Crime and Justice

'Jail is not a deterrent' in preventing knife crime

As another teenager is stabbed to death, experts in violence amongst young men tell Channel 4 News that the authorities are taking the wrong approach in dealing with knife crime.

‘Abysmal’ statistics show more than 90% of crimes unsolved, says Labour

The proportion of crimes that resulted in a charge or summons was 5.7 per cent.

By Dominic McGrath

‘Like fires everywhere’: West Midlands becomes a youth knife-crime hotspot

#knifefree

10 reasons why ten is too young

At 10 years of age, we have one of the lowest ages of criminal responsibility in the world and the lowest in Europe. Despite repeated calls from the international children’s rights community and a large number of organisations working with children and young people here in Northern Ireland to raise the age, no progress has been made.

A short guide to the criminal justice system

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Age and the Law in the UK: understanding your rights and responsibilities

As you navigate through your teenage years and inch closer to adulthood, it’s important to understand the various legal rights and responsibilities that come with different ages in the UK. Knowing your rights is empowering, and being aware of the laws will help you make informed choices. So, let’s dive into the world of age and the law! 

Are crime rates at a record high?

What was claimed

Crime rates in England and Wales are at a record high.

Our verdict

This claim is missing context. While the number of crimes recorded by the police has risen, this is not the best data to understand overall trends. Overall crime as measured by the Crime Survey for England and Wales is actually falling.

Are criminals programmed to offend?

Information from the Criminologist blog.

Are we ready for gangbos?

Police and local councils gained new powers yesterday [31 January 2011] to deal with gang-related violence and crime.

As Britain debates the death penalty again, studies from America confirm that it works

Babies behind bars

Being charged with a crime

If you’re charged with a crime you’ll be given a ‘charge sheet’. This sets out the details of the crime you’re being charged with.

Boy, 5, accused of stalking and dozens of under 10s suspected of rape

Soaring numbers of crimes are being committed by children under 10, new data has shown.

By Kirsten Robertson

Breaking the cycle

Clinks briefing on the Government’s response to Breaking the Cycle and the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill.

Britons don’t tend to support the death penalty… until you name the worst crimes

By Isabelle Kirk

Broken Britain: Cleaning up Cleveland, the UK’s crime capital

With some of the worst violent crime rates in the country, John Johnston reports on efforts to clean up Cleveland.

Buying and carrying knives: the law

Causes of the riots

Changes to community sentences

Offenders will be made to do a full five-day week of hard work and jobseeking.