Backlash fears as Priti Patel boosts police stop and search powers

Backlash fears as Priti Patel boosts police stop and search powers in a bid to tackle spiralling knife crime Priti Patel preparing to risk uproar by giving police new stop and search powers Police will get automatic right to search previously convicted of knife offences Mrs May said stop and search was ‘unfair, especially to … Read more

Backlash fears as Priti Patel boosts police stop and search powers

Backlash fears as Priti Patel boosts police stop and search powers in a bid to tackle spiralling knife crime Priti Patel preparing to risk uproar by giving police new stop and search powers Police will get automatic right to search previously convicted of knife offences Mrs May said stop and search was ‘unfair, especially to … Read more

Priti Patel is set to give police powers to break up ‘super-spreader’ house parties

Priti Patel is set to give police powers to break up ‘super-spreader’ house parties with 15 people as officers raid bash with more than 50 Police will be able to fine people who attend parties of more than 15 £10,000  Currently, those who attend parties of less than 30 can be fined £200 first time  … Read more

Priti Patel is set to give police powers to break up ‘super-spreader’ house parties

Priti Patel is set to give police powers to break up ‘super-spreader’ house parties with 15 people as officers raid bash with more than 50 Police will be able to fine people who attend parties of more than 15 £10,000  Currently, those who attend parties of less than 30 can be fined £200 first time  … Read more

Susanna Reid SLAMS Priti Patel after Home Secretary’s ‘confusing’ Covid press conference

Susanna Reid has slammed Home Secretary Priti Patel following her Tuesday night Downing Street briefing. Patel held a press conference to address the widespread confusion that the public have over outdoor exercise, during the Covid-19 lockdown. Patel insisted the rules were ‘simple and clear’ – but Susanna begged to differ. ‘She’s good at using a lot … Read more

Priti Patel ‘will end release of potentially dangerous suspects with no bail restrictions’

Priti Patel ‘will end release of potentially dangerous suspects with no bail restrictions’ after 97,000 arrestees including ones accused of rape were let out ‘under investigation’ in three years Priti Patel will stop suspects from being released with no bail restrictions Police will use bail in cases where it is deemed ‘necessary and proportionate’ 2017 … Read more

Priti Patel ‘will end release of potentially dangerous suspects with no bail restrictions’

Priti Patel ‘will end release of potentially dangerous suspects with no bail restrictions’ after 97,000 arrestees including ones accused of rape were let out ‘under investigation’ in three years Priti Patel will stop suspects from being released with no bail restrictions Police will use bail in cases where it is deemed ‘necessary and proportionate’ 2017 … Read more

Priti Patel sets up high-tech command centre in war on people smugglers

A new command centre aimed at catching people smugglers ferrying migrants across the English Channel has been set up by Priti Patel.   The high-tech centre, which will be situated at a secret location in Dover, Kent, will see the British authorities collaborate with law enforcement in Calais to carry out increased air, land and sea … Read more

Priti Patel sets up high-tech command centre in war on people smugglers

A new command centre aimed at catching people smugglers ferrying migrants across the English Channel has been set up by Priti Patel.   The high-tech centre, which will be situated at a secret location in Dover, Kent, will see the British authorities collaborate with law enforcement in Calais to carry out increased air, land and sea … Read more

Priti Patel tackles the woke police chiefs who let mobs tear down statues

Priti Patel is planning to launch a ‘power grab’ against woke police chiefs and ‘failing’ police and crime commissioners, The Mail on Sunday can reveal. The Home Secretary will this month present the recommendations of her review into the powers of PCCs, which will include looking at the police’s ‘operational independence’. It is understood the … Read more