It goes without saying that you should feel safe in your own home. We put things into place to ensure our safety all the time, from CCTV and interactive doorbells to intruder alarms. But nothing can prepare us for law enforcement entering a property without our consent. It’s important to know when can police enter...Read More
Content Warning // This post discusses police abuse, excessive force and examples of derogatory and sexist comments/actions that some people may find traumatising or difficult to read. Scotland yard finally issued an apology to University lecturer Dr Konstancja Duff after she was disrespectfully stripped and searched for handing a young boy information about his...Read More
Being flashed by an unmarked car can be a worrying experience. Sometimes there’s no way of seeing who is in the car, or maybe you’re in a secluded area and don’t feel safe stopping. You may wonder do you have to stop for an unmarked police car, even when you can’t see who is driving....Read More
The Miranda warning (or Miranda rights) is the first thing you think of when wondering “what do police say when they arrest you?” However, this is the US version of what we know as the police caution. In the UK, we have similar laws when it comes to your rights to remain silent. This is also known...Read More
If you’ve never been detained by the police, it’s unlikely you are aware of your rights when it comes to police detention in England and Wales. Understanding your rights when in custody of the police can help you stay calm and follow the right procedures if it ever occurs. This includes knowing how long can...Read More
The police commissioner for North Yorkshire was highly criticised and urged to resign for saying murder victim Sarah Everard should not have ‘submitted’ to a false arrest and adding that women “need to be streetwise” about the powers that police officers have. North Yorkshire Police Commissioner, Phillip Allott, was criticised for comments he made when...Read More
A group of 850 professional footballers led by former Cardiff City and Leyton Orient manager Russell Slade are demanding compensation for use of their personal data by a range of sports data, betting, and entertainment companies. Under the name Project Red Card, the group claims that the companies’ use of a wide range of identifiable...Read More
A recent ruling by a judge at Oxford County Court may have major implications for the use of smart doorbells in the UK. The ruling highlights the fact that motion-enabled recordings – of the kind allowed by many of the most popular smart doorbells – can lead to invasions of privacy. What is more, the...Read More
Victims of violent crime can suffer long-lasting consequences, with profound effects on their day-to-day lives. Whether the injuries sustained are physical or mental, there can be a major impact on your employment, your personal relationships, and your financial situation. For this reason, it’s important that victims of violent crime seek all the support to which...Read More
If you have been a victim of violent crime, you may have found it difficult to move on with your life. Perhaps you are still struggling with the repercussions of your injuries, or with the emotional impact of the event. You may even be finding it hard to carry on with your day-to-day life as...Read More
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