4 articles
• via The Guardian
A Guardian defence of London cherry-picks data to dismiss crime concerns, ignoring absolute risks, resource cuts, and repeated policy shortfalls that signal broader urban institutional decay.
• via The Times
The Sunday Times revealed this week that at least 22 doctors banned or disciplined overseas are practicing in the NHS with clean UK medical licenses. One had sex with patients. Another missed life-threatening conditions on scans. A third sexually harassed colleagues. The General Medical Council either failed to discover these facts or chose not to disclose them.
• via BBC News
British Transport Police have effectively legalised bicycle theft at railway stations by refusing to investigate thefts of bikes left for more than two hours. This policy, which applies even to bikes stolen from secure parking facilities with CCTV coverage, reveals a deeper institutional failure. By prioritising "crimes which cause the most harm," BTP has created an environment where bike theft is rampant and commuters are left unprotected. This analysis explores how this policy reflects broader issues in UK governance and public service delivery.
• via BBC News
Scotland has just admitted it can no longer perform one of the state's most basic functions: keeping violent criminals in prison for their court-ordered sentences. In February and March 2025, authorities released 312 inmates—including 152 violent offenders—after serving just 40% of their terms, down from an already inadequate 50% threshold established months earlier.