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Men and women are being urged to speak out about menopause as the Police Federation seeks to improve understanding and support
Possession of nitrous oxide, also known as ‘laughing gas’, will be illegal from 8 November 2023.
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Child sex offence cases saw the greatest number of prison sentence increases by the Court of Appeal last year the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has announced.
The King has approved the appointment of Lady Justice Simler to the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom as a Justice.
A fundamental shake-up of the justice system that takes dangerous offenders off the streets for longer while rehabilitating lower risk offenders has been outlined today by Lord Chancellor Alex Chalk.
The Lord Chancellor, Alex Chalk, has today (16 October 2023) confirmed plans to appoint Baroness Newlove as the government’s interim Victim’s Commissioner.
The Lord Chancellor, the Rt Hon Alex Chalk KC MP, gave a statement to the House of Commons on criminal justice in England & Wales.
Public consultation launched on first UK-wide guidelines for clinical treatment of harmful drinking and alcohol dependence.
The most vulnerable in society will be better supported to access justice following an expansion of a scheme to help people with court and tribunal fees.
A dangerous driver who killed a pregnant woman and her unborn baby after filming himself driving at speeds in excess of 100mph has had his sentence increased.
A convicted sex offender has been ordered to spend longer in prison after his case was reviewed by the Court of Appeal.
Members of the UK Jewish community, including school children, will be given more protection against antisemitic attacks in the wake of Hamas’ terrorist attacks in Israel, the Prime Minister has announced.
How to apply for compensation if you were a victim of the terrorist attacks in Israel starting on 7 October 2023.
An independent review into disclosure and fraud, led by Jonathan Fisher KC, has launched to make it quicker and easier to bring criminals to justice.
Suella Braverman addressed the annual conference of the Police Federation of England and Wales on 11 October.
The Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner's letter to Mark Harper MP, Secretary of State for Transport, regarding the risks to the ANPR system.
Eleanor Lyons will take up the role to help combat modern slavery.
The SFO is in the early stages of the investigation and is liaising with the appointed administrators FRP Advisory Trading Ltd.
Members of the Civil Nuclear Police Authority and CNC’s Executive team were hosted by Inspector Charlie Humphries at Hinkley Point on 4 and 5 October.
HM Prisons and Probation Service (HMPPS) has appointed Rommel Moseley and Nick Campsie as non-executive directors.
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