crime and justice Articles

This week, to mark International Women’s Day, Labour’s commission on women’s safety, Everywoman Safe Everywhere, is publishing its first report. I’ve been proud to serve as a member of the commission, alongside Vera Baird QC, who’s chaired it so ably, and my brilliant...

In July last year I was contacted by Michelle Livesey from Key 103 radio station. Michelle had been reporting on the tragic case of Clare Wood, a young lady in my constituency who was brutally killed by her former partner. He had a history of serial domestic violence...

Good for Labour, good for Britain Labour opposed the creation of elected police and crime commissioners. The question now is how Labour can win elections given its opposition. Some in the media wrongly believe that the party finds itself in an awkward position. They...

I was appalled like many others when I heard about the disgraceful comments made by Baroness Tonge during an event in Middlesex University last week, which was part of the ‘Israeli Apartheid Week’ which was held in different campuses. In addition to that the police...