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Australian cop's viral photo sparks intense policing debate

A single photograph of a Queensland police officer has ignited a fierce national debate in Australia, dividing public opinion on modern policing, officer conduct, and the delicate balance between authority and community relations.

Labour faces internal fury over secretive FOI plans

The Australian Labor government is confronting a significant internal and cross-party backlash over proposed legislation that critics argue would severely restrict transparency and public access to government information.

Met Police officer investigated over bullying allegations

A female Metropolitan Police officer is under formal investigation for gross misconduct after being accused of orchestrating a sustained and vicious bullying campaign against a junior colleague, the Daily Mail can reveal.

Judge Blocks Release of Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts

A Florida judge denies the release of grand jury transcripts from the 2006 Jeffrey Epstein probe, shielding key witness testimonies and reigniting debates over judicial transparency in a case mired in scandal.

Met 'PC Predator' jailed for exploiting burglary victim

Metropolitan Police officer Paul Hoile, 39, has been sentenced to three years in prison after using his position to target and sexually exploit a traumatised burglary victim. The judge condemned his 'egregious breach of trust' in a case that has sent shoc

Fury Over Police Betrayal in Banker Murder Case

Exclusive: Senior Met Police officer faces allegations of misleading the family of City banker shot dead in a suspected hit, with claims the betrayal was to secure a promotion. The victim's widow speaks out.

Police Officer Steals Bank Card from Victim, Gets Sentence

Exclusive: A Metropolitan Police officer has been sentenced after being caught on camera brazenly stealing a bank card from a crime victim's wallet and attempting to use it, in a shocking breach of trust that has rocked the force.

Met Officer Sacked for Tasering Man in Covid Lockdown

A Metropolitan Police officer has been barred from serving after using a Taser on a suspect during a Covid lockdown breach in 2021. The disciplinary panel found his use of force was 'unnecessary and disproportionate'.

Police officer jailed for assault in custody

A former Devon and Cornwall Police officer has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for assaulting a vulnerable woman while she was in custody. The incident, described as a 'gross breach of trust,' occurred in St Austell.

Shapps defends superinjunction on Afghan leak

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps faces backlash after employing a superinjunction to suppress leaked documents on Afghanistan, sparking debates over transparency and government secrecy.

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