Default

Latest articles

News
Govt publishes latest Police Performance Assessments
Home Office welcomes police improvement

The government insists police performance across England and Wales is improving, despite concerns about paperwork. According to the latest Police Performance Assessments, three-quarters of forces are “good” or “excellent” at tackling crime. Only three forces – the City of London, Wiltshire and Thames Valley – are doing worse on tackling crime. Home Office minister Tony… Read more »

News
Straw to criminalise gay hatred
New law against gay hatred

Homophobia could soon be punishable with up to seven years in prison, MPs were told last night. The government has announced plans to make it a crime to incite hatred against people on the basis of their sexuality. Jack Straw told MPs the law could be inserted at the committee stage of the Criminal Justice… Read more »