Victoria's controversial youth crime laws condemned
Victoria's new 'adult crime, adult time' laws allowing children as young as 14 to be sentenced as adults face widespread condemnation from legal experts and children's advocates.
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Police warn of crime wave as probation service fails
Exclusive: Senior police officials sound alarm over potential crime surge as Labour's controversial justice reforms threaten to overwhelm an already failing probation system. Lords prepare for critical showdown.
Police: Sentencing Reforms Driving Crime Surge
Senior police leaders warn that government changes to prison sentencing are directly contributing to a surge in violent crime, shoplifting, and anti-social behaviour as offenders avoid custody.
Labour's Powell: Listen more to party members
In her first major speech as Labour's deputy leader, Lucy Powell calls for radical internal reforms to give party members greater influence over policy and direction.
Tories condemn Labour's softer sentencing for sex offenders
Conservative MPs launch furious attack against Shabana Mahmood's sentencing reforms that could see violent offenders including rapists and paedophiles released earlier from prison.
GCSE and A-Level English reforms target literacy gap
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces sweeping reforms to English GCSEs and A-Levels to address England's stubborn literacy gap and regional achievement disparities.
Father attacks son's killer in courtroom drama
A Connecticut courtroom descended into chaos as a bereaved father launched a violent attack on his son's convicted murderer during an emotional sentencing hearing. The shocking incident occurred just moments after the killer was sentenced for the brutal s
Minister's child sex case intervention sparks political storm
Robert Jenrick faces Labour fury after personally writing to sentencing council demanding tougher penalties for child sexual abuse images, in what critics call a 'political stunt'.
Tory plan to scrap Sentencing Council branded 'bonkers'
Conservative proposal to abolish independent Sentencing Council and hand power to politicians faces fierce backlash from judiciary and legal professionals who warn it threatens judicial independence.
O.J. Simpson's Lawyer Warns Diddy Over Sentencing Mistake
Exclusive: O.J. Simpson's former attorney reveals the critical error Sean 'Diddy' Combs must avoid during sentencing that could determine his prison fate, drawing parallels to the infamous murder case.
Diddy's courtroom scream during sentencing shocks trial
Music mogul Diddy erupted in a furious courtroom scream as a judge delivered his sentence in a dramatic trial that has captivated the entertainment world. The emotional outburst stunned observers during the high-profile proceedings.
Kyle's Workers' Rights Reforms Transform UK Employment
Groundbreaking workers' rights reforms championed by Kyle promise to reshape Britain's employment sector with enhanced protections and fairer workplace practices.
SEND Reforms Risk Repeating Universal Credit Failures
A damning IFS report cautions that the government's planned special educational needs reforms risk mirroring the catastrophic rollout of Universal Credit, potentially leaving vulnerable children without essential support.
Farage and Dorries Attack Labour's Reform Agenda
Brexit architect Nigel Farage and former Tory minister Nadine Dorries unite in fierce criticism of Labour's proposed reforms, warning of potential damage to UK democracy.
Trump-Style Politics Threatens UK Democracy: Guardian Warning
Exclusive analysis reveals how the upcoming party conference season could import disruptive Trumpian tactics into UK politics, posing a grave threat to democratic norms and civil discourse.
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.
Scathing Report Condemns UK Benefit System for Fuelling Poverty
An official commission delivers a damning verdict on the UK's welfare system, revealing how complex bureaucracy and harsh policies are pushing vulnerable citizens into destitution.
Reeves Sets 6 March Budget Date, Tax Reforms Expected
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a pivotal Budget for 6 March, signalling potential capital gains tax reforms and confirming a new gambling levy to fund addiction services.
UK Police Chiefs Demand Reforms Amid Soaring Officer Assaults
National police leaders across England, Wales, and Scotland call for immediate legal changes and better support systems as assaults on officers surge, highlighting a growing crisis in law enforcement safety.
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.
Labour's National Insurance raid to fund free childcare plan
Exclusive investigation reveals Labour's radical plan to overhaul National Insurance, funding universal free childcare while sparking debate over fiscal responsibility and economic impact.
Starmer: Labour will block UK exit from ECHR
Sir Keir Starmer vows a Labour government will prevent the UK from leaving the European Convention on Human Rights, setting a clear battle line with the Conservatives on human rights law and immigration policy.
Reeves Forges New Pact with UK Banks to Boost Economy
Chancellor Rachel Reeves hosts landmark meeting with UK banking chiefs, unveiling a new 'shared commitment' to boost competitiveness and economic growth. Exclusive details on the new Mansion House reforms.
Labour's property tax bombshell: Rayner hints at major reforms
Exclusive: Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner signals major tax reforms targeting property investors and second homeowners, with a potential raid on capital gains and stamp duty. The plans could reshape the UK housing market.
Victoria Overhauls Working With Children Check Laws
Victoria rolls out landmark reforms to its Working With Children Check system, introducing continuous monitoring and stricter enforcement to close critical safeguarding gaps and protect vulnerable minors.
French PM Bayrou survives no-confidence vote in close call
Centrist Prime Minister François Bayrou narrowly survives a parliamentary confidence vote, securing 273 votes in favour amidst political turmoil over France's controversial education reforms.
Treasurer defends retiree tax breaks amid fairness push
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers defends generous superannuation tax concessions for retirees while promising intergenerational fairness reforms. Exclusive analysis reveals stark disparities in retirement benefits across age groups.
Childcare Reforms Threatened by Digital Exclusion Crisis
Major concerns emerge as the UK government's flagship childcare expansion, offering 15 free hours, is jeopardised by a complex and inaccessible digital application system, risking the exclusion of thousands of low-income and non-tech-savvy families.
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