Law and Order
Organised Crime Crackdown: Increased Sentence for Drug Trafficker
Stephen Wills, a 36-year-old from Bridford, Exeter, had his prison sentence increased from nine to 14 years for his role...
Read moreDetailsUK Victims’ Rights: New Prosecutor Review Pilot
Victims of rape and serious sexual assault in the UK now have the right to request a review by a...
Read moreDetailsParole Board Transparency Review: Enhancing Victim Access
The Parole Board's transparency review, led by HH Peter Rook KC and HH Michael Topolski KC, proposes significant changes to...
Read moreDetailsProtective Body Armour: Prison Officer Safety
The UK government has announced the mandatory use of protective body armour for frontline prison officers in high-risk areas, following...
Read moreDetailsDame Vera Baird Leads CCRC Reform
Dame Vera Baird DBE KC has been appointed as interim chair of the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) from June...
Read moreDetailsSFO Investigates Thurrock Council Fraud Scandal
A sweeping fraud investigation launched by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is unraveling one of the UK’s most damaging council...
Read moreDetailsCoerced Internal Concealment: UK’s New Criminal Offence
The UK government has introduced a new criminal offence, 'coerced internal concealment,' targeting gang leaders who force vulnerable individuals to...
Read moreDetailsGriffin Bark: Enhancing UK Police Dog Training
The opening of Griffin Bark, a new police dog training facility in Cumbria, marks a significant advancement in UK policing...
Read moreDetailsCovid Loan Fraud: Bradford Fraudster’s Deceptive Schemes
Shohid Ahmed, a Bradford-based fraudster, was sentenced to two years in prison for fraudulently obtaining £100,000 in Covid Bounce Back...
Read moreDetailsAntisocial Vehicle Disposal Consultation
The UK government has initiated a consultation to expedite the disposal of vehicles seized for antisocial behavior, allowing police to...
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