What I saw at Saturday’s rally was racism, pure and simple. Labour won’t tackle it until we can call it what it is | Diane Abbott

What I saw at Saturday’s rally was racism, pure and simple. Labour won’t tackle it until we can call it what it is | Diane Abbott

Silence about the bigotry inherent in events like Tommy Robinson’s march will be seen by the thugs as tacit approval of their message, says Labour MP Diane Abbott

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“I’m hungry not only for food, but also for dignity, for justice and for peace.” Says Wasim, an UNRWA colleague in Gaza. He continues his work amid fear, loss and destruction — serving while grieving, starving, and exhausted. This is his reality. This is #Gaza. #UNRWAworks

Our colleagues Jamie Buchan, Sarah Anderson and Katrina Morrison have written the first textbook on Scottish criminal justice in over a decade. A guide to key institutions through a critical lens, and essential read for criminology students in Scotland. Out 4 August www.routledge.com/Criminal-Jus...

Criminal Justice in Scotland

Providing a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the contemporary Scottish criminal justice system, this book focuses on its key processes (from arrest to post-sentence) and institutions, as w...

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📢 SIPR is recruiting a new Director! Professor Liz Aston reflects on her time in the role and shares details of this exciting leadership opportunity in policing research. 🔗 More info: bit.ly/4kh7XgO 🔗 Apply: bit.ly/4kkJ8Re #SIPR #Leadership #Jobs

Absolutely delighted to be part of the team to be awarded Scotland's only Police Academic Centre of Excellence (SPACE). I will be leading the 'safety' theme, so get in touch if you want to know more. SPACE will distribute £300k over the next 3 years to support research+KE in Scotland. #policing

Scottish Institute for Policing Research@the-sipr.bsky.social · last yr.

🎉 We did it! SIPR is now officially a UKRI-funded Centre of Excellence — and we’re leading Scotland’s only P-ACE at ENU! 💥 Shaping the future of policing through research, tech & training. See links in comments 👇 #FutureOfPolicing #SIPR #UKRI

Excellent news, huge congratulations to our colleagues 🎉

Scottish Institute for Policing Research@the-sipr.bsky.social · last yr.

🎉 We did it! SIPR is now officially a UKRI-funded Centre of Excellence — and we’re leading Scotland’s only P-ACE at ENU! 💥 Shaping the future of policing through research, tech & training. See links in comments 👇 #FutureOfPolicing #SIPR #UKRI

Delighted to be part of the successful bid for the Scottish Policing Academic Centre of Excellence (SPACE). Looking forward to working with colleagues at ENU, GCU & St Andrews to support @policescotland.bsky.social & the Scottish Prevention Hub. @uoelawschool.bsky.social #ChallengeCreateChange

Scottish Institute for Policing Research@the-sipr.bsky.social · last yr.

🎉 We did it! SIPR is now officially a UKRI-funded Centre of Excellence — and we’re leading Scotland’s only P-ACE at ENU! 💥 Shaping the future of policing through research, tech & training. See links in comments 👇 #FutureOfPolicing #SIPR #UKRI

🎉 We did it! SIPR is now officially a UKRI-funded Centre of Excellence — and we’re leading Scotland’s only P-ACE at ENU! 💥 Shaping the future of policing through research, tech & training. See links in comments 👇 #FutureOfPolicing #SIPR #UKRI

🚓 | #EdNapier will be the home of Scotland’s only Policing Academic Centre of Excellence (P-ACE), building on its success of hosting the Scottish Institute for Policing Research (@the-sipr.bsky.social). Read more ➡️ orlo.uk/W9OV1 #MustBeNapier | #ENUDifferenceMakers

"Let me tell you a story about Stephen Miller and chain migration." www.politico.com/magazine/sto...

Stephen Miller Is an Immigration Hypocrite. I Know Because I’m His Uncle.

If my nephew’s ideas on immigration had been in force a century ago, our family would have been wiped out.

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📢 New report out today: Implementing Anti-Racism in the Context of Policing by the Institute for Educational and Social Equity & SIPR. 📝 Read the full press release: bit.ly/430Sqfe 📘 Download the full report: bit.ly/44axMuk #AntiRacism #Policing #Equity #Inclusion #Scotland #SIPR

The SPA, @policescotland.bsky.social , and the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner want your views on the potential use of Live Facial Recognition in policing. This isn’t a formal consultation, but a chance to share your thoughts and concerns. 🔗 Have your say: orlo.uk/lewJ3

It is currently impossible to assess Police Scotland’s use of retrospective facial recognition for efficacy and fairness because the force does not collect meaningful information that would enable a proper evaluation www.computerweekly.com/news/3666209...

Scottish police hold almost no data on facial recognition use | Computer Weekly

It is currently impossible to assess Police Scotland’s use of retrospective facial recognition for efficacy and fairness because the force does not collect meaningful information that would enable a p...

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🚔 European Society of Criminology - Policing Working Group Prizes 🚔 The PWG is celebrating excellence in policing research! At the 2025 ESC Conference will award: 📖 Policing Book Prize 📝 Policing Journal Article Prize 🌟 Early Career Prize Nominate yourself or others! bit.ly/4j00jqj

Utterly delighted to see this MSc out in the world after so much hard work went into its design. Come study #criminology (and #zemiology) with us at @edinburghnapier.bsky.social, you couldn't find a better team than the outstanding scholars and educators I have the pleasure of calling my colleagues

Criminology, policing and social sciences ENU@socscinapier.bsky.social · last yr.

The MSc Crime and Justice in Practice focuses on real-world practice in criminal, restorative, and transformative justice, and will help you develop a critical understanding of the role and impact of applied justice policy and research. #criminology www.napier.ac.uk/courses/msc-...

Having seen the incredible amount of work and care that went into the design of this MSc behind the scenes (I'm looking at you @frasoliman.bsky.social), I can tell you; it's going to be great! Come study #criminology with us at @edinburghnapier.bsky.social

Criminology, policing and social sciences ENU@socscinapier.bsky.social · last yr.

The MSc Crime and Justice in Practice focuses on real-world practice in criminal, restorative, and transformative justice, and will help you develop a critical understanding of the role and impact of applied justice policy and research. #criminology www.napier.ac.uk/courses/msc-...

The MSc Crime and Justice in Practice focuses on real-world practice in criminal, restorative, and transformative justice, and will help you develop a critical understanding of the role and impact of applied justice policy and research. #criminology www.napier.ac.uk/courses/msc-...

Crime and Justice in Practice

At Edinburgh Napier University, we nurture talent and create knowledge that shapes communities all around the world.

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Did you know? We now offer 3 #masters degrees as part of our subject area's masters suite: in criminology, in joint criminology and forensic psychology, and in social research. All 3 programmes focus on applied learning and offer an optional work placement 💼 Check out the information below 👇

🚨Northern Police Research Webinar 🚨 📆28/3/25 🕚11–12:15 BST by @polamk.bsky.social & @the-sipr.bsky.social ▶️Prof Liz Aston @lizaston.bsky.social ▶️In this webinar Liz presents findings from the INTERACT project. ▶️Reg: bit.ly/41AttW4 ▶️Full Prog here: bit.ly/4gVFgnm ▶️INTERACT Info: bit.ly/3DtAIHk

New survey findings show that experiences of racial discrimination have not decreased over the last decade, when placed alongside earlier studies, and that confidence in anti-discrimination efforts has continued to decline. @profkatsmith.bsky.social @lizaston.bsky.social @profellenstu.bsky.social

An insight into real world practice as our students heard statements from the Scottish Police Federation and GEOAmey on the impact of COVID-19 on their organisations. Thanks to @kir-anderson.bsky.social and @frasoliman.bsky.social for organising and @covid19inquiry.scot for a warm welcome.

Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry@covid19inquiry.scot · last yr.

On Monday, we were pleased to welcome Criminology, Policing and Social Sciences students from @edinburghnapier.bsky.social to the Inquiry's hearing suite. The group were welcomed by our Chair, Lord Brailsford, and Chief Executive, Ian Duddy, and attended one of our impact hearings.

🚨 Nominate for SIPR’s Impact Awards! 🚨 Recognise research that’s made a significant impact on policing, policy, and practice. 🏆 SIPR Impact Award (£500) 🏆 SIPR Early Career Researcher Award (£500) 🔹 Deadline: 7.5.25 🔹 Prizes awarded at the SIPC Conference 28.5.25. 📄 Nominate: bit.ly/4ibTWjj

Ah, lads! There are a pile of Irish criminologists in the UK who can tell you how this is going to go... m.independent.ie/irish-news/p...

Government to bring forward stop and search legislation to tackle knife crime

The Government will bring forward new laws to allow Gardaí to stop and search members of the public suspected of carrying knives.

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🚔 | The subject of neurodiversity in policing has fallen under the spotlight this week with a pioneering two-day event at #EdNapier's Sighthill campus. Read more ➡️ orlo.uk/tAbpY @the-sipr.bsky.social | @policescotland.bsky.social | @glepha.bsky.social

📣 ENGAGEMENT EVENT NEWS📣 We are thrilled to announce that The James Smart Memorial Lecture title has been released! 'Building Police legitimacy - the time is now' The lecture will be delivered by Commander Dr Alison Heydari, Director Police Race Action Plan. To register👉 tinyurl.com/ye2kdee2

📣Welcoming Dr Megan Parry, University of Rhode Island USA 📣 Dr Parry is presenting ‘Improving Police Encounters: Experiences and Suggestions from ADHD and Autistic Australians’ Really insightful and informative. @edinburghnapier.bsky.social @glepha.bsky.social

📣 KICKING OFF DAY 2 of THE NEURODIVERSITY AND POLICING EVENT. 📣 We have Deputy Chief Constable Alan Spiers from the Professionalism, Strategy, and Engagement team and Professor Nick Antonopoulos, Deputy Vice Chancellor, and Vice Principal of Research & Innovation EDU @edinburghnapier.bsky.social

📣 Calling all PhD students 📣 Applications are now open for the Vulnerability and Policing International PhD Summer School! 📅 Monday 7 – Friday 11 July 2025 📍 University of York, UK Deadline for applications: 28 February 2025. Read more and apply: vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/vulnerabilit...

Our latest INTERACT article is out 🎉 led by @benbradford.bsky.social &Arabella ‘Participants read a fictitious ‘chat’ between a victim of crime and a police operator identified as either a human or a chatbot… we find a consistent preference for human operators over chatbots….’ #technology #policing

‘To whom am I speaking?’; Public responses to crime reporting via live chat with human versus AI police operators

Driven by social and technological change and the imperative to enhance efficiency, police have in recent years adopted various technologies to transform their interactions with the public. In the ...

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