Police chiefs in England and Wales are legally required to “have regard” to the code of practice, but aren’t legally required to follow everything in it, or more detailed associated guidance published ...

Failings in UK policing have left victims feeling betrayed, prompting calls for the use of restorative practice to rebuild trust, address harm and prioritise humanity over bureaucracy. The past few ...

Attending police stations to provide legal advice is poorly paid, often done out-of-hours, and involves dealing with people in highly stressful situations. It is not only hard and demanding work, but ...