Crime and Policing

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) David Jamieson is introducing a restorative justice initiative to help victims recover and get closure as well as to help change offenders’ behaviour.

https://solihullobserver.co.uk/news/west-midlands-police-and-crime-commissioner-gives-victims-the-chance-to-quiz-offenders-with-launch-of-restorative-justice-scheme-9340/

Following the Regulatory News Service announcement by Patisserie Holdings PLC, the SFO confirms its Director has opened a criminal investigation into an individual.

https://www.sfo.gov.uk/2018/10/12/patisserie-holdings-plc/

The denial comes after a source told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) that there could be a 'future potential collaboration' between the two forces.

https://www.policeprofessional.com/news/west-mercia-police-abandons-strategic-alliance/

The substantial costs of withdrawing from its strategic alliance with Warwickshire Police will be paid for by West Mercia Police

https://www.policeprofessional.com/news/west-mercia-police-abandons-strategic-alliance/

West Mercia Police is ending its alliance with Warwickshire Police to make sure the public get "better value for money", according to the region's police and crime commissioner.

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/crime/2018/10/09/police-forces-to-end-alliance/

The National Police Chiefs’ Council Lead for Finance and Resources has hit out at budget cuts and the “hands-off government approach to aspects of policing”.

https://www.policeprofessional.com/news/npcc-cuts-are-making-policing-ineffective/

The rule of law is one of our fundamental principles and gives each of us the expectation that justice will be sought by prosecuting offenders and providing recompense to victims

https://www.politicshome.com/news/uk/economy/financial-sector/house/house-magazine/98795/kevin-hollinrake-its-time-properly-fund

West Midlands Police needs 500 extra officers as part of an £85 million funding package required to tackle the region's out-of-control crimewave, it can be revealed.

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/crime/2018/10/06/david-jamieson-500-more-west-midlands-police-officers-needed-to-tackle-crimewave/

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has announced a major shakeup of its management team in director Lisa Osofsky’s first significant changes since taking over from David Green QC.

https://www.thelawyer.com/sfo-shakeup-begins-with-first-reshuffle-of-osofskys-reign/

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is increasingly using its powers to demand information from large businesses without the need to ask for court approval, new data has shown.

https://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2018/september/sfo-demand-information-without-court-approval/