James Bulger’s mum says killer Jon Venables may never be free under new parole plan Denise Fergus said that she 'took comfort' from a government plan that Jon Venables would never be free. Daily Record · Jan 16, 2023
'Dominic Raab must not let down Denise Fergus, misleading her is unconscionable' Dominic Raab has told Denise Fergus, James Bulger's mother, Jon Venables will "not see the light of day again" under planned new laws, although some fear she may be let down Daily Mirror · Jan 15, 2023
James Bulger’s mum reveals Jon Venables may never be free under new parole plan Denise Fergus, mother of tragic James Bulger, says Justice Secretary Dominic Raab has told her his Reform Bill would keep reoffender Jon Venables behind bars for life Daily Mirror · Jan 15, 2023
Digested week: Harry’s book reminds me of my first years in therapy 2023 starts with trusty life hacks: hope in Spurs must fade and Wagnerian fever dreams featuring Dominic Raab will pass The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2023
Solicitors demand Dominic Raab U-turn over solicitor Legal Aid fees The Law Society of England and Wales is at loggerheads with the government Evening Standard · Jan 11, 2023
Solicitors threaten Government with legal action in row over fees The Law Society is urging Justice Secretary Dominic Raab to rethink the rates criminal defence solicitors receive for legal aid work. The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023
Justice secretary promises investigation after victims of Greater Manchester's worst rapist were not told he was being released A Manchester MP quizzed a minister over the rape victims' anger Manchester Evening News · Jan 10, 2023
Pro-democracy Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai requests Rishi Sunak meeting Dual Hong Kong and British citizen is awaiting trial on national security charges that could result in life sentence The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2023
Dominic Raab's department blows £320,000 on PR advisers The Ministry of Justice, which is led by the Deputy Prime Minister, has brought in marketing experts from outside Whitehall. The MOJ insisted it was ‘a contract for advertising prison officer jobs' Daily Mirror · Jan 9, 2023
10 election target seats where Lib Dems could topple Tories in 'Surrey shuffle' Insiders in Sir Ed Davey's party believe they have identified a phenomenon where Labour-supporting voters moving out of London to the shires and suburbs switch to the Lib Dems Daily Mirror · Jan 8, 2023
London to host international meeting on alleged war crimes in Ukraine Justice ministers from around the world will gather in London to scale up the support being offered to the International Criminal Court in its investigations of alleged war crimes in Ukraine, the British government said on Saturday. Reuters · Jan 7, 2023
Rishi Sunak and 15 ministers at risk of losing seat at general election, new poll predicts Research also suggests Labour’s mammoth lead over the Tories could be more fragile than previously thought The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2023
London to host international war crimes meeting to discuss Ukraine It comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to target crucial energy infrastructure in a military offensive. The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2023
Wife murderer to be FREED after historic public parole hearing despite admitting cover-up Russell Causley made history as the first UK prisoner to face a public parole hearing - he was convicted of killing his 40-year-old wife Carole Packman after she went missing in 1985 Daily Mirror · Jan 5, 2023
The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023 Dominic Raab accused of treating crime victims as ‘afterthought’ as justice system ‘crumbles’ Exclusive: ‘Rachel is a rape survivor who says her experience as a victim in the justice system was worse than the rape and attempt on her life,’ letter to Mr Raab says
Daily Mirror · Dec 25, 2022 Rishi Sunak told to stump up more cash for homelessness after 'excruciating' chat It comes after PM Rishi Sunak was branded 'out of touch' for enthusing 'do you work in a business' to a man who replied: 'No, I'm homeless. I'm actually a homeless person'
The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022 Killamarsh killer: Review to be held into how probation officers handled case Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has asked the Chief Inspector of Probation to investigate Damien Bendall’s court files.
Daily Mirror · Dec 22, 2022 Rishi Sunak changes rules so ministers can use their chauffeur-driven limos more Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been criticised for for helping his Cabinet ministers get rides home, while failing to end the train strikes that are causing misery for millions
Daily Mirror · Dec 22, 2022 Rishi Sunak bans new ethics chief from starting his own investigations into ministers Rishi Sunak has finally appointed a new ethics adviser after a six month wait, but critics have warned he will be 'toothless' as he will not be able to launch investigations into ministers without the PM's permission
The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022 Sunak refuses to commit to Commons timetable for Bill of Rights Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab said the legislation to replace the Human Rights Act is ‘ready to go’.
The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022 String of vacancies in Dominic Raab’s office as formal complaints mount Deputy principal private secretary post added to 10 other job adverts to fill vacancies in deputy prime minister’s office that staff were ‘too scared to enter’
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022 Government’s Rwanda policy to deport asylum seekers is lawful, High Court rules Judges quash decisions to remove eight asylum seekers who launched legal challenges but say policy overall is legal
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022 Raab vows law to force killers to face families’ victims during sentencing after ‘unjust’ Zara Aleena hearing Law graduate’s killer said he ‘didn’t want to relive’ murdering her, as her grieving family members read out emotional impact statements
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2022 Tony Hudgell’s mother ‘disappointed’ after failed bid to delay abuser’s release Jody Simpson and her partner Anthony Smith Both were both jailed for 10 years in 2018 after torturing the little boy.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2022 Dominic Raab’s MoJ hiring ‘embarrassing’ number of private office staff Exclusive: Plan to recruit up to 10 people into senior roles seen as unusual and follows reports of bullying in the department