Crime
Should we be scared of the crime all around us? The truth is, it’s safer than you think
Should we be scared of the crime all around us? The truth is, it’s safer than you think
There’s plenty to fear in this world, but the good news is many types of crime are in decline
Growing number of disabled people turning to sex work amid benefit cuts and rising living costs
Growing number of disabled people turning to sex work amid benefit cuts and rising living costs
If the government wants to end sex work, they must tackle the root causes, not criminalise the client
Abortion is close to decriminalisation. But how quickly can rights and progress be rolled back?
Abortion is close to decriminalisation. But how quickly can rights and progress be rolled back?
More than 100 women are believed to have been arrested on suspicion of illegal abortion over the last five years in England and Wales, but a new law will offer greater protections. The Big Issue asks experts if rights could still be under threat
Top 5 crime collections, chosen by award-winning crime writer Martin Edwards
Top 5 crime collections, chosen by award-winning crime writer Martin Edwards
Daniel Morgan’s murder was never solved. Can new TV drama The Hack shake justice loose?
Daniel Morgan’s murder was never solved. Can new TV drama The Hack shake justice loose?
I’ve had a knife pulled on me and seen people chased with machetes – so I had to do something
I’ve had a knife pulled on me and seen people chased with machetes – so I had to do something
Farage says Reform will halve crime in Britain. Here’s why his policies would only make things worse
Farage says Reform will halve crime in Britain. Here’s why his policies would only make things worse
Top 5 crime novels set in Glasgow, chosen by Novak and Mitchell author Andrew Raymond
Top 5 crime novels set in Glasgow, chosen by Novak and Mitchell author Andrew Raymond
The Reckoning – a play creating the crucible from which truth and justice can emerge
The Reckoning – a play creating the crucible from which truth and justice can emerge
An end to decades of government hypocrisy on prisons is in sight – if Labour can seize the chance
An end to decades of government hypocrisy on prisons is in sight – if Labour can seize the chance
Top 5 crime novels, chosen by Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall
Top 5 crime novels, chosen by Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall
Our children are in prison for murders they did not commit. We’re fighting to change the law
Our children are in prison for murders they did not commit. We’re fighting to change the law
Keir Starmer is watching Adolescence. Here’s how his government can stop it happening in real life
Keir Starmer is watching Adolescence. Here’s how his government can stop it happening in real life
Supermarkets replaced humans with machines – they shouldn’t be surprised shoplifting is rife
Supermarkets replaced humans with machines – they shouldn’t be surprised shoplifting is rife
Man fighting incurable cancer has his wheelchair stolen: ‘It’s very disappointing’
Man fighting incurable cancer has his wheelchair stolen: ‘It’s very disappointing’
Our prisons are so broken that we can’t carry on – we must seize the opportunity to fix them
Our prisons are so broken that we can’t carry on – we must seize the opportunity to fix them
Becoming a Community Payback supervisor changed my life – and helped countless others
Becoming a Community Payback supervisor changed my life – and helped countless others
My son mysteriously vanished 17 years ago – Christmas is just another reminder he’s gone
My son mysteriously vanished 17 years ago – Christmas is just another reminder he’s gone
Women are being sent to prison in UK for self-defence or being coerced: ‘I lost everything’
Women are being sent to prison in UK for self-defence or being coerced: ‘I lost everything’
From the NHS to ‘spreading opportunity’: Here’s what should be in Keir Starmer’s ‘plan for change’
From the NHS to ‘spreading opportunity’: Here’s what should be in Keir Starmer’s ‘plan for change’
I was forced to work unpaid and never let out of the house. Modern slavery is all around us in the UK
I was forced to work unpaid and never let out of the house. Modern slavery is all around us in the UK
‘No two prisoners are the same’: 6 ways we can break the UK prison system’s cycle of failure
‘No two prisoners are the same’: 6 ways we can break the UK prison system’s cycle of failure
Criminal gangs are taking control of vulnerable people’s homes and using them as drug dens
Criminal gangs are taking control of vulnerable people’s homes and using them as drug dens
Trans Brits feel like a ‘constant target’ in wake of Brianna Ghey’s murder: ‘Trans kids deserve better’
Trans Brits feel like a ‘constant target’ in wake of Brianna Ghey’s murder: ‘Trans kids deserve better’
No Grenfell Tower criminal charges for ‘at least’ 12-18 months, Met Police say
