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Law Enforcement
Manchester Arena inquiry: ‘Enough BTP officers on duty’
(BBC) The Manchester Arena inquiry has been told there were enough transport police officers on duty on the night of the bombing. Insp Michelle Wedderburn insisted British Transport Police (BTP) staffing levels were adequate and no sergeant was required on site. Security […]
Government & Politics
Far-right terrorism rise in UK ‘masks threat of Islamist extremism’ Security expert concerned risk is being misjudged and warns of possible ISIS resurgence
(National-UAE) Britain cannot afford to underestimate the threat Islamist terrorism continues to pose to its security, an expert has warned, amid growing emphasis on the rise of far-right ideology among prisoners. Dr Paul Stott, head of security and extremism at Policy Exchange, […]
Crime
Palestine activists convicted of harassing minister
(BBC) Two women have been convicted of harassing a government minister. Cardiff Magistrates’ Court heard that justice minister and Pontypridd MP Alex Davies-Jones was “terrified” after being confronted by two pro-Palestine activists while campaigning. Senior District Judge Paul Goldspring found Ayeshah Behit, […]