Convicted criminals in Bradford are being named and shamed online, as part of a pilot project which has been praised by the Home Office.In The Dock, which features on the West Yorkshire police force's website, shows photographs and details of the crimes of recently convicted criminals in the region.
Wes Yorkshire Police's Jayne Sykes, Head of Performance Review said:
"'In the Dock' is designed so members of the public can track how local crimes are dealt with and ultimately who is convicted and the sentence they receive. The aim behind the project is to make the criminal justice system more transparent to the public, who may often hear about an initial crime but rarely find out what
the end result is.
"The scheme is in its early stages but we are proud to be seen as a forerunner in ensuring the public sees that justice is done."
However, Anjum Tahirkheli from Bradford based organisation Basic Human Rights doesn't think it'll help criminal rehabilitate into society.
Anjum Tahirkheli from Basic Human Rights by BCB News
Image courtesy of freedigitalphotos.net
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