institutional inertia

3 articles

Dec 2, 2025 • via the Guardian

One in Four Police Forces Lacks Sexual Offence Policies

Four years after Sarah Everard, Angiolini report exposes paralysis in reforms

Dame Elish Angiolini's inquiry reveals 26% of England and Wales forces without basic sexual crime protocols, despite cross-party promises. Underfunding and inertia leave women exposed amid unmapped predator threats.

Nov 11, 2025 • via BBC News

St Ann's Street Claims Another Youth

Nottingham's deprived wards log 450 blade offenses amid national claims of decline

A fatal stabbing in Nottingham exposes how official progress on knife crime fails deprived communities, with 262 blade deaths last year underscoring persistent institutional neglect across governments. This incident reveals deeper social and economic fractures driving urban violence.

Nov 8, 2025 • via The Independent

Neck Wound Hangs a Life in Birmingham's Balance

Unprovoked stab leaves woman critical amid persistent urban blade threats

A Friday night stabbing in Birmingham exposes gaps in knife crime prevention, where official progress masks rising vulnerabilities and institutional failures across governments. The incident underscores how everyday streets turn lethal without addressing root causes.