How the Soham Murders Transformed UK Police Protocols

Old Firm Disorder, Glasgow Fire, and Lessons from Huntley: Policing, Enforcement, and True Crime InsightsIn a wide-ranging chat, Simon and former senior Scottish police officer Tom Wood discuss Tom’s new book-editing process and then focus on recent disorder around the Rangers–Celtic Old Firm match, arguing sectarian hatred still simmers and questioning reduced police presence, reliance on stewards, and proposals to reintroduce alcohol at stadiums. They link football violence, gate-crashing, and disguised fans to broader issues of enforcement, funding cuts, and lost “organisational memory.” The conversation shifts to a major Glasgow city-centre fire at an iconic corner, suggesting existing regulations are adequate but under-enforced due to hollowed-out local authorities and reduced inspection capacity, with concern about vape shops and illicit activity. They reflect on the Soham murders by Ian Huntley and the Bichard Inquiry’s lessons on intelligence-sharing failures, compare offender secrecy to Angus Sinclair, note a new near-miss account related to Robert Black, and briefly preview London’s policing challenge after banning the Al Quds march.00:00 Book Editing Grind00:44 Old Firm Violence Returns01:45 Policing vs Stewarding03:59 Alcohol Ban Debate07:52 Sectarianism and Rivalry11:49 Away Fans and Hooliganism14:51 Pickpockets at Matches16:46 Glasgow Fire and Neglect20:36 Vape Shops and Drug Parallels23:30 Smoking Ban Lessons23:49 Smoking Ban Success24:52 Vape Shop Fire Questions25:16 Enforcement Over New Laws26:34 Policing Vape Shops27:24 Pawn Shops and Beat Cops28:09 Madam Doubtfire Origins29:08 Glasgow Fair and Pawnbroking30:44 Soham Murders Lessons32:59 Killers Keeping Secrets36:27 Near Misses and Intel Logs40:10 Patterns in Minor Incidents41:37 Covering for Offenders42:29 Banning Marches in London46:42 Rugby and Sign OffAbout Crime Time Inc.Season 5 of Crime Time Inc. broadens its reach across two sides of the Atlantic.This season features cases from Scotland and across the wider UK — rooted in real investigative experience — alongside deep dives into some of the most infamous murder cases in American history.Hosted by former detectives Simon and Tom, with experience in both the UK and the United States, including time working alongside the FBI, the show strips away sensationalism to explain how crime and justice really work.Two crime worlds. One podcast.New episodes released regularly throughout the season.Our Website: https://crimetimeinc.com/If you like this show please leave a review. It really helps us.Please help us improve our Podcast by completing this survey.http://bit.ly/crimetimeinc-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.