New report covering police response to domestic abuse allegations

There seems to have been a rash of reports in the last 12 months covering different aspects of domestic violence.

The latest, published today, is an in depth review of how a selection of police forces have responded to victims. It makes uncomfortable reading for police and victims alike. Whilst the report does highlight pockets of good practice, there was scathing criticism for the vast majority of constabularies.

I'd always encourage you to read original sources over second hand accounts wherever possible (especially if you're going to reference the report obviously) and with that in mind the whole thing can be found here. That said, if you'd prefer a shorter account of what the report says, the BBC has a good mix of video, audio and text here covering the issue.

Let me know if you'd like any help with the strategic reading or referencing of such a document.

New report on the future of the police in the UK

Firstly, thanks to all you first years who've tolerated me showing you new things very quickly in the last few days. It'll all start to make sense soon I hope.

This post is of relevance to any of you studying criminology or law related subjects. Yesterday the Independent Police commission published the most wide ranging and in depth report on the future of policing in 50 years.

The full thing is over 200 pages long and if you're feeling brave you can find it here. Alternatively, the highlights were covered yesterday by the BBC, along with an interview from Lord Stevens who wrote the thing.

If you'd like help with how to reference something like this then feel free to email me.