The Crime and Policing Bill, part of the government’s “Safer Streets mission”, aims to target anti-social behaviour by giving police new powers to search homes for stolen mobile phones without a warrant. The bill also includes measures such as Respect Orders, scrapping laws on shoplifting, introducing new offences, and recruiting additional neighbourhood officers. However, questions remain over police funding and whether the proposed measures will be effective in tackling crime.
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Harry Dunn’s mother ‘bewildered’ over failures in policing following review into teen’s death
The mother of Harry Dunn, a teenage motorcyclist killed in a 2019 crash, expressed her “bewilderment” over a review indicating that basic policing protocols were not followed by Northamptonshire Police in response to the incident. This revelation raises serious concerns about the adequacy of the police investigation into her son's tragic death. Need More Context? 🔎
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