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.
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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.
Reeves Demands Urgent Westminster Reform: End Short-Term Politics
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves accuses the government of short-term policymaking and calls for a major overhaul of the UK's political system to tackle long-term challenges.
IPP Prison 'Life Sentence' Scandal Exposed by Probation Chief
England and Wales face a human rights crisis as 1,800 IPP-sentenced inmates remain imprisoned, many years beyond their original tariff. Probation chief Martin Jones demands urgent government action to resolve this 'indefinite' sentencing scandal.
Savannah Chrisley's White House Meeting for Prison Reform
Reality TV star Savannah Chrisley takes her family's fight for justice to the highest office, meeting with White House officials to advocate for sweeping prison reform and share her personal story.
UK's Radical New Blueprint for Taxing Extreme Wealth
Exclusive: A groundbreaking report reveals how Britain could finally make its super-rich pay their fair share without a traditional wealth tax. Discover the innovative policies set to redefine economic fairness.
Ex-Memphis Officers Sentenced in Tyre Nichols Fatal Beating
Five former Memphis police officers have been sentenced to prison for the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols, a Black motorist whose death sparked national outrage and calls for police reform in the US.
Kim Kardashian Blasts Trump's ICE Raids Amid Law Career
Reality TV icon Kim Kardashian West delivers a powerful condemnation of President Trump's controversial immigration raids, positioning herself as a formidable new voice in criminal justice reform and law.
Trump Unveils Hardline DC Crime Crackdown Bill
Former US President Donald Trump announces a hardline anti-crime bill targeting Washington DC, aiming to override local laws and impose stricter penalties, sparking a fierce debate on federal overreach.
Nevada and Oregon voters back electoral system overhaul
Nevada and Oregon voters have backed significant changes to their electoral systems, moving towards open primaries and ranked-choice voting in a growing US trend.
House of Lords peers face crackdown over poor attendance
Exclusive: Sweeping reforms could see Britain's 'part-time' peers in the House of Lords stripped of their titles and £342 daily allowance for poor attendance in a major constitutional overhaul.
Farage Vows to 'Lock Up Bankers' in Explosive Election Pledge
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage declares war on the financial establishment, pledging to jail bankers and overhaul the City of London in a radical election manifesto shake-up.
Trump Enacts Cashless Bail Order Transforming US Justice System
In a seismic shift for America's judicial landscape, former President Donald Trump has enacted a groundbreaking executive order to eliminate cash bail, a move set to dramatically alter the US prison system and spark fierce national debate on justice and p
110-Year Truck Sentence Sparks Global Outrage and 5M-Strong Petition
Global petition with over 5 million signatures demands justice for truck driver Harjinder Singh, sentenced to 110 years for a fatal crash in Colorado, as prosecutors now seek sentence review.
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.
Death Row Exoneree Reveals 31-Year Ordeal of Wrongful Conviction
Exclusive: After 31 years on death row for a crime he didn't commit, Glynn Simmons shares his traumatic journey through America's flawed justice system and his fight for compensation.
Spender: Tax Reform Key to Young Australians' Future
Independent MP Allegra Spender makes a powerful case for overhauling Australia's tax system, arguing it's essential for improving housing affordability, wage growth, and intergenerational fairness for young Australians.
Southport Knife Attack Sparks National Sentencing Row
The horrific Southport knife attack that claimed the lives of three children has ignited a fierce political debate, with ministers and opposition leaders clashing over sentencing laws for violent offenders.
Senator hangs up on Newsom in furious felony bill clash
Explosive confrontation as Democratic State Senator Josh Newman terminates a call with Governor Gavin Newsom over controversial legislation to remove hiring restrictions for ex-felons, accusing him of political games.
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.
Nursery Monster: Babysitter Killer's Chilling Crimes
A shocking case of a babysitter turned killer, dubbed the 'Nursery Monster', who preyed on vulnerable children. Discover the harrowing details of her crimes and the justice that followed.
Australia plans tax overhaul to benefit younger generations
Australia's Economic Reform Roundtable proposes sweeping tax reforms to address intergenerational inequality and boost opportunities for younger Australians.
Britain's Real-Life Supervillain Millionaire Exposed
A wealthy British entrepreneur stands accused of orchestrating a sophisticated criminal network, blending high-tech schemes with audacious heists—earning him the nickname 'Britain's real-life supervillain.'
Snoop Dogg banned from UK over criminal conviction
Snoop Dogg has been barred from entering the UK due to a previous criminal conviction, sparking debate over border policies and celebrity treatment.
Nurse reveals dark secrets of treating Sutcliffe and Kray
A former Broadmoor nurse shares chilling details about caring for notorious criminals, including the Yorkshire Ripper and Ronnie Kray, exposing the grim realities of high-security psychiatric care.
Virgin Atlantic passenger's shady past exposed after flight drama
A Virgin Atlantic passenger's criminal past has been revealed after causing chaos on a flight. Discover the full story behind the shocking incident.
Student admits drug plot to fund education
A university student from a disadvantaged background has pleaded guilty to conspiring to sell drugs in a desperate bid to pay for his studies, revealing the harsh realities of student poverty.
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