Monthly Archives: January 2012

Fraud – is it acceptable for private companies to fund police ?

Posted on January 29, 2012 by admin

Public/private partnership on fraud – a dangerous precedent or practical necessity ? Fraud of all kinds is becoming an increasing issue in our society and comes with the double whammy of cuts in police resources. Is it better in these … Continue reading →

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Soundbites or substance ?

Posted on January 21, 2012 by admin

Soundbites or substance ? Every month of every year, with almost every Government we can remember, there is a new plan about how to deal with criminal justice, penalizing criminal behavior and so … “tough  on crime, tough on the … Continue reading →

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Double jeopardy

Posted on January 4, 2012 by admin

In the wake of the Stephen Lawrence case convictions, this article explores ‘double jeopardy’. Double jeopardy means that you can not be tried twice for the same offence. There are good reasons for this, some of which are listed below: … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 4, 2012 by admin

More than 900 serving police officers and community-support officers have a criminal record, official figures show. Forces across England and Wales employ police officers with convictions including burglary, causing death by careless driving, robbery, supplying drugs, domestic violence, forgery and … Continue reading →

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