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CPS set for controversial action on disability hate crime

By John Pring on 17th July 2015 Category: Crime

CPS set for controversial action on disability hate crime
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The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has issued controversial new guidance on disability hate crime which could cut the number of successful prosecutions, after a senior government barrister concluded that the existing guidelines were unworkable. Disability News Service (DNS) understands that CPS […]

Hate crime embarrassment for police and CPS over slavery case

By John Pring on 12th June 2015 Category: Crime

Hate crime embarrassment for police and CPS over slavery case
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Police and prosecutors face fresh embarrassment after failing to treat a disabled man who was targeted by criminals who forced him into slavery – and beat him when he tried to escape – as the victim of disability hate crime. Daniel […]

Justice system allows another murderer to escape a hate crime sentence

By John Pring on 29th May 2015 Category: Crime

Justice system allows another murderer to escape a hate crime sentence
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The criminal justice system’s continuing failings on disability hate crime have been highlighted by the sentencing of a brutal murderer, just 24 hours after the publication of a highly-critical new report by three watchdogs. Clare Humble, 50, from Bedlington, near Newcastle, […]

Criminal justice system still failing on disability hate crime, says report

By John Pring on 22nd May 2015 Category: Crime

Criminal justice system still failing on disability hate crime, says report
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The criminal justice system has failed yet again to take the action needed to address its failings in dealing with disability hate crime, according to a new report. Two years ago, HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate, HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and […]

Trio who ‘avoided hate crime sentence for second time’ show law ‘is a joke’

By John Pring on 20th March 2015 Category: Crime

Trio who ‘avoided hate crime sentence for second time’ show law ‘is a joke’
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Three thugs who carried out vicious attacks on young disabled men have avoided being sentenced for hate crime for the second time, raising fresh questions about the criminal justice system’s commitment to addressing targeted offences. One prominent disabled campaigner said the […]

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