When is neighbourhood watched on

The use of police surveillance technologies can significantly interfere with our civil liberties and human rights. They threaten our privacy and may cause us to change who we associate with and what we feel we can do and say. These technologies can also be used to target, profile and discriminate against certain communities - including minority, low-income and politically active communities.

We are campaigning alongside Liberty for the public to have a greater say as to whether their local police force should be allowed to use such highly intrusive technologies. We believe these technologies should not be bought or used without proper public consultation and the approval of locally elected representatives, such as Police and Crime Commissioners. To join our campaign, take two minutes to write to your local Police and Crime Commissioner to tell them how you feel about police surveillance of your community , and download our campaign pack to help you organise as a community.

In December , the Information Rights Tribunal issued two disappointing decisions refusing appeals brought by Privacy International against the UK Information Commissioner relating to the transparency of the use of IMSI catchers by law enforcement.

This piece sets out why PI has decided not to appeal these decisions. Neighbourhood Watched. Communities at Risk. Communications Surveillance. On top of running several different rent regimes, more existing providers are stepping into the private rented market, and offering housing management services to landlords.

Some of the big players from the private rented sector are registering to move into territory once comprised solely of housing associations and councils.

Portfolios of properties are changing hands. So the newly-forming households are facing a market where distinctions are decidedly blurry. They certainly weren't made with this purpose, but this series will act as a great advert for the diverse qualities of housing association landlords. What does Generation Rent want? A rent that's affordable, quality repair and maintenance service, and a choice of accommodation.

But will your private landlord also act to mediate on neighbour disputes, deal with recalcitrant residents, involve tenants in their decisions and offer support to those in difficult circumstances? The two housing associations in Neighbourhood Watched do — and it shows. David Rigby is an independent housing communications consultant and series advisor for Neighbourhood Watched, which is aired on BBC1 on Thursdays at The Department of Community Safety has developed a funding model that make funds available in support of accredited NHWs.

A maximum amount of R10 is available for each accredited NHW, one payment only per financial year. It should be noted that funding for subsequent financial years will be subject to the budget allocation made to the Department and therefore not guaranteed. To access the funding, the NHW will be required to complete the official documentation and submit it to the Department.

Funding is based on budget availability and payment will be made once the documents have been verified for compliance. Neighbourhood Watch helpline Tel: Email: Neighbourhood. Watch westerncape. Fagroodien Johnson Fagrodien. Johnson westerncape. Athenkosi Musoke Athenkosi. Musoke westerncape.

Faadhil Hutton Faadhil. Hutton westerncape. Kirstie Joubert Kirstie. Joubert westerncape. Gary Cornberg Gary. Cornberg westerncape. Click here to apply for Neighbourhood Watch Accreditation.