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Knife Crime Prevention Order; what is it?
On the 5th July 2021, the Knife Crime Prevention Order provisions of the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 came into force in specific areas for a period of 14 months. The area in question is the “metropolitan police district”, which consists of Greater London, excluding the City of London, the Inner Temple and the Middle Temple. The sections allow the making of a knife crime prevention...Read More
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Child murder and knife crime to the fore of the election battle
We are in the midst of a general election, so it is perhaps not surprising that hot ‘law and order’ topics, such as knife crime, are featuring in the news as the main political parties fight for the popular vote. It is worthwhile taking a brief look at some of the recent announcements, and seeing what is not receiving attention. Child murder The Conservatives propose changes where...Read More
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