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  • Foreword by the Director of Public Prosecutions All crime is unacceptable but offences that are driven by hostility or hatred based on personal characteristics set a particular challenge to a civilised society. For the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) therefore, effectively addressing all forms of hate crime and crimes targeting older people remain a core commitment. CPS Hate crime

    CPS Hate crime and crimes against older people report

    Foreword by the Director of Public Prosecutions All crime is unacceptable but offences that are driven by hostility or hatred based on personal characteristics set a particular challenge to a civilised society. For the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) therefore, effectively addressing all forms of hate crime and crimes targeting older people remain a core commitment. CPS Hate crime

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  •   Liverpool Football Club has come under fierce criticism from an influential group of high profile, local and national black leaders, alongside a host of anti racist organisations. The group have written an open letter delivered today accusing Liverpool Football Club and manager Kenny Dalglish of grossly mishandling the Saurez/Patrice Evra affair contributing to the incitement of racism in football and wider society. We know that they have had good advice to assist them and refused to take it choosing instead to continue on in this manner. The group called on LFC to accept the findings of the FA investigation...

    Community leaders & anti racist organisations accuse Liverpool FC of inciting racism – press release and statement

      Liverpool Football Club has come under fierce criticism from an influential group of high profile, local and national black leaders, alongside a host of anti racist organisations. The group have written an open letter delivered today accusing Liverpool Football Club and manager Kenny Dalglish of grossly mishandling the Saurez/Patrice Evra affair contributing to the incitement of racism in football and wider society. We know that they have had good advice to assist them and refused to take it choosing instead to continue on in this manner. The group called on LFC to accept the findings of the FA investigation...

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  • The Citizens’ Inquiry into the Tottenham Riots is a community-led response to identify a clear plan of action for a brighter future in Tottenham following the shocking events between 4th and 8th August 2011. See report here - Citizens-Inquiry-into-the-Tottenham-Riots-REPORT.pdf

    Citizens’ inquiry into the Tottenham riots

    The Citizens’ Inquiry into the Tottenham Riots is a community-led response to identify a clear plan of action for a brighter future in Tottenham following the shocking events between 4th and 8th August 2011. See report here - Citizens-Inquiry-into-the-Tottenham-Riots-REPORT.pdf

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  • Runnymede report – Minority ethnic overrepresentation in the criminal justice system Runnymede report

    Criminal Justice v. Racial Justice

    Runnymede report – Minority ethnic overrepresentation in the criminal justice system Runnymede report

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  • http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/speeches/home-sec-police-reform Monday, 30 Jan 2012 The police do one of the most important jobs in this country. They do their work with great courage, great skill and great commitment. In fact, I believe Britain has the finest police officers in the world. But we can help them do their job even more effectively. Today I want to talk about the government’s radical programme of police reform, about how those reforms are starting to take shape, how the police are already responding and about how they will leave us with a police force that is answerable to the public and transformed...

    Home Secretary speech on police reform

    http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/speeches/home-sec-police-reform Monday, 30 Jan 2012 The police do one of the most important jobs in this country. They do their work with great courage, great skill and great commitment. In fact, I believe Britain has the finest police officers in the world. But we can help them do their job even more effectively. Today I want to talk about the government’s radical programme of police reform, about how those reforms are starting to take shape, how the police are already responding and about how they will leave us with a police force that is answerable to the public and transformed...

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  • http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201012/cmselect/cmhaff/1456/1456vw07.htm Summary - Trust and confidence is again a critical issue in police and community relationships. The police service needs to maintain a corporate memory which will prevent history repeating itself. It is absolutely crucial that information provided by the police service and partner agencies is accurate and timely. Community Cohesion (CoCo) needs to be a crucial component of the policing lexicon with policies which support the ethos of CoCo. Phrases such as “Zero tolerance” should be avoided unless it is part of a specific strategy that has been appropriately consulted on, agreed and resourced. Specialists from outside of UK...

    NBPA submission to Home Affairs Committee on August 2011 riots

    http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201012/cmselect/cmhaff/1456/1456vw07.htm Summary - Trust and confidence is again a critical issue in police and community relationships. The police service needs to maintain a corporate memory which will prevent history repeating itself. It is absolutely crucial that information provided by the police service and partner agencies is accurate and timely. Community Cohesion (CoCo) needs to be a crucial component of the policing lexicon with policies which support the ethos of CoCo. Phrases such as “Zero tolerance” should be avoided unless it is part of a specific strategy that has been appropriately consulted on, agreed and resourced. Specialists from outside of UK...

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  • Home Secretary Rt Hon Theresa May MP, In light of the historic conclusion to the trial of two men for the murder of Stephen Lawrence and the public reaction to these developments particularly the black community, furthermore, in light of recent Statistics on Race and the Criminal Justice System. May I respectfully suggest that thirteen years on, a window of opportunity is now open to the Police Service to examine it’s response to the MacPherson Lawrence 70 Recommendations. I think it would go a long way towards turning this chapter in a dreadful history if you were to use your...

    Message to the Home Secretary – response to Lawrence verdict

    Home Secretary Rt Hon Theresa May MP, In light of the historic conclusion to the trial of two men for the murder of Stephen Lawrence and the public reaction to these developments particularly the black community, furthermore, in light of recent Statistics on Race and the Criminal Justice System. May I respectfully suggest that thirteen years on, a window of opportunity is now open to the Police Service to examine it’s response to the MacPherson Lawrence 70 Recommendations. I think it would go a long way towards turning this chapter in a dreadful history if you were to use your...

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  • ACPO President Sir Hugh Orde, In light of the historic conclusion to the trial of two men for the murder of Stephen Lawrence and the public reaction to these developments particularly the black community. I would respectfully suggest that thirteen years on, a window of opportunity is now wide open to the Police Service to examine its response to the MacPherson Lawrence 70 Recommendations and that you use your good offices to urgently draw this to the attention of all (ACPO) Chief Officers. Charles Crichlow, NBPA President  

    Message to ACPO President – response to Lawrence verdict

    ACPO President Sir Hugh Orde, In light of the historic conclusion to the trial of two men for the murder of Stephen Lawrence and the public reaction to these developments particularly the black community. I would respectfully suggest that thirteen years on, a window of opportunity is now wide open to the Police Service to examine its response to the MacPherson Lawrence 70 Recommendations and that you use your good offices to urgently draw this to the attention of all (ACPO) Chief Officers. Charles Crichlow, NBPA President  

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  • The National Black Police Association pay tribute to the family of Stephen Lawrence  at the conclusion of what has been a long and extraordinary struggle for justice. NBPA President Charles Crichlow said’ “These Guilty Verdicts represent a triumph for the Lawrence Family’s determination and  despite the failings of the initial police investigation they represent also a triumph of justice”

    Guilty Verdicts: NBPA pay tribute to the Lawrence family

    The National Black Police Association pay tribute to the family of Stephen Lawrence  at the conclusion of what has been a long and extraordinary struggle for justice. NBPA President Charles Crichlow said’ “These Guilty Verdicts represent a triumph for the Lawrence Family’s determination and  despite the failings of the initial police investigation they represent also a triumph of justice”

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  •   Without fear or favour HMIC A review of police relationships  

    HMIC Report – Without Fear or Favour

      Without fear or favour HMIC A review of police relationships  

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