Labour unveil plans to give victims power to choose how offenders are punished THE victims of anti-social behaviour could choose how offenders are punished under plans being pitched by Labour. The National (Scotland) · Dec 29, 2022
Victims choose offenders’ punishment under Labour’s anti-social behaviour review Shadow justice secretary Steve Reed says he will update Tony Blair’s ‘tough on crime, tough on the causes of crime’ mantra and focus on prevention. The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2022
Sick days soar for Dominic Raab's staff amid fears exodus is linked to bullying claims Dominic Raab was appointed as Secretary of State for Justice in September 2021 and is being probed for alleged bullying and aggressive behaviour - which he denies Daily Mirror · Dec 10, 2022
Government criticised over plans to cut broadcast appearances for ministers Government plans to reduce the number of interviews given by ministers on TV and radio breakfast news have been criticised by broadcasters and opposition MPs. Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2022
City of London ‘concerned about Bill of Rights’ impact on businesses’ The Bill of Rights will return to Parliament ‘sooner rather than later’, with a date still to be officially confirmed. The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022
Dominic Raab’s comeback as Justice Secretary branded ‘concerning’ by opponents Shadow justice secretary Steve Reed among those asking why Raab is back only two months after being sacked The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022
'Unacceptable' Katie Piper acid attacker was able to flee country, says Justice Secretary Officers are seeking Stefan Sylvestre, 34, after he was recalled to jail for breaching his licence conditions Wales Online · Oct 18, 2022
All the policies announced at Labour conference 2022 as Keir Starmer gives big speech From nationalising the railways and getting 1.5million people on the housing ladder to reversing a Tory tax cut, here are all the new announcements at the Labour Party Conference Daily Mirror · Sep 27, 2022
Labour promises specialist rape courts to fast-track cases and support victims Only 1 in 100 suspected rapists are currently being prosecuted, despite record-high numbers of complaints. The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2022
Energy costs for courts jumped 50% in five years, says Labour The party said that Justice Secretary Dominic Raab was holding “victims and taxpayers to ransom”. The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022
Anger as leaked documents show 'plot to make legal challenges to government harder' Labour's shadow justice secretary, Steve Reed, has said leaked papers revealing Dominic Raab wants to explore ways of making it harder to challenge government decisions show the law only applies "to the little people" Daily Mirror · Aug 8, 2022
Steve Reed: Miles Bridges faces up to 11 years, 8 months in prison Steve Reed: According to the LA District Attorney's office, Miles Bridges faces up to 11 years, 8 months in prison if convicted of the current domestic violence charges against him. Source: Twitter What's the buzz on Twitter? Kurt Helin @ ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 21, 2022
Think rent is rising fast? It’s worse than you think (and inflation might be too) Across the country, renters looking for new homes are facing dizzying double-digit rent increases. But you wouldn’t know it from the official federal tally of inflation data. Los Angeles Times · Jul 12, 2022
Labour should focus on policy instead of ‘tough on crime’ messaging, charity says Head of Howard League urges party to abandon ‘cheap politics’ and develop evidence-based position The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2022
The National (Scotland) · May 14, 2022 Scottish, UK, and London Labour fight civil war over drugs policy LABOUR has erupted into a public civil war over drugs policy.
The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2022 Labour accuses Government of breaking promises over repeat knife crime offenders The opposition party said ministers were ‘soft on crime’.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2022 Labour split by leadership call for action against climate crisis blockades Plea by shadow justice secretary Steve Reed for nationwide bans on activists’ tactics angers many on left of party
Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2022 Tory MP Crispin Blunt apologises for statement defending MP guilty of sex attack A Tory MP who labelled the conviction of colleague Imran Ahmad Khan a “miscarriage of justice” has apologised for his comments after widespread backlash.
Daily Mirror · Apr 11, 2022 Richard Madeley says daughter Chloe's car was stolen off driveway and police did nothing Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Madeley was interviewing Shadow Justice Secretary Steve Reed on Monday's show when he spoke about his daughter Chloe's unfortunate experience with the police
The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022 Question Time: Tory MP mocked for claiming Johnson ‘didn’t believe there was wrongdoing’ over Partygate ‘That was laughter, that was ridicule. They don’t believe him,’ BBC host tells Maria Caulfield
The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022 Measures to stop oligarchs bullying critics ‘too little, too late’, says Labour Shadow justice secretary Steve Reed was responding to Government proposals to tackle Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation.
Daily Mirror · Feb 13, 2022 Steve Reed interview: Labour 'cared more about criminals than victims' under Corbyn New Shadow Justice Secretary Steve Reed moved to harden Labour's line on law and order - and told how having a knife held to his throat 20 years ago affects him today