Crime Levels
The songs of moorland bird species have been recorded in the Calderdale area as part of a new campaign to provide their unique sounds to local care homes. The Moorland Chorus recording will be used as a therapeutic tool for those no longer able to easily access the uplands. Organised by the British Association for Shooting and… Read more »
The House of Commons Health and Social Care Select Committee has published the report of its inquiry into NHS litigation reform. The Medical Defence Union (MDU) engaged closely with this inquiry, submitting written evidence. The MDU welcomes the publication of today’s report but cautioned against too much focus on fundamental and complex structural change, at… Read more »
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Gordon Brown said the government is working “behind the scenes” to tackle gun crime. The prime minister said he was pursuing a “calm and measured” approach to reducing gang violence, but said this may include new legislation. The Conservatives have attacked Labour for trying to legislate their way out of gun and gang violence, rather… Read more »
Nearly 3,000 crimes were committed last year where the suspect was too young to be prosecuted, new figures obtained by the BBC show. A freedom of information request by the BBC revealed about 1,300 incidents of criminal damage and arson. There were 66 sex offences where suspects were under ten-years-old in England and Wales. Under… Read more »
