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Police in the US have grappled with several high profile cases of misconduct, such as the death of George Floyd. : Hungryogrephotos CCBY1.0 Public Domain

Early intervention and external oversight are two effective ways to keep police behaviour in check and nip problems in the bud.

Policing the police

An early warning system to keep police honest

Early intervention and external oversight are two effective ways to keep police behaviour in check and nip problems in the bud.

Law
Police reform and the establishment of oversight bodies can have long-term impacts on accountability and public trust. : Qaedi Shamsuddin (Wikimedia) CC BY 2.0

To ensure police accountability, there needs to be multiple, transparent bodies involved, each with distinct roles and with the public interest at heart.

Policing the police

Growing calls for a stronger police oversight commission in Malaysia

To ensure police accountability, there needs to be multiple, transparent bodies involved, each with distinct roles and with the public interest at heart.

Law
Integrating forensic psychology within Malaysia’s policing framework has immense potential to strengthen the institution which needs to regain public trust. : Christopher A. Veloicaza (US Navy) CC BY-NC 2.0

Forensic psychology – the practice of psychology in the justice system – offers a way to address Malaysia’s issues with police violence.

Policing the police

Can forensic psychology help improve policing practices?

Forensic psychology – the practice of psychology in the justice system – offers a way to address Malaysia’s issues with police violence.

Law
The public rightfully expects cases of police misconduct and violence to be investigated and addressed. The question is; who should do the investigating? And what should that look like? : Michael Joiner, 360info CC by 4.0

Incidents of police violence and misconduct are becoming far too common. The question is; who should do the investigating? And what should that look like?

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Policing the police

Arresting the decline in police trust

Law
Journalists are increasingly in the firing line. : Wolfgang Ehrecke Pixabay Licence

Autocrats know that controlling the media is the first step in controlling the population. It’s why journalists are increasingly in the firing line.

Press freedom

When journalists are targets, we all suffer

Society
The threat of punitive action reinforces the stigma associated with suicide and deters people from seeking mental health and social support services. : Via Pixabay Pixabay Licence

If the aim of criminalising suicide attempts is to deter people from ending their lives and protect the vulnerable, it’s failed.

Decriminalising suicide

Criminalising suicide only makes it worse

Health
The government, police and medical professionals play a critical role in easing the suicide crisis in India. : Priyash Vasava (Unsplash) Unsplash License

Despite having the law on their side, people who attempted suicide in India are continually harassed by authorities and don’t receive appropriate help.

Decriminalising suicide

How India continues to punish those who attempt suicide

Health
Efforts can be made to protect vulnerable individuals by creating avenues in communities for them to seek timely support. : Damilareadeyemi (Wikimedia Commons) CC BY-SA 4.0

Nigeria missed the unique opportunity to address its anti-suicide laws in the new mental health bill.

Decriminalising suicide

Nigeria’s policies have come a long way but not far enough

Health
Suicide registry databases can provide important information on demographics, risk factors and trends in suicidal behaviour. : Thomas Lefebvre (Unsplash) Unsplash License

By capturing data on suicide cases and rates, a registry database can help provide better intervention programmes.

Decriminalising suicide

What a suicide registry database should look like

Health