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08/05/2014
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Police Arrive In Portugal
Scotland Yard detectives have arrived in Portugal to oversee the excavation of three sites in Praia da Luz as part of the investigation into the disappearance of three-year-old Madeleine McCann seven years ago.
The British Police believe three sites were not properly explored at the time of Madeline's disappearance.
Officers are due to use ground-penetrating radar equipment.
Oxford Union President Arrested On Suspicion Of Rape
Ben Sullivan, 21, an Oxford University student who chairs the world famous Oxford Union debating society has been arrested on Wednesday morning on suspicion of rape and attempted rape following an allegation.
He was now been released on bail until June 18.
As president he has given speeches in front of high-profile authorities and have thousands of views on his Youtube videos.
Police And Prison Officer Killers To Face Life In Prison
Anyone who kills a police or prison officer in the course of their duty will face spending the rest of their lives behind bars, Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has announced.
The changes to the law being made by the Ministry of Justice will mean that judges will start by considering a whole life term when deciding the sentence for killing either a police or prison officer in the course of their duty. This is an increase from the current starting point of a 30-year minimum term. Judges would retain the discretion to determine the appropriate sentence in each case - a whole life term will not be mandatory.
Mr Grayling said: "Police officers play a vital role in keeping communities safe. As has been tragically demonstrated in recent years, this role is a dangerous one which can lead to officers paying the ultimate price while serving their community.
"On a daily basis, prison officers are also asked to protect the public by dealing with violent offenders and standing in the way of criminals in order to keep the peace.
"It is essential that police and prison officers feel the full weight of the state is behind them as they fulfil their crucial duties. Changing the starting point for this offence sends a clear message that the Government supports the work that these vital public servants play."
(CVS/CD)
Scotland Yard detectives have arrived in Portugal to oversee the excavation of three sites in Praia da Luz as part of the investigation into the disappearance of three-year-old Madeleine McCann seven years ago.
The British Police believe three sites were not properly explored at the time of Madeline's disappearance.
Officers are due to use ground-penetrating radar equipment.
Oxford Union President Arrested On Suspicion Of Rape
Ben Sullivan, 21, an Oxford University student who chairs the world famous Oxford Union debating society has been arrested on Wednesday morning on suspicion of rape and attempted rape following an allegation.
He was now been released on bail until June 18.
As president he has given speeches in front of high-profile authorities and have thousands of views on his Youtube videos.
Police And Prison Officer Killers To Face Life In Prison
Anyone who kills a police or prison officer in the course of their duty will face spending the rest of their lives behind bars, Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has announced.
The changes to the law being made by the Ministry of Justice will mean that judges will start by considering a whole life term when deciding the sentence for killing either a police or prison officer in the course of their duty. This is an increase from the current starting point of a 30-year minimum term. Judges would retain the discretion to determine the appropriate sentence in each case - a whole life term will not be mandatory.
Mr Grayling said: "Police officers play a vital role in keeping communities safe. As has been tragically demonstrated in recent years, this role is a dangerous one which can lead to officers paying the ultimate price while serving their community.
"On a daily basis, prison officers are also asked to protect the public by dealing with violent offenders and standing in the way of criminals in order to keep the peace.
"It is essential that police and prison officers feel the full weight of the state is behind them as they fulfil their crucial duties. Changing the starting point for this offence sends a clear message that the Government supports the work that these vital public servants play."
(CVS/CD)
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Fourteen prison officers have been suspended from HMP Pentonville following allegations of corruption. A spokesperson for the Prison Service confirmed that the prison officers had been suspended over allegations which concerned trafficking and "inappropriate relations" with prisoners.
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15 May 2013
Theresa May To Tell Police Conference 'Life To Mean Life'
The Home Secretary will tell the Police Federation conference that murderers of police officers will be given whole-life sentences and be left to die in prison.
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The Home Secretary will tell the Police Federation conference that murderers of police officers will be given whole-life sentences and be left to die in prison.
02 September 2009
Call For Degree Educated Prison Officers
A charity for Penal Reform has today released a report recommending that prison officers are educated to degree level in order to better manage prisons and reduce reoffending rates. At present, prison officers undergo eight weeks training before taking responsibility for safety and security within a prison.
Call For Degree Educated Prison Officers
A charity for Penal Reform has today released a report recommending that prison officers are educated to degree level in order to better manage prisons and reduce reoffending rates. At present, prison officers undergo eight weeks training before taking responsibility for safety and security within a prison.
16 May 2006
Survey reveals threat faced by police
Around 7,000 police officers have been threatened with a gun and 40,000 police officers have been threatened with a knife while on duty in the past two years, a survey has revealed.
Survey reveals threat faced by police
Around 7,000 police officers have been threatened with a gun and 40,000 police officers have been threatened with a knife while on duty in the past two years, a survey has revealed.
26 April 2005
Queen unveils National Police Memorial
The Queen has unveiled a National Police Memorial in tribute to British police officers killed in the line of duty. The £2.3 million project includes a large black wall with a glass cabinet displaying a book which names 1,600 police officers who have died in the line of duty.
Queen unveils National Police Memorial
The Queen has unveiled a National Police Memorial in tribute to British police officers killed in the line of duty. The £2.3 million project includes a large black wall with a glass cabinet displaying a book which names 1,600 police officers who have died in the line of duty.
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