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10 articles on this subject, from across the site.

Israel & Gaza

Can the IDF and Netanyahu be trusted?

How trustworthy are the IDF and Benjamin Netanyahu?

An examination of the IDF's military record and accountability mechanisms alongside Netanyahu's leadership credentials, corruption trials, and controversial judicial reforms.

15 Jun 2025
Government deception

What happened to Flight 149?

How a British Airways flight became caught in Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, and why survivors say the government knew in advance

A British Airways flight landed in Kuwait during Iraq's 1990 invasion. All 385 people were detained for 126 days. Survivors now allege the UK government and BA knew beforehand and allowed the flight to land, possibly to insert special forces operatives.

12 Jun 2025
Israel & Gaza

Did Netanyahu conspire with Hamas?

Is there evidence that Netanyahu conspired with Hamas to gain control of Gaza?

No credible evidence supports claims that Netanyahu conspired with Hamas. While his policies have been controversial, the article examines the complex history between Israeli leadership and Hamas without finding proof of active collusion.

20 May 2025
Government and the civil service

Why are civil servant convictions so rare?

Criminal convictions against civil servants do happen, but remain relatively uncommon due to internal processes and legal protections

Civil servants can face criminal charges, but prosecutions are rare because misconduct is often handled internally, intent is difficult to prove, and political considerations sometimes intervene.

19 Mar 2025
Defence procurement and weapons

What scandals has the UK nuclear bomb programme caused?

Radiation exposure, secret projects and missing materials: the controversies of Britain's nuclear weapons programme

The UK's nuclear weapons programme has been marked by radiation exposure of servicemen and civilians, secret costly projects, missile test failures hidden from Parliament, and unaccounted nuclear materials.

9 Mar 2025
Surveillance

Can AI cameras reduce corruption in law enforcement?

Using AI cameras to monitor streets can reduce manual interference and minimise corruption. Here's how.

AI-monitored street cameras can automate enforcement, create transparent records and reduce officers' discretionary power, potentially minimising corruption and bribery opportunities.

24 Jul 2024
Government deception

UK Government Misleading the Public?

Notable examples of government misleading the public in the UK

A comprehensive overview of thirty instances where the UK government has been accused of misleading the public, ranging from the Iraq War and Hillsborough to Brexit, the Windrush scandal and NHS funding.

13 Jun 2024
Government deception

Foreign governments misleading the public?

Examples foreign governments misleading the public

Governments have historically misled the public in various ways, often for political gain, to maintain public order, or to advance specific agendas. Here are some notable examples from different countries and contexts:

13 Jun 2024
Israel & Gaza

What are the corruption allegations against Netanyahu?

Benjamin Netanyahu has faced multiple corruption allegations during his political career, leading to legal investigations and criminal charges

Netanyahu faces multiple corruption allegations including bribery claims, media interference charges, submarine procurement irregularities and misuse of public funds. He denies wrongdoing.

11 Apr 2024
Public office misconduct

How to tackle police corruption?

How can police corruption be tackled effectively?

Addressing police corruption requires strong leadership, ethics training, rigorous recruitment, transparency, whistleblower protection, community oversight, internal audits, and enforcement of anti-corruption policies.

11 Apr 2024

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