The Rape Monitoring Group (RMG), has today published 42 local digests bringing together for the first time published data on rape from the Home Office, Office for National Statistics, Crown Prosecution Service and Ministry of Justice

A report published today by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) has found that children, people who are mentally unwell and other vulnerable members of society are being locked in cells and sometimes unnecessarily criminalised because police custody is being used as a substitute for social and health care

A Freedom of Information request from the Press Association has shown that 396 registered sex offenders across the UK are wanted because their whereabouts are unknown

“The Prevent programme is based on the successful work British police carried out with community groups and families to reduce gun and gang crime in our big cities. It is supported by the huge commitment we have made to neighbourhood policing and building strong relationships with local people, including minority groups.

The Home Affairs Committe has today published its report into the use of Police Information Notices (PINs). The ACPO national lead outlines how the service is ensuring they are used correctly and effectively through on-going training and by linking in with partners including the College of Policing.

Acting ACPO President Chief Constable Peter Vaughan responds to a BBC survey that outlines the impact budget cuts are having on forces across the UK and how they are working to meet the challenge

Home Affairs Select Committee has today released a report on out of court disposals, our national lead explains how police are working to improve how they're used to get the best results for victims

The Government has today included child sexual abuse in the Strategic Policing Requirement, which confirms the serious and cross-boundary threats where chief constables and PCCs have a responsibility for ensuring that sufficient capabilities are in place to ensure an effective response.

The NCA and police, together with a range of partners from across industry and the public sector, are this week carrying out a range of activity to help businesses and members of the public guard against cyber crime.

A new law to make it easier for police to catch and convict drug drivers took effect today in England and Wales.

National policing lead explains why police have used Taser against under-18 year olds.

The Office of Children's Commissioner reviewed progress made by all agencies into child sexual exploitation in groups and gangs and found progress on their recommendations but said there was still more to be done