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Hillsborough Law: Duty of Candour Bill Heads to Parliament

The Hillsborough Law, a new bill mandating a legal 'duty of candour' on public officials, will be presented to Parliament. It aims to prevent future cover-ups like the one following the 1989 disaster that claimed 97 lives.

Met Police Urge Arming Officers Against Knife Crime

An internal Metropolitan Police review calls for a significant increase in armed officers to better protect the public and frontline police from the growing threat of knife attacks in the capital.

AI Housing Crisis: Australia's Looming Robodebt Disaster

Exclusive: Australian politicians are recklessly embracing AI for housing policy without proper safeguards, risking a disaster on the scale of the Robodebt scandal. Experts warn of devastating consequences for vulnerable citizens.

Nine Met Police Officers Suspended in Behaviour Probe

Nine Metropolitan Police officers have been suspended following serious allegations of misconduct at Charing Cross police station, prompting a major internal investigation into behavioural standards.

Nine Met Police Officers Suspended in WhatsApp Scandal

Exclusive: Nine Metropolitan Police officers have been suspended following the discovery of a vile WhatsApp group containing racist, homophobic, and misogynistic messages, in a major blow to the force's integrity.

Australian cop's viral photo sparks intense policing debate

A single photograph of a Queensland police officer has ignited a fierce national debate in Australia, dividing public opinion on modern policing, officer conduct, and the delicate balance between authority and community relations.

Starmer edited human rights manual, removing key protections

Exclusive investigation reveals how Sir Keir Starmer edited a crucial human rights manual while Director of Public Prosecutions, removing fundamental legal principles and watering down guidance on protest rights and police conduct.

UK Lawsuit Hits Fox News & Newsmax Over Election Claims

A major UK-based financial backer is suing Fox News and Newsmax in a landmark High Court case, alleging massive financial losses due to the networks' promotion of baseless 2020 US election fraud claims. The lawsuit could set a precedent for media accounta

Met Police officer investigated over bullying allegations

A female Metropolitan Police officer is under formal investigation for gross misconduct after being accused of orchestrating a sustained and vicious bullying campaign against a junior colleague, the Daily Mail can reveal.

Trump's Threat to Federal Reserve Independence

As Donald Trump threatens to undermine Federal Reserve independence, The Guardian examines why accountability, not just autonomy, is crucial for economic stability. A deep dive into the looming constitutional crisis.

Nottingham Council's alarming boycott of local paper

Nottingham City Council's unprecedented boycott of the Nottingham Post raises serious concerns about press freedom, democratic accountability, and the dangerous blurring of lines between political grievance and civic duty.

Tax whistleblower Boyle avoids conviction in landmark case

Australian Taxation Office whistleblower Richard Boyle has avoided criminal conviction and jail time after a landmark court decision. The ruling marks a significant victory for transparency and accountability within government agencies.

New Orleans Police Cleared in Fatal French Quarter Shooting

An internal investigation by the New Orleans Police Department has exonerated four officers involved in the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old man armed with two knives. The incident, which occurred in the French Quarter, has sparked public outcry and questi

Met Police Chief Faces Misconduct Probe Over Case Handling

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

Two Australian Police Officers Shot Dead in Victoria

A horrific shooting incident in regional Victoria, Australia, has left two police officers and a male suspect dead after a confrontation at a property in Porepunkah, near the town of Wangaratta.

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