The Metropolitan Police: institutionally flawed and protecting rapists?
Serial rapist and former Metropolitan Police officer David Carrick has been sentenced to 36 life terms, for the crimes he committed against dozens of women. The Guardian has deemed David…
Has ‘true crime’ gone too far?
I’m sure you’ve heard about the recent disappearance of Nicola Bulley, a Lancashire mother of two, who has been missing since January 27th. Although disappearances are unfortunately not that uncommon,…
Inquest opens into police shooting of Chris Kaba
On 4 October, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) opened an inquest into the death of Chris Kaba, who was shot by police on 5 September in Streatham Hill,…
Four protesters along Edinburgh royal procession routes arrested for breaches of the peace
Four protesters have been arrested in Edinburgh in relation to breaches of the peace during royal processions following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The first arrest occurred on Sunday…
Does the police want us to like them or fear them?
It has been over 7 months since Sarah Everard was tragically murdered. I still think of her most days. Whether it’s walking alone from a tutorial in the dark or…
Young Woman missing in Edinburgh for several days has been found at last
A young Edinburgh woman who went missing last month has been found safe and well by police. Bervely Chaleka was reported missing on Wednesday 22nd September by her family and…
Princes Street evacuated due to suspected bomb
At around 2pm on Monday the 20th, at least one block on Princes Street was evacuated due to a suspected bomb being found outside the Scottish National Gallery. With one…
Women demand change, not more policing
CW: sexual violence “We no longer trust the police” – how some women are viewing new policing laws with contempt Feminist groups feel the police are failing to protect them,…
