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CPS considers charging Russell Brand over sex offence allegations

The actor denies the accusations, and previously stated that all his sexual relationships were ‘absolutely always consensual’.

Evening Standard

Police investigating Russell Brand sex assault case ask CPS to consider charges

The actor denies the accusations, and previously stated that all his sexual relationships were ‘absolutely always consensual’

The Independent UK

CPS deciding whether to charge MP Mike Amesbury over alleged punch video

Footage appeared to show the Runcorn and Helsby MP punching a man to the ground last weekend

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Crown court backlog in England and Wales ‘could hit 100,000 without radical overhaul’

Chief inspector raises prospect of judge-only trials and greater use of magistrates to reduce prosecutors’ caseloads

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CPS consider charging MP Mike Amesbury over alleged punch incident

Footage appeared to show the Runcorn and Helsby MP punching a man to the ground last weekend.

Evening Standard

Crown court backlog could hit 100,000 without ‘radical’ action – watchdog

Anthony Rogers said measures like resorting to judge-only trials may need to be considered.

Evening Standard

Anti-abortion activists set up outside clinic ‘safe zones’ on first day of new law in England

Pro-choice campaigners welcome CPS guidance that ‘silent prayer’ is among the activities prohibited within the 150-metre buffer area

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What are safe access zones and is silent prayer banned?

The zones are now in place in England and Wales, with the equivalent having come into force in Scotland in September and Northern Ireland last year.

Evening Standard

Video: Drink-driver crashes into prime minister’s Chequers country estate

A drink-driver crashed into the gates of the prime minister’s Chequers country estate in Buckinghamshire on 25 June.

The Independent UK

No automatic ban on silent prayer in protected zones outside abortion clinics

The zones are coming into effect 18 months after the legislation was passed.

The Independent UK

Failure to ban silent prayer outside abortion clinics ‘defeats the point of buffer zones’, campaigners say

‘If they want to do prayers then they shouldn’t do that in buffer zones. The whole point of the buffer zone is to have privacy for those accessing care. It defeats the point if silent prayer is allowed,’ campaigner warns

The Independent UK

Moment drink-driver crashed into gates of prime minister’s Chequers residence

Matthew Wootten smashed into the Chequers residence’s 80-year-old Victory Gate

The Independent UK

Drink driver who crashed into Chequers gate is jailed

CCTV footage shows the white car smashing through it at speed, crumpling the bonnet.

Evening Standard

Why is the Southport stabbing not being classed as a terror attack?

Police say the attack at a children’s holiday class has not been declared a terrorist attack, despite the suspect facing a terror charge

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Tories question ‘cover-up’ after Southport suspect charged with terror offence

Labour government insists that the timing of the latest charging announcement was a matter for the Crown Prosecution Service

Evening Standard

Southport suspect to face court on terror charge as row erupts over Tory ‘cover-up’ questions

Axel Rudakubana will appear in court charged with making a deadly poison and a terror-related offence

Evening Standard

Calls over ‘cover-up’ claims as Southport suspect charged with terror offence

Both Conservative leadership candidates said the Government had questions to answer about new charges brought against Axel Rudakubana.

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Former doctor admits causing harm during child circumcision operations

Mohammad Siddiqui, 58, pleaded guilty at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday to 25 offences.

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Evening Standard

No 10 denies cover-up after Southport suspect charged with terror offence

Downing Street insisted the timing of the latest charging announcement was a matter for the Crown Prosecution Service.

Evening Standard

Southport stabbing suspect accused of murder of three girls charged with owning Al Qaeda training manual

Axel Rudakubana, 18, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court by videolink on Wednesday

The Guardian - UK

Southport murder suspect charged with terrorism offence and producing ricin

Axel Rudakubana, 18, who is already charged with three counts of murder, faces new charges of possessing terrorist material and making poison

The Guardian - UK

Man who used AI to create child abuse images jailed for 18 years

Hugh Nelson, 27, from Bolton, jailed after transforming normal pictures of children into sexual abuse imagery

Evening Standard

Met chief backs changes to firearms officer scrutiny after Chris Kaba shooting

Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley commented after Yvette Cooper unveiled a string of measures in the wake of the Chris Kaba case

The Independent UK

Scotland Yard praises policing reforms as ‘welcome step forward’

Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley commented after Yvette Cooper unveiled a string of measures in the wake of the Chris Kaba case.

The Independent UK

Chris Kaba shooting: Yvette Cooper vows to reform how police are held to account

The Home Secretary spoke in the Commons on Wednesday.

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