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The Latest Breaking News from Shabana Mahmood

UK prison officers to demand electric stun guns for dangerous jails

Meeting called with justice secretary after attack on three guards at HMP Frankland

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2025

Prison officers may get stab-proof vests after attack ‘by Manchester bomb plotter’

Jail chiefs to conduct snap review of providing protective body armour and access to kitchens suspended

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025

Prison Service to assess need for protective vests after officers attacked

This comes after Hashem Abedi injured three officers with hot oil and homemade blades at HMP Frankland

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2025

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Protective gear review for prison guards after Manchester bomb plotter attack

The Justice Secretary announced a snap review by the Prison Service to report back in the coming months.

Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2025

Manchester bomb plotter ‘moved to Belmarsh prison’ after guards attacked

Hashem Abedi has been transferred to the high security jail in south-east London, it is understood.

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025

Manchester Arena bombing survivor ‘broken’ by plotter’s prison attack

Martin Hibbert wrote to Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood saying Hashem Abedi’s attack on prison guards was a ‘catastrophic failure’ of duty.

Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2025

Manchester Arena families in ‘disbelief’ that ‘evil’ Hashem Abedi was able to attack prison officers

Inmates in high-security units banned from kitchens after prison officers attacked by Manchester Arena bomber with hot oil and blades

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025

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Ban inmates from cooking after Hashem Abedi assault, says prison union

Chair of prison workers body says copycat incidents must be prevented after attack by convicted terrorist

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2025

Government to review how ‘Manchester bomb plotter could attack prison guards’

Hashem Abedi threw hot cooking oil over three officers before stabbing them with ‘home-made weapons’, the Prison Officers’ Association said.

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2025

Prison officers ‘stabbed by Manchester bomb plotter’ now stable, says union

The Prison Officers’ Association said Hashem Abedi threw hot oil over three officers on Saturday before stabbing them with ‘home-made weapons’.

Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2025

Minority groups have always faced two-tier justice in Britain

Letters: In response to the suspension of new sentencing rules, Cordella Bart-Stewart highlights the racial disparities that continue to dog the criminal justice system. Plus Francesca Cociani on the real-life consequences of the justice secretary’s culture war on sentencing

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2025

Hillsborough families call for ‘all or nothing’ law as Labour expected to break pledge

Report released as Labour admits it will break promise to enact law by 36th anniversary and rewrites key proposals

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2025

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 · Apr 6, 2025

Shabana Mahmood: lord chancellor with political nous unafraid to shake up system

Her introduction to politics began as the child of the chair of Birmingham Labour party and as justice secretary she’s made tough decisions from day one

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2025

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Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025

Killer jailed after double jeopardy law change denied move to open prison

The Parole Board recommended William Dunlop be moved but Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood blocked the transfer.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2025

Lawyers attack ‘dangerous’ decision to halt Sentencing Council guidelines

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

Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2025

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.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2025

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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Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2025

Sentencing guidelines delayed after row over claims of ‘two-tier justice’

The Sentencing Council said the changes were ‘necessary and appropriate’ but that it would not implement them while a Bill was imminent.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2025

Sentencing Council suspends plans for new guidelines amid ‘two-tier’ justice row

Guidelines could have led to criminals in England and Wales getting different sentences depending on their age, sex and ethnicity

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2025

Sentencing Council delays two-tier guidelines following backlash

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

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025

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.

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025

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 · Mar 31, 2025

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.

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2025

Government seeks to overturn sentencing guidelines with law change

Moves to change the law come after the Sentencing Council refused a request from Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood to reconsider its new guidance.

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