Crime

It's hard to measure crime, which can make news stories seem more worrying than they really are. We look past the headlines to explain the full picture.

18 June 2013

Crime

Is possessing child pornography treated as a minor offence?

As the Government tries to persuade internet providers to adopt a 'zero tolerance' approach to child abuse images online, the Daily Mail argues that those who download the material aren't feeling the full force of the law. Is this the case? Read

Analysis
11 June 2013

Crime

How important are police stations for reporting crime?

Potential closures to police stations in London have stirred emotions in Parliament. But there's one question that hasn't made many headlines: how much do the public actually use them? Read

Analysis
7 June 2013

Health

Are speed cameras causing more fatal accidents?

The relationship between speed cameras and road safety has been traditionally a contentious one. Can a new report and data from the camera operators put the case to rest? Read

Analysis
16 May 2013

Crime

Are fewer crimes being solved?

According to Yvette Cooper, though crime is falling there have been fewer arrests and fewer cases solved. Is this bad news? And does she have a point? Read

Analysis
14 May 2013

Crime

Crime statistics: how many warnings do you need?

If you've been following the news this week the following might have caught your attention: Sun, 13 May 2013 Daily Mail, 13 May 2013 Off the back of a Sun … Read

Analysis
8 May 2013

Economy, Business & Finance

The Queen's Speech: Resources and Factchecks

This morning we heard the Queen set out the Government's plans in her speech in the House of Lords. The 2013-14 parliamentary session was opened with the announcement of 19 … Read

Analysis