Campaigners concerned over hate crime protest outside New Scotland Yard Hundreds of people demanded that the Metropolitan Police change its policy on hate crime and public order offences. The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023
Sadiq Khan backs TfL in suspending Tube driver who led 'free Palestine' chant The mayor confirmed that he had not personally played any role in ensuring the driver’s suspension Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2023
Do police need extra powers to tackle terrorism in the UK? Join The Independent Debate Downing Street has said it has no plans to grant police more powers, despite the Metropolitan Police chief calling on the government to consider tougher legislation The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023
Rishi Sunak says calls for jihad are 'threat to our democratic values' Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley suggested that laws may need to be redrawn, amid a debate about police powers to respond to extremism Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2023
No plans for more police powers over ‘jihad’ chants, signals Sunak Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley suggested that laws may need to be redrawn, amid a debate about police powers to respond to extremism. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
Met chief defends force for not arresting chanters of ‘jihad’ at anti-Israel protest Mark Rowley says laws should be changed if politicians want tougher action taken The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2023
Met boss calls for tougher terror powers after Braverman challenged him over ‘jihad’ chants Lines around extremism and protest ‘probably need redrawing’, says Sir Mark Rowley – but No 10 says no plans for changes The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
No plans for more police powers over ‘jihad’ chants as Braverman meets Met chief It comes amid suggestions from Scotland Yard chief Sir Mark Rowley that laws should be redrawn. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
No plans to give police more powers after outcry over ‘jihad’ chants Home Secretary Suella Braverman met Scotland Yard chief Sir Mark Rowley on Monday to discuss policing. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
Braverman to urge police chief to use ‘full force of law’ after ‘jihad’ chants The Home Secretary will speak to Scotland Yard chief Sir Mark Rowley over protests surrounding the Gaza conflict. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
No 10 says police have extensive powers to act against chants of ‘jihad’ Calls grow to tighten legislation but Met says it believes no offence was committed on London march The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2023
Suella Braverman to question Met Police chief over jihad chant at rally Government was warned by Sir Mark Rowley two years ago about gaps in law, ex-counterterror chief says The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
Suella Braverman to question Met Police chief over Gaza protests response Government was warned by Sir Mark Rowley two years ago about gaps in protest law, ex-counterterror chief says The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023
Braverman to meet Met chief Rowley over Gaza protest Home Secretary Suella Braverman will meet Sir Mark Rowley who is facing criticism over the way chants of ‘jihad’ were dealt with. The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023
Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2023 Gaza protest policing row deepens as Suella Braverman to grill Met chief Sir Mark Rowley Suella Braverman to meet Sir Mark Rowley who is facing criticism over the way chants of ‘jihad’ were dealt with
The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2023 Gaps in law allowing ‘jihad’ to be shouted were ‘known to UK government’ Britain’s ex-head of counter-terrorism says government failed to act on recommendation to change legislation
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023 ‘Game-changing’ facial recognition technology catches prolific shoplifters The Metropolitan Police asked 12 retailers to send in images of their 30 worst shoplifters in a pilot of the new software.
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 Mobile phone companies have role in ‘helping crush’ device theft, Met chief says There has been a 28% rise in mobile phone robbery in London and a 22% increase in theft of devices over the last 12 months, figures show.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2023 London police defy ban on badges linked to far right and white supremacy Met oficers seen wearing divisive ‘thin blue line’ symbol at sensitive protests despite orders to remove them
Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2023 More than 300 Met Police officers waiting to face gross misconduct hearings Deputy Assistant Commissioner Stuart Cundy said there are 335 cases pending and the number is a significant increase compared to this time last year
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023 Met police failing children at risk and victim blaming, says damning report Inspectorate demands emergency changes as Scotland Yard accepts its child protection services are in chaos
Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2023 Man, 52, arrested as police probe nearly 800 Ulez camera crimes A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage to Ulez cameras as police reveal that more than four a day are being vandalised across London.
The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023 Decision for Met officer who shot man to face misconduct hearing ‘unreasonable’ Jermaine Baker was killed during a Metropolitan Police operation to stop prisoners being freed near Wood Green Crown Court in December 2015.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2023 What did we learn from the walkout of firearms officers? The Met looks after its own, not the public Firearms officers carry a huge burden, but they are not above the law, says former chief constable Sue Fish
The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023 Met firearms officers return to normal duties week after colleague charged with Chris Kaba’s murder Crisis emerges in response to Crown Prosecution Service’s decision to charge officer with murdering Chris Kaba