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'Callous' murderer who shot student and aunt at East Finchley home had human rights breached, court rules

The ECHR has ruled that Obina Christopher Ezeoke liberties were breached because his conviction took so long

Evening Standard

The Guardian view on sentencing guidelines: rightwing politicians must not call the tune

Editorial: The justice secretary, Shabana Mahmood, should reject false, inflammatory rhetoric and focus on the real issues

The Guardian - UK

MPs’ attacks on judges a huge threat to the rule of law, says attorney general

Richard Hermer has responded to Robert Jenrick’s calls for a senior judge to be sacked over sentencing guidelines row

The Guardian - UK

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Lawyers attack ‘dangerous’ decision to halt Sentencing Council guidelines

Society of Black Lawyers calls decision to block pre-sentencing reports ‘deliberate step backwards’

The Guardian - UK

Mahmood urged to act on Sentencing Council membership after ‘two-tier’ row

The Justice Secretary said ‘all must be equal before the law’ as the Government introduced a Bill following a row over guidelines.

Evening Standard

Labour’s populist pantomime over sentencing rules plays into the hands of the right

Forcing the abandonment of commonsense, evidence-based guidelines is a new low for a party that once prided itself on justice reform, says Janey Starling of campaign group Level Up

The Guardian - UK

Ministers mull axing Sentencing Council as law to reverse guidance is drawn up

Legislation will be introduced to overturn the Sentencing Council guidance after ‘two-tier justice’ claims.

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Sentencing Council delays two-tier guidelines following backlash

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced plans to introduce legislation to block the changes

Evening Standard

Sentencing Council backs down over ‘two-tier’ guidelines in face of Starmer fury

Keir Starmer made it clear his government would try to push through a law this week to overturn the guidance after claims it would create a ‘two-tier’ justice system

The Independent UK

Justice Secretary ‘considering all her options’ on Sentencing Council – minister

The Government is set to introduce a law change in Parliament to override the new guidance for judges.

Evening Standard

Justice Secretary warned against ‘megaphone diplomacy’ in sentencing row

Former Tory justice secretary Sir Robert Buckland also suggested he had no truck with accusations the Government was implementing ‘two-tier’ justice.

The Independent UK

Outrage Erupts Over ‘Soft’ New Guidelines That Could Let More Migrants Dodge Deportation in Latest Scandal

Concerns are growing over new draft sentencing guidelines that critics say could make it easier for foreign offenders to avoid deportation.

The Fashion Central

Kemi Badenoch really doesn’t want a pact with Nigel Farage. The problem is lots of Tories really do

The Tories are trailing third in the polls and look set for local election disaster. If Reform is the answer, she may have to go, says the Spectator’s political editor, Katy Balls

The Guardian - UK

Government should abolish Sentencing Council, Tory MP suggests

Esther McVey drew comparisons to the Government’s recent decision to abolish NHS England.

Evening Standard

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Evening Standard

‘Nothing is off the table’ as Tories set to begin renewing policy offer

Kemi Badenoch has so far made only a few policy commitments, preferring to focus on principles and rebuilding trust.

The Independent UK

Proposals for stronger powers over Sentencing Council guidelines blocked

Robert Jenrick’s Bill proposed that the Sentencing Council be prevented from issuing guidelines without the consent of the Secretary of State.

The Guardian - UK

Jonathan Reynolds ‘corrects record’ for referring to himself as ex-solicitor

Business secretary said he made ‘inadvertent error’ by claiming he once worked in the legal profession during a 2014 Commons debate

International Business Times UK

UK's Trump Fans Revealed: Meet 7 Politicians Proudly Supporting Trump—Who's the Most Shocking?

With pro-Trump rhetoric on the rise, many UK politicians are turning to his ideology for answers regarding the economy and immigration. Here's seven you should know about.

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The Guardian - UK

Labour used to give the needy the benefit of the doubt. Now they slash their benefits

It’s no wonder many people on welfare are starting to look back on the last government with affection

Evening Standard

Shabana Mahmood: Serco’s performance fitting electronic tags ‘not good enough’

Serco has repeatedly come under fire for delays in fitting offenders with tags since it took over the Ministry of Justice’s tagging contract in 2023.

Evening Standard

Justice Secretary to meet Sentencing Council over ‘two tier’ guidance row

The Sentencing Council told Shabana Mahmood that if ministers ‘dictated’ guidance to courts it would undermine judicial independence.

The Independent UK

Justice secretary set for showdown with judges over sentencing guidelines

Comes as Sentencing Council write a letter angrily rejecting minister’s claim that they have created a ‘two tier’ justice system

The Fashion Central

Outrage as 'Two-Tier' Justice System Sparks Fury—Labour Demands Immediate Action

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has called for controversial new sentencing guidelines to be scrapped “as soon as possible.”

The Fashion Central

Nigel Farage Teases Tory Defection—Reveals Secret ‘Offer’ to Robert Jenrick

Nigel Farage has weighed in on speculation that former Conservative minister Robert Jenrick could jump ship to Reform UK.

The Guardian - UK

Mahmood to review Sentencing Council’s powers amid ‘two-tier’ justice row

Lord chancellor announces move follows claims that new sentencing rules discriminate against white men

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