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By Matteo Tiratelli Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Urban Posted:
The use of stop and search has reduced in recent years in London, but there have been recent calls to increase its use. Matteo Tiratelli argues that a new study finds little, if any evidence, to suggest increased stop and search can reduce levels of violent crime. As violent crime has risen, there’s been a […]
By Graham Smith Filed Under: All posts Posted:
The reputation of the British police service is hanging in the balance and the on-going Undercover Policing Inquiry and the recent conclusion of the Hillsborough inquests has added more fuel to the fire. Graham Smith examines the evidence and calls for a broad coalition to reform a police service he says has become toxic. Triggered by […]
By James Rhodes Filed Under: All posts, Ethnicity, Featured Posted:
Chelsea fans’ actions in Paris received media and political condemnation. James Rhodes considers why a report revealing racialised inequalities in UK universities did not. On 17 February, a group of Chelsea football fans travelling on the Paris Metro to a Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain were filmed chanting “we’re racist, we’re racist, and that’s […]