Police forces urged to stay alert to ‘Covid blaming’ as an excuse or defence by suspectsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageCoronavirus was “weaponised” by domestic abusers during the pandemic and police forces should remain ale…
Police failing to impose orders on men accused of abuse, watchdog finds
Investigation finds lack of understanding of how to use measures to protect womenPolice are failing to impose restraining orders or bail conditions on men accused of rape, domestic abuse, harassment and stalking, a watchdog has found, placing women and…
UK dog owners warned about thieves staking out parks and luring puppies
Blue Cross cautions about black market for popular breeds as government reportedly considers new offence of pet abduction‘World turned upside down’ as boy’s therapy dog stolenStalking parks in affluent areas and luring puppies out of gardens with treat…
Priti Patel appoints ex-Taxpayers’ Alliance head as new aide
Jonathan Isaby joins Home Office as home secretary’s new communications private secretaryPriti Patel has appointed the former head of a hard-right anti-tax pressure group and former editor of a conservative blog to a government role in the Home Office,…