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MPs’ alleged bullying of staff likely to continue under scrappy complaints system

Some excuse alleged behaviour of Raab, Patel and Williamson, but others want to clean up Westminster

The Guardian - UK

Almost half of asylum seekers are unable to access legal aid, figures suggest

The Home Office had processed only 4 per cent of last year’s asylum claims

The Independent UK

MP calls for change in prison release days to stop gangs picking up ex-inmates

Campaigners say curbing Friday releases would cut reoffending.

The Independent UK

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Ministry of Justice advert banned for ‘racist’ stereotype of black prisoner

The paid-for Facebook ad was for the Ministry of Justice’s “Prison Jobs” scheme

Evening Standard

Ministry of Justice ad banned for reinforcing negative stereotypes of black men

The ad for the Prison Jobs scheme featured an image of a white prison officer talking to a black inmate.

The Independent UK

wagamama chefs work with prisoners in HMP kitchen, teaching future skills

The prisoners who created dishes for 250 inmates want to work in hospitality when they are released

Wales Online

Justice Secretary to review plans for hostel that will house sex offenders in Consett

North West Durham MP Richard Holden has raised concerns over the proposals with the Justice Secretary

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At least three shot dead in Guinea anti-government protest, opposition says

At least three people were shot dead and many wounded at an anti-government protest in and around Guinea's capital Conakry on Thursday, an opposition coalition said.

Reuters

Tagging programme ‘wasted’ £98m of public money’ says finance watchdog

The Ministry of Justice has been accused of squandering taxpayers’ money on new tagging system

Evening Standard

Saudi King Issues Royal Order Promoting, Appointing 174 Justice Ministry Judges

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has issued a royal order promoting and appointing 174 judges at the Ministry of Justice, the Saudi Press Agency reported Sunday. Minister of Justice and President of the Supreme Judicial Council Sheikh Dr. Walid bin Mohammed Al-Samaani affirmed…

Asharq Al-Awsat

'Dangerous killer' will not be moved to open prison after Ministry of Justice intervention

William Dunlop's case made legal history

Wales Online

MoJ blocks open prison move for ‘dangerous killer’ whose case made legal history

Justice Secretary Brandon Lewis rejected the Parole Board’s recommendation to move William Dunlop who murdered Julie Hogg in 1989.

The Independent UK

Miscarriage of justice campaigners call for an independent inquiry into South Wales Police failures

The force has been responsible for a series of horrific miscarriages of justice

Wales Online

Vandals smash up staff cars at Forest Bank prison in Salford

Insiders say tensions among staff, rather than inmates, is behind the second attack in three months

Manchester Evening News

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The Conversation

How the UK press is failing victims of miscarriages of justice

On September 20 2022, Adnan Sayed had his murder conviction overturned by a Baltimore judge after spending nearly 23 years in jail. His case had featured in the groundbreaking true crime podcast Serial.

The Independent UK

Record levels of violent and sex crime cases in courts backlog for over a year

The figures were published by the Ministry of Justice.

The Guardian - UK

Ankle tags used to target young black men, London mayor’s report finds

Exclusive: analysis suggests unconscious bias may have disproportionately linked black men to knife crime

Evening Standard

Criminal trials on hold as Woolwich Crown Court is forced to shut thanks to heating difficulties

One of London’s crown courts has been forced to close after a heating failure caused temperatures to plummet.

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Chronicle Live

Number of couples filing for divorce hits ten-year high after introduction of no-fault law

The Ministry of Justice also reported a 22% increase in divorce applications compared to the same time last year

Manchester Evening News

Barristers to vote on new Government proposal aimed at ending crippling strike

Lawyers have been taking part in industrial action since the summer

Evening Standard

Cost of living crisis set to push divorces up even as numbers hit decade high

Some experts predict that divorces will rise even further as applications surpass 33,200 between April and June - the highest level in 10 years.

Evening Standard

Parents wrongly convicted in truancy cases

Fresh blow to the secretive single justice system after magistrates’ errors led to serious criminal convictions against 11 mothers and four fathers

The Independent UK

Striking barristers resume demonstrations amid talks with ministers over pay

The Criminal Bar Association said discussions with the Ministry of Justice are ‘progressing at pace and remain constructive’.

The Guardian - UK

Investigation launched after killer of Stephen Lawrence reportedly obtains smartphone in prison

Ministry of Justice investigating alleged security breach that allowed David Norris to send selfies to friends

The Independent UK

Striking barristers to resume demonstrations amid talks with ministers over pay

The Criminal Bar Association said discussions with the Ministry of Justice are “progressing at pace and remain constructive”.

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