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MoJ study explores the role of the Internet in radicalisation and offending of 235 convicted extremists in England and Wales.
New StreetSafe tool helps people, particularly women and girls, anonymously flag areas where they don’t feel safe.
Coronavirus ‘weaponised’ by some domestic abusers as a new tool of control, and – in some cases – as an excuse or defence for abuse or homicide.
Details of the Government’s new “Beating Crime” plan
Revolving Doors report finds delivering tailored interventions that meet the health and human needs of young adults can turn young people’s lives around.
HMI Constabulary call for radical action to tackle crime epidemic against women and girls
New analysis of police data revealing unnecessary arrests of women.
Europol threat assessment shows that the trade in illegal drugs is the main driver to most organised crime groups.
Young adults call for radical police reform focussed on tackling poverty, trauma, and structural racism.
Latest disturbing statistics on the frequency of rape in England and Wales.
Police forces must explain the disproportionate use of police powers such as stop and search and use of force on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people or risk losing the trust of the communities they serve
The homicide rate over the three-year period to year ending March 2020 was approximately five times higher for the Black ethnic group than for the White ethnic group.