Teen admits multiple sexual assaults on women in Westminster
A 17-year-old boy from Westminster has pleaded guilty to a series of sexual assaults against multiple women in central London. The shocking attacks occurred over several months.
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Minneapolis 'Woke' DA's Soft Crime Policy Sparks Safety Crisis
Hennepin County's progressive prosecutor Mary Moriarty faces mounting criticism as her lenient approach to juvenile offenders coincides with rising violent crime rates in Minneapolis.
KC: Legal Aid Reform 'Astonishing Act of Self-Harm'
In a scathing critique, Thomas Ross KC warns that removing specialist criminal barristers from the Legal Aid Agency's advisory panel is a catastrophic move that will undermine fair trials and worsen the crisis in the UK's justice system.
UK's Chemical Castration Law for Sex Offenders Explained
Exclusive: Judges in England and Wales granted powerful new sentencing options, including chemical castration and whole-life orders for worst sex offenders under landmark legislation.
Record number of offenders avoid court in Scotland
Exclusive figures reveal a dramatic surge in criminals being diverted from prosecution to social work schemes in Scotland, with over 34,000 cases recorded last year. Critics warn of a 'soft-touch' justice system as serious offenders, including those charg
Teen smirks through sentencing for brutal schoolboy attack
A 16-year-old boy smirked and laughed as he was sentenced for a vicious assault that left a schoolboy with a fractured skull and bleeding on the brain. The shocking lack of remorse was condemned in court.
Judges to Ignore Government Sentencing Demands
The Sentencing Council for England and Wales declares judicial independence, stating courts will base decisions on evidence, not political pressure from ministers.
UK Overhauls Sentencing: New Powers to Challenge Lenient Sentences
The UK Sentencing Council gains significant new powers, allowing it to proactively refer unduly lenient sentences to the Court of Appeal for review, marking a major shift in criminal justice policy.
New UK sentencing rules for burglars favour tougher penalties
The Sentencing Council for England and Wales announces stricter guidelines for domestic burglaries, emphasising trauma impact and targeting repeat offenders with harsher penalties.
Soft Justice Bill: Thousands to Dodge Prison
Exclusive: A landmark new Bill will see prison sentences under 12 months scrapped in England and Wales, allowing tens of thousands of offenders to avoid jail each year. Critics blast the move as a 'dangerous experiment' in soft justice.
Criminals banned from pubs and football matches in new law
A sweeping new law in England and Wales will bar offenders from town centres, pubs, and major events as part of their community orders, creating 'sobriety zones' to curb alcohol-fuelled crime.
Abusive girlfriend bans showers, forces partner to live in shed
Merseyside man subjected to two-year reign of terror by abusive partner Chloe Jasminne, who controlled his life, denied him basic hygiene, and forced him to sleep in a garden shed. She has now been handed a suspended sentence.
Alan Johnson: Rwanda Plan Makes UK Less Safe
Former Home Secretary Alan Johnson delivers a scathing critique of the UK's Rwanda deportation scheme, arguing it removes key witnesses and makes prosecuting gang leaders harder, ultimately undermining public safety.
Sean Kingston Sentenced for Fraud Scheme
R&B singer Sean Kingston and his mother have been sentenced for orchestrating a high-profile wire fraud scheme, defrauding businesses of millions. Read the full details of their sentencing and the charges they faced.
Paul Doyle Faces Serious Charges Including Assault
Paul Doyle is now confronting multiple serious charges, including assault and criminal damage. Here's the latest on the case that has shocked the community.
Thug jailed for acid attack threats
A violent criminal who terrorised a woman with threats of acid attacks and physical violence has been sentenced to 12 years behind bars. Read the shocking details of his reign of terror.
UK prison crisis: How sentencing policies are failing
A deep dive into how strict sentencing policies in the UK have led to an overwhelmed prison system, sparking calls for urgent reform.
Rotherham Rioters: A Year of Regret and Resentment
One year after the Rotherham riots, jailed participants reflect on their actions, revealing a mix of remorse and bitterness. As the community grapples with the aftermath, demands for systemic reform grow louder.
IPP sentence keeps man jailed 15 years for 4-year crime
Joe Outlaw, jailed under the abolished IPP scheme, remains imprisoned despite serving 15 years for a crime that typically carries a four-year sentence. His case highlights ongoing injustices in the UK's justice system.
Ex-thief who stole £30M in luxury goods reforms life
A former criminal who stole £30 million in luxury goods has turned his life around, revealing an extraordinary journey from crime to redemption.
Westminster rapist jailed for 15 years
A depraved rapist who assaulted a woman in Westminster has been sentenced to 15 years behind bars. Read the disturbing details of the case.
Parents jailed for caging and torturing adopted children
A couple in the US has been sentenced to prison for the horrific abuse of their adopted children, including keeping them in cages and subjecting them to brutal punishments.
Court upholds sentence for Kent "chop up" threats
The Court of Appeal has dismissed a bid to reduce the prison sentence of a Kent man who threatened to dismember his victim, ruling the original term was justified.
Ex-cop jailed over Breonna Taylor raid
Former officer Brett Hankison sentenced to prison for his role in the botched raid that led to Breonna Taylor's death. Read the full story here.
Ex-Kentucky officer sentenced in Breonna Taylor case
A former Kentucky police officer has been sentenced for his role in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor, reigniting debates on police accountability and racial justice in the US.
Ex-cop Hankison gets probation in Breonna Taylor case
Former police officer Brett Hankison has been sentenced to probation for his role in the botched raid that led to Breonna Taylor's death. Learn the latest on this high-profile case.
Met officer jailed for stealing from dead man's account
A Metropolitan Police officer has been sentenced to prison for stealing £80,000 from a deceased man's bank account while on duty. The shocking breach of trust occurred in Knightsbridge and Islington.
Mother jailed for shaking baby daughter to death
A woman has been sentenced to prison after admitting to shaking her baby daughter, Lexi, leading to her tragic death. The case highlights the severe consequences of infant abuse.
Killer of disabled EastEnders actor gets life sentence
A violent criminal has been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murder of disabled EastEnders actor, Oliver Stephens, in a horrifying case that shocked the nation.
Migrant jailed for assault on special needs girl
A migrant has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a vulnerable teenage girl with special needs. Read the full story for the disturbing details.
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