Police ditch 'non-crime hate incidents' in free speech win
UK police forces are abandoning controversial 'non-crime hate incidents' recording after officers themselves declared the practice has 'gone too far' in restricting free speech.
UK police forces are abandoning controversial 'non-crime hate incidents' recording after officers themselves declared the practice has 'gone too far' in restricting free speech.
Philadelphia authorities have launched a groundbreaking AI-powered surveillance system designed to predict criminal activity before it occurs, sparking intense debate about civil liberties and policing methods.
Policing Minister Chris Philp demands urgent explanation from London's Metropolitan Police regarding their approach to recent demonstrations, raising concerns about public safety and operational decisions.
Proposed UK policing rules could create racial double standards, warns the National Black Police Association. New draft guidance raises concerns about institutional bias and unequal treatment.
A Guardian journalist's firsthand account of a new NHS predictive health algorithm reveals startlingly accurate forecasts, raising urgent questions about the ethics of knowing our future ailments.
Exclusive: Thames Valley Police implements a groundbreaking AI system developed by the University of Sheffield to identify high-risk domestic abuse cases, raising significant ethical questions about predictive policing in the UK.
A groundbreaking AI tool is helping the NHS predict and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, potentially saving millions and easing pressure on overstretched services.
A leaked US Army briefing details a controversial AI programme that analyses soldiers' personal data, including phone usage and financial records, to forecast enemy threats, raising major privacy concerns.
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting ignites a fierce national debate on policing priorities after 'Father Ted' co-creator Graham Linehan was arrested by armed officers at Heathrow Airport. The incident, stemming from alleged 'transphobic' comments, rais
Taoiseach Micheál Martin calls for urgent Garda review after unprecedented Dublin riots, criticising the delayed police response and intelligence breakdown.
Exclusive investigation reveals how a Bristol council-designated 'liveable neighbourhood' has become a hotspot for crime, fly-tipping, and public disorder, leaving locals feeling trapped and neglected.
The Metropolitan Police is under fire after advising pro-Palestine protesters to avoid phrases that could be 'inflammatory'. Critics call it a 'chilling' attack on free speech as the force defends its stance.
Exclusive: Senior MPs challenge Policing Minister Chris Philp over the National Crime Agency's leadership and strategic priorities amid growing concerns about its effectiveness.
A damning new report reveals systemic racial profiling by Bedfordshire Police in Luton, uncovering disproportionate stop and search rates for Black and Asian communities. The review, sparked by community outrage, calls for urgent reform and body-worn came
The Home Office faces legal scrutiny as it defends its protest policing guidance against Amnesty International's High Court challenge over human rights concerns.
Former President Donald Trump unveils a radical new anti-crime strategy, pledging a federal takeover of policing in Democrat-run cities like Los Angeles and Beverly Hills if re-elected.
Policing Minister Chris Philp faces fierce backlash for endorsing Elon Musk's controversial tweet on UK grooming gangs, drawing condemnation from Labour and child protection charities for amplifying divisive rhetoric.
A groundbreaking AI tool is set to transform the football transfer market, using machine learning to predict player signings with stunning 80% accuracy, potentially saving clubs millions.
A damning investigation reveals UK police forces are wasting millions on bureaucratic 'platitudes' and 'broken records' requests instead of tackling soaring crime rates. Victims are being failed as officers chase targets, not criminals.
The Metropolitan Police has paid substantial damages to a mother after officers investigated an intimate lingerie photo sent to her partner, in a case branded 'appalling' by civil liberties groups.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley is under formal investigation by the police watchdog over allegations he mishandled complaints related to high-profile officer misconduct cases, raising serious questions about leadership and accountability
The National Police Chiefs' Council asserts that UK policing of pro-Palestine demonstrations has been 'proportionate', despite criticism over perceived inaction on illegal acts during protests.
The Metropolitan Police deployed live facial recognition cameras at Notting Hill Carnival, leading to 45 arrests. The controversial surveillance technology sparked immediate backlash from civil liberties groups, who condemn its use as a 'dystopian' infrin
A landmark High Court ruling forces Surrey Police to delete data collected on an innocent man from Horley, setting a crucial precedent for privacy rights and police use of personal information in the UK.
Community leaders in East London warn of potential far-right violence as tensions rise following Bradford disturbances. Police increase patrols amid fears of 1970s-style clashes.
A top academic has publicly contradicted the Metropolitan Police's assertion that their live facial recognition technology is unbiased, citing major flaws in the study they used to justify its rollout across London.
As London's iconic Notting Hill Carnival concludes, a fierce debate erupts over the intense police presence, with community leaders and politicians questioning if heavy-handed tactics are stifling the celebration's spirit and threatening civil liberties.
London's world-renowned Notting Hill Carnival faces an unprecedented funding crisis as organisers reveal a critical £625,000 shortfall for essential policing and security measures, threatening the future of Europe's largest street festival.
Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering £2.4 million policing cost for Donald Trump's controversial 2024 Turnberry trip, burdening Scottish taxpayers amid fierce political debate.
Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal Donald Trump's controversial strategy to deploy a massive federalised police and National Guard presence in Washington D.C. to combat crime, a move critics label as authoritarian and a threat to civil liberties.