people with coronavirus symptoms were asked to self-isolate, compared to last year. Sky News 24/4/2020 News Police chief slams national guidance on driving for exercise and says people should not get in the car for fitness or dog walking while on lockdown A police chief has slammed national guidance on driving for exercise as some of the 'poorest' he has seen and called on people not to get in the car for fitness. Mail Online 24/4/2020 News Armed police accidentally fired their weapons more than 100 times in five years Data reveals incidents including gun being shot on sensitive military installation and ammunition fired in private homes i News 24/4/2020 News Domestic violence reports rise by a third in locked-down London – police Reports of domestic violence in London have risen by a third in the last six weeks, police said on Friday, urging victims to speak out and promising they will not be punished if they need to break social distancing guidelines. Reuters 24/4/2020 News Coronavirus: Met Police making 100 domestic violence arrests a day Met Police officers have made an average of nearly 100 arrests every day for domestic abuse offences during the lockdown, the force has revealed. BBC 24/4/2020 News Gangs changing tactics as closed borders, COVID-19 deal impact CANADA: VANCOUVER — Gangs and organized crime groups in B.C. are changing how they operate and run their illegal business due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, police forces say. Blue Line (Canada) 24/4/2020 News «401640174018401940204021402240234024Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
