All articles written by Lord Paddick on PoliticsHome.com

26 Jun 2019 Home affairs

We must take a whole picture approach to stop the knife crime epidemic

There are number of reasons why young people fall into knife crime. It is vital to address all of them, writes Lord Paddick

15 Jan 2019 Home affairs

Despite changes, the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill still endangers free speech

Liberal Democrat Lords Home Affairs spokesperson, former Met Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Lord Paddick writes ahead of the final stage of the Counter Terrorism and Border Security Bill in the House of Lords.

18 May 2018 Home affairs

Without trust, the police cannot be effective in tackling knife crime

By gaining the trust of the community and working together against knife-carriers, police can make stop and search more effective, says Lord Paddick

22 Dec 2017 Home affairs

The government's police funding scam is criminal

This Conservative Government is putting all of us at greater risk by ignoring advice of senior police leaders, says former Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Lord Paddick.