Rule change to support police facing dangerous situations
Police officers will be given more clarity and confidence when making split-second decisions to protect the public, as the government announces new rules. The legal test for the use of force in police misconduct cases will be returned to the criminal law test. This means that when officers need to act quickly in the […]
The UK strongly condemns the violence that continues to undermine efforts to restore democratic rule in Haiti: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The security situation in Haiti remains a key concern for the United Kingdom. The impacts are devastating, especially for the most vulnerable. OCHA data shows a rape occurs every two hours in Haiti. Of the victims, 15% are underage girls and 75% are those forced from their homes due to conflict. This is the brutal reality. We […]