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Grooming cases to be ‘urgently’ identified ahead of early release scheme

The Ministry of Justice is working to ensure grooming cases are identified, a spokesperson for the Prime Minister said.

Evening Standard

Government ‘urgently’ identifying grooming gang members eligible for early release

Around 5,000 prisoners are expected to be freed early

The Independent UK

PC Harper police chief considering legal action to block killers’ release from prison

Thames Valley chief constable says he is ‘receiving legal advice’

The Independent UK

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Police Federation threatens legal action over early release of Pc Harper’s killers

Aileen O’Connor, chair of Thames Valley Police’s Police Federation, said the decision would anger and demoralise serving officers.

Evening Standard

PM to tighten early release rules but men jailed over PC Harper’s death can be freed

Rapists, child abusers and groomers will not leave prison early but some of those serving sexual or violent offences will now leave after half their sentence

The Guardian - UK

Better Together chief promoted and Ian Murray demoted in UK Government shake-up

FORMER Better Together chief Blair McDougall has been given a promotion and a new ministerial role in the UK Government, while former Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

Russia Labels Libertarian Party a 'Foreign Agent,' Effectively Ending Its Political Activity

The Libertarian Party of Russia is pessimistic about the chances of overturning these restrictions through the courts or any other legal means.

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Two of Pc Andrew Harper’s killers ‘could be released from prison early’ under Labour scheme

PC Harper’s mother said that the letter from the Ministry of Justice was an ‘insult beyond anything able to be put into words’

The Independent UK

David Lammy’s proposed cohabitation law would be bad for couples – and worse for some women

The government’s worthy attempt to give cohabiting partners marriage-like rights fails to protect women who have chosen financial independence, says Ruth Deech

The Guardian - UK

Thousands of offenders are not wearing tags, report warns

The Ministry of Justice has been urged to fix issues with the system ahead of a rise in demand in September as the early release plan comes in

The Independent UK

‘I’m so desperate to be freed from prison that I’ve renounced my British citizenship’

Exclusive: Nicholas Bidar has renounced his British citizenship after losing all hope of being freed from his IPP jail term

The Independent UK

Grooming Gang Ringleader Set for Release, Protected from Deportation by Immigration Act Loophole

Shabir Ahmed, a notorious grooming gang leader, is set for release due to a legal loophole, sparking public outrage and calls for changes to UK deportation laws.

International Business Times UK

Prince William Exposes His Vast £21.6M Income, £7.7M Tax Bill, and Forgoes £1.5M Prison Cash

Prince William redirects £1.5 million annual rent from Dartmoor Prison to support Princetown's community, following the prison's closure due to radon levels, as part of a Duchy of Cornwall overhaul.

International Business Times UK

Murderers And Rapists Could Walk Free Sooner Under UK Labour's New Plan

The UK Labour government's sentencing reforms will see thousands of prisoners, including violent offenders, released early to address overcrowding, sparking criticism from various sectors.

International Business Times UK

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The Guardian - UK

US control of case of pilot who strangled woman in UK ‘concerning’, says No 10

Downing Street expresses disquiet that Sarah Steele’s case, which was heard at airbase court martial, did not reach CPS

International Business Times UK

World Cup Booze Ban: 7,300 Offenders Put on High-Tech Alcohol Tags To Prevent Violence and Crimes

During the World Cup, 7,300 offenders in England and Wales will be monitored with alcohol tags to prevent alcohol-related violence, as part of a government initiative to enhance public safety.

The Independent UK

Thousands of UK criminals hit with World Cup drinking ban: ‘One slip up could send them to jail’

The ban will be enforced through hi-tech ankle tags, the Ministry of Justice has said

Euronews

Can France's justice system really review 70,000 child sexual abuse cases in five weeks?

The murder of an 11-year-old schoolgirl in France has sparked outrage at the country's judicial system, prompting the justice minister to launch a mass child abuse case review. But experts are split on how feasible the plan is.

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The Independent UK

How an imprisoned stalker is linked to the arrest of Craig and Lindsay Foreman in Iran

TIMELINE : The couple have been sentenced to 10-years in jail in Iran, but believe a stalker languishing in a British prison could be the key to their release. Amy-Clare Martin explains

The Economic Times

South Korea expands talent visa to scientists, professors

South Korea is rolling out a revamped Top-Tier Visa, now welcoming professors and researchers in science and technology. This move aims to draw top global talent, bolstering the nation's research prowess. Universities and institutes can sponsor eligible academics, who must demonstrate significant professional achievements. The government targets attracting 2,000 experts…

Bangkok Post

Family of murdered driver flee in fear of Samui taxi mafia

The family of a volunteer taxi driver shot dead on Koh Samui has sought witness protection from the Ministry of Justice.

Bangkok Post

Kin of slain driver flee in fear of Samui taxi mafia

The family of a volunteer taxi driver shot dead on Koh Samui has sought witness protection from the Ministry of Justice.

The Times of India

PM Keir Starmer condemns court decision to spare teenage rapists from jail after public outrage

A shocking rape case in Hampshire has ignited a major law-and-order debate in Britain. Teenage boys convicted of attacking young girls received Youth Rehabilitation Orders instead of prison sentences. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for an urgent review of the sentences. The case raises serious questions about youth sentencing…

The Guardian - UK

John Worboys is denied parole for second time

Parole Board tells victims of black cab rapist that it had decided against open conditions or release

The Independent UK

Magistrate dialled into court from Portugal home, claims whistleblowing official

Chris John said he was ’shocked’ to find magistrate Phil Taylor dialling in from his home to decide on criminal cases at Reading Magistrates’ Court

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