MoJ urged to rethink approach to courts backlog

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Constant criticism makes job "almost impossible" says Chief Supt - A Metropolitan Police Chief Superintendent has said the negative public perceptions and criticism in the media due to a "tiny minority of officers" is the "biggest challenge" facing policing.

Dyfed Powys put on HMI 'cause for concern' over crime recording - Dyfed-Powys Police is on the brink of being put in special measures for failing to record crimes, HM Inspectorate has warned.

Animal welfare campaigners celebrate Finn's Law part 2 - Offenders who injure police dogs could face five-year jail terms now Finn's Law is fully on the statute book.

Former Met DS 'built shrine' on junior Muslim colleague's desk - A misconduct hearing has found a former Metropolitan Detective Sergeant guilty of discrimination, harassment and bullying of a junior female Muslim colleague.

MoJ urged to rethink approach to courts backlog

The Ministry of Justice is under pressure to rethink its answer to the courts backlog from COVID-19.

Justice in action? PCCs and victims' commissioner have challenged the MoJ

Date - 22nd February 2021
By - Chris Smith

The Ministry of Justice’s decision to open 14 Nightingale courts was followed by warnings that more needed to be done. Temporary courts will be set up at hotels and conference venues in Manchester, London and Birmingham to ease a backlog of...

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Constant criticism makes job "almost impossible" says Chief Supt

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