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February 6, 2020

Second Mexican defender of Monarch butterflies found dead

The deaths are part of a growing trend in the assassination of people defending the environment, in Mexico and globally.
November 27, 2019

Illegal drug markets 'spiralling out of control'

New report shows that the illegal drugs market are becoming more innovative and more violent despite the efforts of law enforcement.
July 1, 2019

NAO report on the government's response to serious and organised crime

The National Audit Office says there are still significant and avoidable shortcomings in the government's approach to serious and organised crime.
June 17, 2019

Sixth journalist murdered in Mexico during 2019

A crime reporter was gunned down outside her home after writing a series of stories implicating police officers in a kidnapping.
May 6, 2019

Church of Scotland makes fresh commitment to tackle human trafficking and slavery

The Church of Scotland has made a fresh commitment to tackle human trafficking and modern slavery. It has signed a declaration to work with the Scottish Government and other statutory services and sectors to eradicate the scourge on society.
February 25, 2019

Licensing powers needed for shisha bars, say Councils

Council leaders say icensing powers are needed to help tackle shisha bars that repeatedly flout smoking and fire safety laws, and in the worst cases are linked to organised crime.
September 25, 2018

Legalise and regulate drugs, says new report by global leaders

The report details how governments can take control of illegal drug markets through regulation to weaken criminal organisations that profit from illegal drugs, and can promote global health, security and development.
July 16, 2018

Human trafficking operation rescues two children

Police, with the help of charity Hope for Justice, have rescued two children thought to have been trafficked into the UK.
June 9, 2018

Drug policy reformers welcome Canada's cannabis law

The Canadian Senate has voted in favour of legally regulating cannabis for adult non-medical use.
March 6, 2018

'Golden visas' put EU at risk of corruption, say campaigners

Schemes allow wealthy people to buy the right to reside in the EU, or even become EU citizens.