Police misconduct rules 'too lenient' on use of force
A damning report reveals police officers in England and Wales can avoid serious consequences for excessive force under current misconduct rules, raising urgent concerns about accountability.
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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.
Philadelphia Implements Controversial Pre-Crime AI Surveillance
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.
CBS News Standards Editor Quits Over Coverage Dispute
The head of standards at CBS News has dramatically quit following disagreements over the network's coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict, raising serious questions about journalistic integrity.
Red Tractor environmental claims ruled misleading by watchdog
UK's advertising watchdog rules Red Tractors 'UK Farm Assurance' scheme misled consumers about environmental standards in major greenwashing finding.
Red Tractor farming scheme faces greenwashing allegations
UK's largest food assurance programme under fire from Advertising Standards Authority for misleading environmental messaging to supermarket shoppers
Minister queries Met Police over protest handling
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.
Met Police Chief Rowley clashes with Sadiq Khan over reforms
Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley clashes with London Mayor over police reform comments in dramatic escalation of tensions at Scotland Yard.
Black Police Group Warns of Two-Tier Justice in UK Reforms
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 New draft guidance raises concerns about institutional bias and unequal treatment.
Met Police criticised over Palestine protest advice
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.
MPs confront minister over National Crime Agency leadership
Exclusive: Senior MPs challenge Policing Minister Chris Philp over the National Crime Agency's leadership and strategic priorities amid growing concerns about its effectiveness.
Luton 'Ish' Review Exposes Racial Profiling in Policing
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
Government lawyers fight Amnesty's protest policing challenge
The Home Office faces legal scrutiny as it defends its protest policing guidance against Amnesty International's High Court challenge over human rights concerns.
Trump's Federal Crime Crackdown Targets LA and Beverly Hills
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.
Minister Chris Philp backs Elon Musk's grooming gangs tweet
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.
Police Waste Millions on Bureaucracy Over Fighting Crime
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.
Met Police payout over 'humiliating' lingerie photo probe
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.
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
UK police defend 'proportionate' Palestine protest response
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.
45 Arrests via Facial Recognition at Notting Hill Carnival
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
High Court forces police to delete innocent man's data
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.
Brick Lane Fears Repeat of 1970s Far-Right Clashes
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.
Expert Rejects Met Police's "Bias-Free" Facial Recognition Claim
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.
Notting Hill Carnival Policing Row Erupts
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.
Notting Hill Carnival faces £625k policing funding crisis
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.
Trump's Scotland Visit Cost Police £2.4 Million
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.
Trump's Radical Plan to Deploy National Guard in DC Revealed
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.
Trump's Plan for Federal Police Patrols in Washington DC
Ex-President Donald Trump unveils a controversial proposal for federal forces to patrol Washington DC, directly challenging the city's local government and sparking a fierce debate on law enforcement and autonomy.
Neo-Nazi terror plot foiled: Man charged over mosque attack
A 63-year-old man has been detained in Scotland and charged with terrorism offences after police uncovered a suspected neo-Nazi plot to attack a mosque.
Home Office in 'two-tier policing' row over Farage security
Exclusive: Home Office faces mounting pressure as former Labour minister Dan Jarvis demands answers over alleged preferential treatment for Nigel Farage's security following an incident in Epping.
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