"Lack of confidence in the criminal justice system may mean some young black people take the law into their own hands or carry weapons in an attempt to distribute justice and ensure their own personal safety," the report warns.
This stamement might be true and reality but it cant go on like this. With the amount of murders already this year something has to change, and it's down to the government help these teenagers to get out of the gang crime scene.
Monday 26 November 2007
Broken homes...is this the problem??
Black teenagers commit high levels of street crime and carry guns because they come from broken homes and have little faith in the police, it has been claimed.
A report by MPs revealed that although young blacks make up less than 3 per cent of the population of ten to 17-year-olds, they account for 26 per cent of arrests for robbery within that age group.
They also represent 6 per cent of those from the age group in the criminal justice system, and 8.5 per cent of those arrested for all crimes, including a disproportionate number of drug offences. They are also more likely to be responsible for, and victims of, gun murders.
Source BBC news
A report by MPs revealed that although young blacks make up less than 3 per cent of the population of ten to 17-year-olds, they account for 26 per cent of arrests for robbery within that age group.
They also represent 6 per cent of those from the age group in the criminal justice system, and 8.5 per cent of those arrested for all crimes, including a disproportionate number of drug offences. They are also more likely to be responsible for, and victims of, gun murders.
Source BBC news
Targeted shooting
Man injured in targeted shooting
Detectives have launched an investigation after a man was shot in a targeted attack on Merseyside.
The 48-year-old man was shot in the thigh as he stood by the front door of his home on in Kirkby.
The shooting happened at 1130 GMT on Sunday, but the victim's injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
Police said it was "targeted" attack after two masked men were seen driving off in a silver car. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
source: BBC News
Detectives have launched an investigation after a man was shot in a targeted attack on Merseyside.
The 48-year-old man was shot in the thigh as he stood by the front door of his home on in Kirkby.
The shooting happened at 1130 GMT on Sunday, but the victim's injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
Police said it was "targeted" attack after two masked men were seen driving off in a silver car. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
source: BBC News
Wednesday 29 August 2007
Sunday 26 August 2007
Rhys Murder
"The guy probably doesn't know what a gang is, he's never been in some sort of gang," he said.
"He's got his mates, he's got the people who he hangs around with, he goes and plays football."
Gordon Brown described the killing as a "heinous crime" and pledged that those responsible would face justice.
With the recent murder of Ryhs Jones, parents are wondering if their kids are safe on the streets, as like in Ryhs' case, he wasn't even in a gang, or involved in any gang like behaviour. Anyone on the streets can be a victim and sadly Ryhs has demonstrated this.
Source:Sky News
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"He's got his mates, he's got the people who he hangs around with, he goes and plays football."
Gordon Brown described the killing as a "heinous crime" and pledged that those responsible would face justice.
With the recent murder of Ryhs Jones, parents are wondering if their kids are safe on the streets, as like in Ryhs' case, he wasn't even in a gang, or involved in any gang like behaviour. Anyone on the streets can be a victim and sadly Ryhs has demonstrated this.
Source:Sky News
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Monday 20 August 2007
Sensationalism
'The term is commonly used in reference to the media. Critics of media bias of all political stripes often charge the media with engaging in sensationalism in their reporting and conduct. That is, the notion that media outlets often choose to report heavily on stories with shock value or attention-grabbing names or events, rather than reporting on more pressing issues to the general public.
In the extreme case, the media would report the news if it makes a good story, without much regard for the factual accuracy.'
Source: Wikipedia
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In the extreme case, the media would report the news if it makes a good story, without much regard for the factual accuracy.'
Source: Wikipedia
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Do you feel safe?
Do people feel safe in London/England? Below are two poeple's point of view, sharing their expierences with crime.
"'You think London is dangerous? Give me a break! I used to walk home across London on my own every night. No problems at all. In my first 3 months of living in Paris I was assaulted 3 times: once attempted mugging, once being touched up on the Métro and once an attempted sexual assault in a Métro station - and all of this was in the daytime! Nobody here came to help when I shouted. There is also no CCTV on French underground stations. Fortunately I know that people are a bit friendlier in London and there are CCTV cams everywhere; thus I feel a lot safer there. And before anyone even thinks I was wearing short skirts and low cut tops, that ain't my style!'
Karina, France
'You bet I feel less safe. In the last year, I have had my bike stolen from a private garden, 4 of my 5 housemates have had their cars broken into, friends have been chased down dark streets at 2am, and the streets around me are littered with broken glass from all the smashed car windows. Do I live in a 'dodgy' area? No, I live in the smartest, leafiest and formerly 'safest' part of town. I will be getting out of the city as soon as possible.'
Alastair Stevens, Bristol UK"
Source:BBC News
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"'You think London is dangerous? Give me a break! I used to walk home across London on my own every night. No problems at all. In my first 3 months of living in Paris I was assaulted 3 times: once attempted mugging, once being touched up on the Métro and once an attempted sexual assault in a Métro station - and all of this was in the daytime! Nobody here came to help when I shouted. There is also no CCTV on French underground stations. Fortunately I know that people are a bit friendlier in London and there are CCTV cams everywhere; thus I feel a lot safer there. And before anyone even thinks I was wearing short skirts and low cut tops, that ain't my style!'
Karina, France
'You bet I feel less safe. In the last year, I have had my bike stolen from a private garden, 4 of my 5 housemates have had their cars broken into, friends have been chased down dark streets at 2am, and the streets around me are littered with broken glass from all the smashed car windows. Do I live in a 'dodgy' area? No, I live in the smartest, leafiest and formerly 'safest' part of town. I will be getting out of the city as soon as possible.'
Alastair Stevens, Bristol UK"
Source:BBC News
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