New Law Against Forced Marriage
As of Monday 16th June 2014, the perpetration of forced marriage will be treated as a criminal offence, punishable by a seven year jail sentence under the 2014 Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act. It is hoped that thousands of potential victims will be protected by this new enactment which also criminalises forcing a British […]
Social media crimes ‘at least half’ of front-line policing
Complaints originating from social media make up “at least half” of a front-line police officer’s work, a senior officer has told the BBC. Chief Constable Alex Marshall, head of the College of Policing, said the number of crimes arising from social media represented “a real problem”. He said the police and public were still trying to […]
Social media crimes ‘at least half’ of front-line policing
Complaints originating from social media make up “at least half” of a front-line police officer’s work, a senior officer has told the BBC. Chief Constable Alex Marshall, head of the College of Policing, said the number of crimes arising from social media represented “a real problem”. He said the police and public were still trying to […]
Update from the National Forum of Restorative Practitioners
Since its launch on the 31st of March 2014 the National Forum of Restorative Practitioners has gone from strength to strength. To date over 170 practitioners have registered through the forum, joining the conversation and sharing best practice around Restorative Practices. 80 Restorative Practitioners have already either completed or are currently studying the BTEC Level 3 […]