Tag: legal changes
Police Reform Laws Reduce Rights in 12 States
In a surprising twist, 12 states have enacted police reform laws that inadvertently shrink citizens' rights rather than expand them. These laws, designed to...
New Laws Clarify Police Search Powers for Minors in Australia
In Australia, police interactions with minors have long been a contentious issue, with concerns about the balance between public safety and young people's rights....
UK Police Can Take Fingerprints Without Arrest Under New Powers
UK police forces now possess expanded powers to collect fingerprints from individuals without making an arrest. This significant shift in procedure marks a notable...
UK Police Bail Reforms: 180-Day Time Limit Introduced
As of April 2017, a significant shift in the UK's criminal justice system took effect: police bail can no longer be imposed without a...