Category Archives: Policing

A number of the Blogs relate specifically to the proposed introduction of the Police and Crime Commissioners and my view that the Metropolitan Police which performs a role as local Police force for London and National Police force on several key issues needs to have some of these national roles removed in order that London Policing is not compromised by issues that have a National Political aspect (such as phone hacking)

The tragic timing of Priti Patel’s current political plans


Over the last two days this week there has been the first and second reading of a political Bill that is clearly not fit for purpose and even if it included issues that were appropriate it was clearly something that … Continue reading

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Independent Police and Crime Commissioners are needed


When David Cameron first introduced the concept of a Police and Crime Commissioner into our nation he did so explaining that what was needed were people from outside of politics who were Independent in the same was as Police Forces … Continue reading

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Sussex #InternationalWomensDay a few senior Women I know


Today is International Women’s Day which is celebrated in many countries and is an opportunity for all of us to acknowledge the huge achievements which women have made in our area. The UN website states it is a rallying point … Continue reading

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Well done for your cross party action in the House of Commons


Although the provision of a good quality piece of legislation is the most important element from Parliament, when backbench MPs from more than one party work together we should applaud them. That is particularly true if their cooperation and proposed … Continue reading

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Sussex Police are understandably highly commended


Over the last few days ago two pieces of news emerged that don’t have any connections and yet they resonated in my mind along with some other cases. The first piece of news came in a monthly update from Chief … Continue reading

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Did Victims of Crime and Anti-social Behaviour get a second read?


On Wednesday 9th February, Peter Kyle the MP for Hove carried out the first reading of a Bill which is called Victims of Crime and Anti-social Behaviour, Etc (Rights, Entitlements and Related Matters) and which can be found here. It … Continue reading

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A vital debate about Policing, Politics and PCC Elections


On Wednesday in the House of Commons there was a debate under the title of Policing (England and Wales) which was convened by Kit Malthouse who is the Minister in the Home Office who is responsible for Policing. Very sadly … Continue reading

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The Next PCCs must address this Ethnic Disproportionality


The common and regular use of abbreviations has the problem of people often overlooking the actual meaning of the initials once they get used to them. However in addition to that challenge, there is also the problem when roles are … Continue reading

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Vaccinations need to be applauded but also reviewed


It is very encouraging that those people who have already received or have been booked in for a Vaccine are being protected against COVID-19. I am delighted that several of my older relatives and friends have already received this along … Continue reading

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Government proposes < 9% of drug advisers recommendation


Yesterday the Home Office and the Health Office made a joint announcement that they intend to spend £148m “to dismantle criminal gangs, reduce the demand for illegal drugs and help those in treatment and recovery, to make communities safer.” This … Continue reading

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