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Government Bill to block new sentencing guidelines clears first Commons test

The proposals were brought forward following claims of a ‘two-tier’ justice system.

Evening Standard

Use of Tasers in prisons to be trialled after Manchester bomb plotter attack

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said actions were being taken to better protect prison staff and the public.

Evening Standard

Plans to publish nationalities of foreign criminals data by end of year

The Home Office announced work is being done to improve data processes on the group of offenders before it can be used for statistics.

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Cooper ‘pandering’ to Farage by ordering publication of foreign criminals’ nationalities

Move expected to lead to ‘league tables’ showing which nationalities are more associated with particular crimes

The Guardian - UK

Government to publish nationalities of foreign criminals for first time

Shadow home secretary Chris Philp said the announcement showed Labour had ‘buckled’ under pressure from the Conservatives to disclose the data

Evening Standard

Nationalities of foreign criminals to be published for the first time

The Conservatives say Labour has ‘buckled’ under pressure to release the data

The Independent UK

Kemi Badenoch dismisses suggestions Robert Jenrick threatens her Tory leadership

The Tory leader insisted she has a ‘great team’ when asked about reports Mr Jenrick added some 600 people to a WhatsApp group.

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Tories demand ministers ‘get a grip’ after Manchester Arena bomber’s brother’s attack on prison officers

Shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick hit out after Hashem Abedi threw hot cooking oil over three prison guards

The Independent UK

'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

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

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The Independent 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.

Evening Standard

Sentencing Council delays two-tier guidelines following backlash

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

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

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The Independent UK

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.

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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 Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

Government should abolish Sentencing Council, Tory MP suggests

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

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

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