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Met Police Chief Warns of Criminal Justice System Strain
The head of the Metropolitan Police, Sir Mark Rowley, has described the criminal justice system as being under "massive strain". He cited years of funding cuts and Covid-19 backlogs, leading to nearly 500 London cases set for trial in 2030 and 36 firearms defendants on bail.
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Policing · LondonMet Police chief vows to boost black and Asian officer numbers
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has announced a major recruitment drive aimed at increasing the number of black and Asian officers. He insists that inclusivity is an operational necessity for effective policing and vital for gaining trust from minority ethnic communities across London.
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Policing · LondonMet Police Chief: Overcrowded Jails Force Bail for Knife Suspects
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has stated that prison overcrowding is forcing officers to release knife crime suspects on bail, even those with previous convictions. This situation is undermining efforts to control repeat offending, he warned.
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