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‘Less lethal’ deaths: courts examine role of controversial police weapons before three Australians died
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‘Less lethal’ deaths: courts examine role of controversial police weapons before three Australians died

Exclusive: Police forces argue bean-bag and foam baton rounds are less harmful than firearms, but the projectiles have been linked to deaths around the world Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast At least three people died within four months of one another after being shot with “less lethal” projectiles and stun guns at their homes, sparking a series of inquests and civil cases that could overhaul how police officers use force. Police forces have argued the projectil...

UK probes if Epstein used airbases for trafficking girls amid Andrew scrutiny
PoliticsSCMPtvn245d ago2 sources

UK probes if Epstein used airbases for trafficking girls amid Andrew scrutiny

British Defence Secretary John Healey has ordered a review of military files for any evidence that Jeffrey Epstein used airbases to traffic girls into the UK. Healey has tasked officials with trawling through more than two decades of Ministry of Defence (MoD) records and handing over to police any flight logs linked to the late paedophile financier. It comes after former prime minister Gordon Brown wrote to six police forces demanding investigations into whether Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor use...

Former Prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct
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Former Prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct

Former Prince Andrew has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, with King Charles expressing concern and stating 'the law must take its course.' The arrest is welcomed by Virginia Giuffre's family, and police are searching two addresses.

Clashes Erupt in Syntagma Square After Tempi Rally
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Clashes Erupt in Syntagma Square After Tempi Rally

Clashes broke out in Syntagma Square following a rally concerning the Tempi train accident, with unknown individuals attacking police forces with bottles and stones, and police responding with stun grenades.

Complaints Against Portuguese Police Forces Increase
Politicsobservador7d ago

Complaints Against Portuguese Police Forces Increase

Complaints against the actions of the PSP and GNR police forces in Portugal have been increasing since 2014, though the Inspector-General of Internal Administration noted this rise has not translated into more disciplinary or inquiry processes.