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Met Police Officers 'Did Not Act Inappropriately” At Sarah Everard Vigil, Report Finds
Home affairs
Met Police Officers "Did Not Act Inappropriately” At Sarah Everard Vigil, Report Finds
A report into policing at a vigil for Sarah Everard, which has been criticised as disproportionate, found officers "did not act inappropriately or in a heavy-handed manner".
Sarah Everard Vigil Organiser Says Government Dealt Police A “Difficult Hand” With “Unclear” Protest Rules
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Sarah Everard Vigil Organiser Says Government Dealt Police A “Difficult Hand” With “Unclear” Protest Rules
The government is “at fault” over violent scenes at a Sarah Everard vigil event earlier this month as they didn’t provide police with “proper guidance to work from” on coronavirus restrictions, an organiser has claimed.
47% Say Cressida Dick Should Not Resign Over Police Handling Of Sarah Everard Vigil
Coronavirus
47% Say Cressida Dick Should Not Resign Over Police Handling Of Sarah Everard Vigil
A new poll has found overwhelming support for Cressida Dick to continue as Met police commissioner despite police handling of Saturday's Sarah Everard vigil – double the number of those who said she should resign.
Policing Minister Says 10-Year Jail Term For Defacing Statues Reflects Their “Emotional Value”
Home affairs
Policing Minister Says 10-Year Jail Term For Defacing Statues Reflects Their “Emotional Value”
The policing minister Kit Malthouse has defended plans to increase the maximum sentence for defacing a statue to 10 years, saying the current legislation ignores their “emotional or symbolic value”.
Boris Johnson To Lead Taskforce On Violence Against Women Amid Backlash To Sarah Everard Vigil Response
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Boris Johnson To Lead Taskforce On Violence Against Women Amid Backlash To Sarah Everard Vigil Response
Boris Johnson has announced he will chair a meeting of the Crime And Justice Taskforce on Monday to discuss how the government can better “protect women and ensure our streets are safe”.
Police Could Get More Powers To Tackle 'Disruptive' Protest Despite 'Heavy-Handed' Handling Of Sarah Everard Vigil
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Police Could Get More Powers To Tackle "Disruptive" Protest Despite "Heavy-Handed" Handling Of Sarah Everard Vigil
MPs are due to vote this week on a bill that could give police new powers to take a more "proactive approach" in cracking down on protests.

Police Are Warning It's 'Increasingly Likely' People Will Get Covid Fines As Met Issue 300 Notices in 24hrs
Coronavirus
Police Are Warning It's "Increasingly Likely" People Will Get Covid Fines As Met Issue 300 Notices in 24hrs
Policing Minister Kit Malthouse has hinted that coronavirus restrictions could be toughened up to tackle the “small minority” who are flouting the rules.
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By Police Federation of England and Wales
Federation supports Met stance on social media
Everyone has a right to take action if they feel they have been treated unfairly by the police, but it is clear in this case the officers have acted with the utmost professionalism.
Met Police blames ‘human error’ for Dawn Butler stop and slams ‘trial by social media’
Political parties
Met Police blames ‘human error’ for Dawn Butler stop and slams ‘trial by social media’
The Metropolitan Police have blamed “human error” for the decision to pull over Labour MP Dawn Butler’s car, as the force hit out at “trial by social media” of its officers.
Boris Johnson says police must act with ‘fairness and equality’ after Labour’s Dawn Butler accuses Met of racially profiling her
Communities
Boris Johnson says police must act with ‘fairness and equality’ after Labour’s Dawn Butler accuses Met of racially profiling her
Boris Johnson has said police must ensure they treat all Brits with “fairness and equality” after Labour’s Dawn Butler claimed she had been a victim of racial profiling.
Labour’s Dawn Butler accuses Metropolitan Police of racial profiling after she is stopped in east London
Communities
Labour’s Dawn Butler accuses Metropolitan Police of racial profiling after she is stopped in east London
Labour’s Dawn Butler has accused police of “obviously racially profiling” her after she was stopped while being driven through east London.