Maher & Sheen: Decriminalise Street Theft to Fix Crime
Comedian Bill Maher and actor Charlie Sheen spark controversy with unconventional approach to tackling crime, suggesting decriminalisation of street theft in California.
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Govt delays justice reforms after Olivia Pratt-Korbel tragedy
Ministers under fire as long-awaited legislation to protect witnesses and victims remains stalled, nearly two years after nine-year-old Olivia's murder shocked the nation.
Early Release of Violent Criminals Halted Amid Prison Crisis
Shock policy reversal sees dangerous offenders kept behind bars as UK prison system reaches breaking point. Exclusive details on which criminals are affected.
Foreign offender prison release sparks justice system crisis
A controversial decision to release a foreign offender before sentencing has triggered fierce criticism from Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy, raising serious questions about UK prison protocols.
Justice Minister 'Terrified' of Prison Overcrowding Crisis
UK Justice Minister Mike Freer issues stark warning about prison capacity crisis, revealing he's 'absolutely terrified' of system collapse as inmate numbers surge dangerously close to maximum limits.
Police: Naming criminals risks officer safety
Exclusive: Senior police officials express serious concerns that publicising offender identities could endanger officers and trigger vigilante attacks across UK communities.
Farage's prison ship plan branded 'fantasy island' solution
Reform UK leader's controversial plan to house prisoners on floating jails faces overwhelming criticism from penal reform groups and political opponents who brand it unworkable and inhumane.
MoJ's £1bn funding crisis threatens prison reforms
Exclusive investigation reveals Ministry of Justice financial crisis with £1bn funding gap threatening prison reforms and court modernisation programmes.
Prisoners face 45-day lockdowns in MoJ overcrowding crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals Ministry of Justice plans to keep inmates confined for up to 45 days amid severe prison capacity shortages, sparking human rights concerns.
Gaza War: The Urgent Need for International Justice
As the Gaza conflict continues, mounting evidence of potential war crimes underscores the urgent need for international accountability through tribunals and ceasefire enforcement.
Illegal immigrant sex offender wrongly freed from UK prison
Exclusive investigation reveals how an illegal migrant convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl was mistakenly released from prison, exposing critical failures in Britain's immigration and justice systems.
Lammy demands justice review after Essex murder manhunt
David Lammy pressures Justice Secretary to explain how dangerous double murder suspect remained at large, raising serious questions about public protection systems.
Children Under 14 'Incapable of Evil' - NSW Review
A groundbreaking NSW review recommends raising the age of criminal responsibility to 14, arguing younger children lack moral capacity and require protection, not punishment.
Prison release errors double in UK justice system
Shocking Ministry of Justice figures reveal a dramatic surge in prisoners mistakenly freed from custody, with numbers doubling in just twelve months amid growing concerns about systemic failures.
Lammy's fiery clash with minister over London crime
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy confronts Justice Minister Chris Philp over rising London crime in dramatic parliamentary exchange, highlighting Labour's public safety concerns ahead of potential government.
IPP sentences called 'national embarrassment' by prison staff
Exclusive: Prison officers join mounting pressure to reform controversial IPP sentences, with nearly 3,000 inmates still incarcerated beyond tariff completion.
MP: PM's weakness leaves crime victims unprotected
Conservative MP Chris Philp launches scathing attack on government's crime record, warning soft justice policies are emboldening criminals while victims suffer the consequences.
Government 'name and shame' plan for community service offenders
Controversial new government plans would publicly identify individuals dodging community service, raising serious concerns about privacy and rehabilitation.
Green Party's Bold Vision to Reshape British Politics
Green Party deputy leader Zack Polanski outlines a transformative agenda for Britain, challenging the political establishment with radical proposals for social justice, climate action and democratic reform.
Mother fights family court case against secret government evidence
A landmark legal battle reveals how government departments can submit secret evidence in family courts, leaving parents like a mother fighting for her child in the dark about allegations against them.
Mother forced to fight government alone in family court
Exclusive: A single mother from South Yorkshire battles the Ministry of Justice alone after being denied legal aid, exposing systemic failures in the family court system that critics say prioritises cost savings over children's welfare.
Portugal extends citizenship for Sephardic Jews
In a landmark move addressing centuries-old persecution, Spain and Portugal are offering citizenship to descendants of Sephardic Jews expelled during the 15th century Inquisition, with Portugal extending the deadline amid overwhelming interest.
Kai Shannon: New Doubts in Murder Conviction
An explosive investigation reveals new forensic analysis and witness testimony that challenges the conviction of Kai Shannon for murder, raising serious questions about British justice.
Post Office Horizon scandal: 59 convictions quashed
In a monumental victory for justice, 59 former sub-postmasters have their convictions quashed as the Post Office Horizon IT scandal continues to unravel, exposing one of Britain's most devastating miscarriages of justice.
Trans paedophile removed from women's prison
Exclusive: Ministers announce major prison policy overhaul after transgender child sex offender Isla Bryson is transferred from women's facility, sparking nationwide debate on safeguarding.
Man freed after 32 years of wrongful conviction
Glynn Simmons becomes longest-serving US prisoner exonerated after spending over three decades behind bars for crime he didn't commit. His emotional journey to freedom reveals shocking flaws in justice system.
UK bans transgender women from female prisons
New government guidelines prevent transgender women from being housed in female prisons regardless of gender recognition status, prioritising inmate safety after concerning incidents.
Sex offender on bail for 8 attacks charged with murder
Exclusive investigation reveals how a registered sex offender, free on bail despite multiple violent assaults against women, now stands accused of strangling a sex worker to death in a case exposing critical flaws in the justice system.
Indigenous Custody Deaths Hit Record High in NSW
Disturbing new data reveals Indigenous deaths in NSW custody have reached their highest level in over a decade, prompting coronial warnings of systemic failures and demanding immediate government intervention.
Post Office Horizon scandal: Thousands ruined by IT failure
Exclusive investigation reveals how faulty Horizon IT system destroyed lives across Britain while executives received massive bonuses. Victims demand justice and compensation.
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