Report highlights the disproportionate use of tasers against black people
A review by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) was published on 25th August reporting on the issue of taser use by the police in England and Wales. The report highlighted
New CCTV guidelines fall short in ensuring police accountability
A new set of guidelines for the use of CCTV facial recognition by police has been criticised as too broad and non-specific. The Surveillance Camera Code of Practice is to be updated for the first time in eight years.
Inquest into rape prosecutions highlights endemic failure
A joint report commissioned by the Police and Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) Inspectorates has accused the two organisations of engaging in a “blame game”, which ultimately results in a failure to prosecute sexual offences. The report, published today, said “both organisations argued that the other was to blame for the low conviction rates.” It continued, “Until this blame culture is eradicated, a real shift in attitudes seems unachievable”.
Three of the Stockwell six have their convictions overturned 49 years later
Three black men who were wrongfully jailed almost 50 years ago have had their convictions overturned by the Court of Appeal.
Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22 years and six months in prison for murder of George Floyd
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22 years and 6 months in prison for his murder of Gorge Floyd last year.
Tories streamline school-to-prison pipeline
The proposals will further criminalise children and will fail to address the essence of their trauma, instead of tackling the systemic social issues that plague young people today.
PC Wayne Couzens pleads guilty to the kidnap and rape of Sarah Everard
Police officer Wayne Couzens has pleaded guilty to the kidnapping and rape of Sarah Everard, who went missing in March whilst walking home in south London. The serving Metropolitan police constable was present in court via video link from Belmarsh prison, charged with the disappearance and death of the 33-year-old marketing executive.
Sussex Police: serving Capitalism locally
YCL Brighton & East Sussex Branch expose the longstanding and institutional racism, sexism and brutality of Sussex Police.
Missed Clare’s Law deadlines put women at risk
Nearly 25% of applications for background checks accepted last year by the police took longer than a month to reveal information about the criminal histories of suspected abusers. Under Clare’s Law, implemented in 2014, people have the “right to ask” police about any past domestic violence or offences that mean their partners could be a potential risk to them.
Are Instagram censoring the YCL?
Amethyst Reardon writes on Silicon Valley’s attempts to censor leftists.
