Tag: Criminal justice system

Ex-Husband Jailed for 20 Years in Gisèle Pelicot Rape Trial: 51 Men Found GuiltyGisèle Pelicot, a 72-year-old woman, has become a symbol of resilience and courage in the fight against sexual violence after her...

Projected Increase in Prison Population to 100,000 Inmates in 3 YearsThe Ministry of Justice has issued a stark warning that the prison population in England and Wales is set to skyrocket to 100,000 inmates...

The government is facing criticism over its handling of almost 2,700 inmates serving under abolished indefinite jail terms, known as Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences. The situation has been likened to other high-profile...

A young man named Logan MacPhail has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 17 years for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, 15-year-old Holly Newton, in Northumberland. The tragic incident...

Early Release Prisoners Recall: Government's Controversial DecisionIn a shocking turn of events, several prisoners who were released early this week under the Government's early release scheme have already been recalled to jail within days...

Some London prisoners have been released early as the Government aims to free up places. The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, hopes this will create space to lock up more than 5,000 criminals nationwide....

Chief Prisons Inspector Issues Warning About 'Revolving Door' with 1,750 Inmates Set for Early ReleaseThe chief inspector of prisons for England and Wales, Charlie Taylor, has raised concerns about the immediate release of approximately...

A man with three children has been sentenced to three years in prison for his involvement in the riots in the UK. Liverpool Crown Court heard that Luke Moran, 38, had lost his job...

The United Nations special rapporteur on torture, Dr. Alice Jill Edwards, has called on UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to review the cases of thousands of individuals currently serving indefinite prison sentences under...

Tom Tugendhat, a Conservative leadership hopeful, has accused Prime Minister Keir Starmer of falsely claiming that prisons were full and needing to introduce an early release scheme. Tugendhat argues that there are enough prison...

In 2024, there have been 50 women allegedly killed by men in the UK. Each of these women had a unique story and a life that deserves to be remembered. The Guardian aims to...

Tory leadership hopeful Tom Tugendhat is speaking out about the recent riots, calling for a national conversation about the root causes of the violence. He criticizes what he calls a "culture of denial" that...

Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds has made it clear that rioters will not be released early from prison despite the overcrowding in the UK's prisons. He initially stated that they would not be included in...

A claim made by a cabinet minister regarding the early release of rioters to address jail overcrowding has been reversed. Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds initially stated that those involved in recent violence would not...

Two teenagers have been accused of murdering a man who was fatally stabbed in London. Abdul Jalloh, 23, lost his life on Monday after police responded to a stabbing incident on New Union Close...

Last week, there were violent riots in Sunderland which left a police office and Citizens Advice branch damaged. This has led to a period of violent disorder that has left immigration advice staff and...

Keir Starmer has assured the public that communities will be kept safe as the country prepares for potential unrest in the coming days. Following a meeting of the Cobra committee, Starmer emphasized the importance...

A week has passed since the Southport stabbings where three young girls were tragically killed after attending a dance class at a holiday club. Riots erupted across the UK due to misinformation on the...

A 13-year-old boy in Leicester has been charged with multiple knife and sex offenses, including attempted rape. The incidents took place in the Newfoundpool area over a three-week period. One incident involved an attempted...

Seven defendants appeared in Teesside Magistrates' Court for their involvement in the disorder that occurred in Hartlepool on Wednesday night. Among them, Steven Mailen and Ryan Sheers admitted to a single charge of violent...

The government has recently implemented a new ban on marriage and civil partnerships for all inmates serving whole life sentences, preventing serial killer Levi Bellfield from marrying behind bars. Bellfield, a former bouncer, is...

Sir Keir Starmer, the prime minister of Britain, has taken a strong stance against the potential rise of violence and riots by the far right this summer. In response to the recent disturbing events...

Stephen Lawrence's body is being brought back to the UK from Jamaica after 31 years, according to his mother, Doreen Lawrence. She explained that the family made the decision to bring him home because...

Doreen Lawrence, the mother of Stephen Lawrence, has announced that her son's body will be brought back to the UK from Jamaica, where he was buried 31 years ago after being brutally murdered in...

Three men are set to appear in court tomorrow on charges related to the murder of 20-year-old Sebastiaan James-Kraan in Hanwell. The suspects facing charges of murder and possession of a firearm with intent...

A witness at the scene of the Southport stabbings detailed the harrowing experience he encountered while trying to help those affected. Joel Verite, a former rugby league player, described the moment he arrived at...