- Reference: 2007/0126-1
- Question by: Murad Qureshi
- Meeting date: 07 November 2007
A poll by Premier Christian Radio and the Metropolitan Black Police Association among 3,240 church members and leaders in the UK, found that 65% of respondents felt churches and the police should work more closely together to tackle violent crime and that 89% thought that gun crime should be addressed by the church. * Do you believe a closer co-operation between church and police will result in less gun crime among inner city youths? * Does the Metropolitan Police Service currently offer any advice to religious leaders and faith groups about how to address these issues with young people?