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Despicable people who create sexually explicit ‘deepfakes’ will face prosecution under a new law announced by the government today (16 April 2024).
Lord Farmer's review places family ties at the heart of prison reform.
Changes announced to make police accountability system more robust, along with a reform of IOPC governance structure and appointment of a new Director General.
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