Conservative politicians are calling for search operations to be boosted—but London's spiking murder rate may require a much more nuanced approach.
Britain is in the grips of the worst explosion of knife violence for generations, with London's murder rate last year briefly surpassing that of New York.
New York City’s falling murder rate, which peaked at 2,245 murders at the turn of the 1990s, is a source of great pride for the city. Politicians and law enforcement officials introduced a wide range of measures to address the violence, and continued to do so while it was falling. The following year, the U.S. District Court ruled that officers had used stop-and-frisk searches unconstitutionally and ordered an overhaul of their application. This set off a series of appeals, but nonetheless, stop-and-frisk use declined dramatically.
Writing for The Daily Mail, Johnson suggested the knife crime problem stemmed from offenders being unafraid to carry weapons. He recalled his term as London mayor, when he oversaw “a massive program of stop and search” to battle knife crime. Johnson claimed that some critics “suggested that stop and search was discriminatory and heavy-handed. We ignored these voices. It worked.”
“It is no coincidence that the demanded reduction in doing stop-and-search…preceded a noticeable increase in the rise in knife crime,” Wettone added. However, he stressed that such powers are “just one part” of the fight against knife crime.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
It's not Brexit (yet), but is it art, asks new London showFrom Brexit-inspired art to newspaper front pages leading up to Britain's 2...
Consulte Mais informação »
'IRA' claims responsibility for London and Glasgow explosive devices, say policeA group calling itself the IRA claims responsibility for the improvised explosive devices sent to places in London and Glasgow last week, police say
Consulte Mais informação »
Dissident Republican 'IRA' claims responsibility for London, Glasgow letter bombsA dissident Republican group calling itself the 'IRA' has claimed responsibility for recent letter bombs sent to buildings in London and the University of Glasgow.
Consulte Mais informação »
Turmoil Over Brexit Spurs a Costly Exit of Assets, Talent From LondonU.K. Parliament votes Tuesday to ease its exit from the EU, but some in the financial industry have already voted on their own path forward—moving offices and billions to competing financial centers elsewhere in Europe.
Consulte Mais informação »
London markets climb after parliament rule out a no-deal Brexit; miners slip on China dataLondon markets were up on Thursday, after U.K. lawmakers voted on Wednesday night that Britain should not leave the European Union without a withdrawal agreement in place
Consulte Mais informação »
A Proper Roast Dinner, Any Night of the WeekThere’s nothing like a Sunday roast—except this pared-down version from the chefs at London’s Marksman Public House. The recipe pairs quick-cooking veal steaks and braised spring onions with a hearty potato mash.
Consulte Mais informação »
London stepping up security at mosquesSadiq Khan, the mayor of London, has tweeted his condolences to the victims of the attack, and confirmed that there will be 'highly visible' and armed police around mosques in the UK capital on Friday.
Consulte Mais informação »
London rejecting 'no-deal' Brexit could be a turning point: German ministerGermany's Economy Minister Peter Altmaier expressed the hope that British l...
Consulte Mais informação »
Spanish impressionist Sorolla gets royal treatment in LondonThe first major exhibition in more than a century of Spanish impressionist paint...
Consulte Mais informação »
Stabbing near London is far-right terrorism, UK police sayA 50-year-old man from the village of Stanwell, near Heathrow Airport, was arrested Saturday on suspicion of attempted murder and racially aggravated public order offenses.
Consulte Mais informação »