Cleared of Murder, But Condemned to a Life of Fear: The Unseen Cost of Armed Policing in Britain

When the Thin Blue Line Breaks: The Dangerous Consequences of Failing Our Firearms Officers

After years of waiting, firearms officer Martyn Blake has been cleared of murder in the shooting of Chris Kaba. After weeks of detailed testimony, the jury at the Old Bailey reached their not guilty verdict in just a few hours. This swift decision reflects what many have argued: Blake was doing his job in a split-second, high-pressure situation but was …