Nottinghamshire Police to report Misogyny as Hate Crime
Harassment of women is to be recorded as a hate crime in a bid to tackle sexist abuse. Nottinghamshire Police said it would expand its categories to include misogynistic incidents. It means abuse or harassment which might not be a crime can be reported to and investigated by the police, and support for the victim […]
The first ever Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) figures show nearly 6,000 new cases in England
The first ever recorded figures for female genital mutilation (FGM) show that between April 2015 and March 2016 there were 5,702 new cases in England. The data was recorded by doctors and nurses who have been obliged to do so since July 2015. Most of the women and girls were born in Africa and underwent […]
Retiring chief who agreed direct entry recruitment is dubious about scheme
The outgoing chief constable of one of the forces looking to take on a direct entry inspector says he remains dubious about the concept. Derbyshire Constabulary’s Mick Creedon is due to retire this week after 37-years in the job, and in the new wing of the force’s HQ where the fire service recently moved in, […]
Questions asked over direct entry chief constable process
The Home Office said no decisions had been taken on direct entry recruitment for chief constables the day before the Home Secretary pledged to introduce it. The department launched a consultation on the issue with a small number of police officers in late March.