Birmingham gangs banned from city in landmark ruling – BBC News
‘Eighteen men from two rival criminal groups have been targeted in what police describe as the largest ever gang injunction.’
BBC News, 23rd August 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: violence
People who carry out ‘life-changing’ acid attacks face life sentences – The Guardian
‘Criminals caught with acid can expect to receive the same prison sentences as those convicted of carrying a knife, according to new judicial guidelines that have come into effect.’
The Guardian, 4th August 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Increase in serious crimes by offenders on probation, figures show – The Guardian
‘There has been an increase in serious crimes committed by offenders under supervision in the community since the controversial privatisation of the probation service, figures suggest. The number of offenders on probation charged with murder, manslaughter, rape and other serious violent or sexual crimes has risen by more than 25% since changes to the service in England and Wales.’
The Guardian, 2nd August 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Feltham young offenders institution ‘not safe for staff or boys’ – BBC News
‘A young offenders institution was found to be “not safe for either staff or boys” after an unannounced inspection.’
BBC News, 30th June 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
People who violently attack children to get longer jail terms, Theresa May pledges – Daily Telegraph
‘People who violently attack children will get longer jail terms under a Tory Government, Theresa May will announce today as part a major crackdown.’
Daily Telegraph, 28th May 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Police failed to engage with public, Met knife campaign chief admits – The Guardian
‘The head of the Metropolitan police’s anti-knife initiative, Operation Sceptre, has admitted past failures in engaging with communities most affected by youth violence, amid criticism of the force’s latest strategy to tackle the problem. But DCS Michael Gallagher said that for the latest phase of its strategy to reduce knife crime – launched after recent police figures showing a rise of 24% in the past year in London – the Met was ready to work with civil society groups to find joint solutions to the problem.’
The Guardian, 21st May 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Prisons violence is ‘out of control’, report warns – BBC News
‘Violence is “spiralling out of control” in UK prisons and incidents are being under-reported, according to a European watchdog.’
BBC News, 19th April 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
£40,000 worth of drugs discovered at ‘unsafe’ Lancashire prison – The Guardian
‘More than 80 prisoners in fear of their safety have sought sanctuary in a special unit in a Lancashire jail inspectors say is the most violent they have visited in recent times.’
The Guardian, 19th April 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Cressida Dick: Met chief will ‘bear down’ on violent crime – BBC News
‘The new commissioner of the Metropolitan Police has promised to “bear down” on large rises in violent crime in London.’
BBC News, 18th April 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Swindon man jailed for single punch killing on night out – BBC News
‘A man has been jailed for eight years after killing a man with a single punch during a night out in Swindon.’
BBC News, 9th April 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
London man jailed for killing friend with single punch after shoe prank – The Guardian
‘A City worker who fatally punched a friend after his shoe was thrown out of a taxi window has been jailed for three years.’
The Guardian, 10th March 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
MPs raise concerns over tougher knife crime guidelines’ impact on prison populations – The Independent
‘MPs have raised concerns over tougher knife crime sentencing guidelines due to the “substantial” impact it could have on the escalating prison population in Britain.’
The Independent, 8th March 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
High levels of violence and use of force at last G4S-run child jail, report finds – The Guardian
‘Report says inspectors witnessed staff struggling to maintain order at Oakhill secure training centre near Milton Keynes.’
The Guardian, 7th March 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
The boy who watched IS beheading videos – BBC News
‘What leads a young child to stand up in front of his class and tell his school friends that he agrees with the aims and objectives of the so-called Islamic State?’
BBC News, 14th February 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Illegal substances creating ‘violent and volatile’ prisons – BBC News
‘A “violent and volatile prison population” is being fuelled by better access to so-called legal highs, a union has said.’
BBC News, 9th February 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Exeter prison struggling with drugs and rising violence, say inspectors – The Guardian
‘Prison inspectors have warned that the situation at Exeter jail is “fragile”, with drugs thrown over the wall on a daily basis and only 29 officers on duty for 490 prisoners. The chief inspector’s report published on Wednesday says staff shortages at the overcrowded category B Victorian prison are exacerbated by problems including drugs and mental health issues, leaving the prison struggling to cope with rising violence and self-harm incidents.’
The Guardian, 1st February 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Mistreatment of women MPs revealed – BBC News
‘An overwhelming majority of women MPs have received online and verbal abuse from the public and a third have considered quitting as a result, a BBC Radio 5 live survey suggests.’
BBC News, 24th January 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“If You Prick Us, Do We Not Bleed?”: The Harassment of Cafcass and Local Authority Workers in Family Law Proceedings – Family Law Week
‘Bianca Jackson, barrister of Coram Chambers, sets out the civil remedies available to persons subjected to harassment.’
Family Law Week, 15th November 2016
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
Fewer prison officers and more assaults: how UK prison staffing has changed – The Guardian
‘This week’s walkouts by prison officers were in protest at staff shortages and escalating violence – and the data shows that the ratio of staff to offenders has indeed dropped in the last few years.’
The Guardian, 18th November 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Justice Secretary calls time on failing prisons in white paper to help cut crime and protect society – Ministry of Justice
‘Justice Secretary embarks on a major shake-up of prisons to help cut £15bn cost of reoffending.’
Ministry of Justice, 3rd November 2016
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
