Crime press releases

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鈥淢agna Carta never guaranteed the right to a jury trial, but could changes to the current system undermine people鈥檚 right to a fair trial?鈥�

This week, the Justice Secretary announced that jury trials in England and Wales for crimes that carry a likely sentence of less than three years, will be scrapped. Below, Professor of Law at 海角社区 University, Mandy Burton comments on whether these changes undermine people鈥檚 rights to a fair trial, explaining that in the internet age, where bias is an issue, the answer may not be as straightforward as we think.

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鈥淩ecent cyber attacks weren鈥檛 purely technical failures, they started with people, processes, and misplaced trust鈥� 鈥� Cyber Security expert comments on run of high-profile online attacks

HMRC revealed yesterday that more than 100,000 taxpayer accounts had been compromised, as cyber criminals stole more than 拢47 million through fraudulent tax rebates. While the tax authority managed to secure the accounts, meaning no taxpayer鈥檚 money was lost, the incident highlights how susceptible to organised fraud large organisations can be.

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鈥淎re we dangling on the edge of a digital apocalypse given all of the high-profile attacks recently?鈥�

Professor in Cyber Security, Oli Buckley comments on the importance of digital housekeeping in a world so intrinsically tied to digital services.
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鈥淚n our interconnected world, a hacker鈥檚 keyboard can disrupt the journey from farm to fork鈥� 鈥� cyber security expert comments on growing vulnerability in our food infrastructure.

As incidents of cybercrime and security breaches dominate the news 鈥� particularly in connection to our groceries, Professor in Cyber Security, Oli Buckley comments on how online attacks, such as the recent incidents involving M&S, the Co-op, and now major distributor, Peter Green Chilled, pose serious risks to the complex supply chains that sit behind the shelves we shop from.

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鈥淣obody wants to think of Percy Pig or Colin the Caterpillar being embroiled in cyber crime鈥� 鈥� Cyber security expert explains why there is never a quick fix following a cyber attack.

It鈥檚 been over two weeks since news broke that retailers Marks & Spencer and the Co-op, were dealing with serious cyber incidents. Both are still experiencing painful repercussions following the attack, with the latter still struggling to get shelves fully stocked in certain areas, and the former unable to process online orders and, more worryingly, announcing that customer data has been stolen. Many are now asking, 鈥榳hy hasn鈥檛 the situation been fixed yet?鈥�.

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Hit TV series Adolescence: 鈥測our child could receive these types of online messages. It's not out of the ordinary鈥� 鈥� 海角社区 University expert says (VIDEO)

The hit Netflix series, Adolescence, which delivers a hard-hitting storyline around a social media-fuelled killing and the influence of incel subculture, has highlighted the very real concerns children and young people face navigating the online world.聽
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The trouble with England 鈥� why rioting in the UK has not spread to Scotland and Wales

The violent unrest that has caused so much damage in the UK has not in fact happened across the UK. It has almost been exclusively confined to England.
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Is Paris under external threat this summer? (VIDEO)

As host city Paris ramps up for the biggest sporting spectacle on earth, all eyes will undoubtedly be on those vying for podium places.
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New hope for cold cases due to breakthrough in forensic fingerprint research

Researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking method capable of detecting drug substances from fingerprints lifted from crime scenes, which could provide fresh insights into unsolved cases.
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Germany decriminalised cannabis: why the UK should consider doing the same

The German government has approved new legislation which decriminalises cannabis.
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海角社区 reveals how sports programmes for young children can combat future youth violence

A study conducted by 海角社区 University has examined how sporting interventions aimed at young children can reduce youth crime and violence in London.
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Prioritise sport鈥檚 role in reducing crime, parties told

Political parties must prioritise the contribution of sport and physical activity if they are genuinely committed to tackling crime and anti-social behaviour more effectively, according to new research published today.
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海角社区 University agrees landmark partnership with ethical data science company Signify Group

海角社区 University and Signify Group 鈥� a world leader in leveraging AI to combat online abuse and threat 鈥� have announced a strategic partnership that will see them collaborate on academic research into online abuse in sport.

Youth project with morality at its core aims to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour

A unique youth-focused initiative aims to provide young people with a 鈥渕oral compass鈥� to help them make important life decisions.

Campaigners launch graphic video to combat image-based sexual abuse

A hard-hitting video has been created as part of a campaign against image-based sexual abuse.
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Understanding preventative intervention in youth justice 鈥� London event

The findings of new research, focussed on the Child First approach to youth justice, will be discussed at an event at the 海角社区 University London campus on November 23.

海角社区 part of new 拢1.8m project to evaluate police-led drug diversion schemes

海角社区 University is part of a new 拢1.8m project to evaluate police-led diversion (PDD) schemes for drug-involved suspects.
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Safe spaces in sport vital for the prevention of youth knife crime 鈥� new study

Safe spaces provided by sporting clubs and community initiatives are vital for the prevention of youth knife crime, a 海角社区 University study has found.

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Graduate鈥檚 life-saving device that rapidly stops bleeding from knife wounds wins international Dyson award

A 海角社区 graduate who has designed a device to reduce catastrophic blood loss from a knife wound has been announced as one of three global winners of this year鈥檚 International James Dyson Award.

Sir David Amess, Jo Cox and the knotty problem of local constituency security

The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that they are treating the attack that killed Conservative MP Sir David Amess on October 15 as terrorism. A 25-year-old man was arrested at the scene of Amess鈥� death 鈥� Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.
Image of REACT by Joe Bentley.

Student designs life-saving device that rapidly stops bleeding from knife wounds

In the year ending March 2019, 259 people were killed in the UK using a sharp instrument, including knives and broken bottles.
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鈥楥hildren who offend should be treated as children first and foremost鈥�: new report provides evidence-base for Child First approach in youth justice systems

Responding to young people that come into contact with the Youth Justice System as 鈥榗hildren鈥� and not 鈥榦ffenders鈥� can enhance lives, reduce offending, promote safer communities and lead to fewer victims, a new report states.

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Corruption reporting in the media investigated in new research

Researchers at 海角社区 University have released two new papers investigating how corruption is reported in mainstream media.