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Police Searches at Peter Mandelson Properties Over Links to Epstein
Police search properties linked to Peter Mandelson amid Epstein probe, raising key legal questions about misconduct in public office and due process.
Children to Receive Swifter Justice Under Revised Victims’ Code
New Victims’ Code reforms aim to support child victims through the justice system, with clearer rights, faster processes and stronger safeguards.
MP Looks to Scrap Recording of Non-Crime Hate Incidents
Plans to scrap non-crime hate incident records raise concerns for victims and defendants. We examine the legal and criminal defence implications.
Prison Capacity Breakpoint Reached This Summer Unless Action Is Taken
Government prison reforms avert a capacity crisis. What sentencing changes, recall rules and prison expansion mean for criminal defence cases.
Justice Reforms Announced For Those Serving In The Armed Forces
Armed Forces justice reforms expand police powers and victim protections, with major implications for service personnel accused of serious or sexual offences.
Announcement of New National Police Service Would be “British FBI”
Plans for a “British FBI” could transform policing in England and Wales, raising major questions about surveillance, accountability and criminal defence.
Lucy Letby Will Not Face Any Further Charges As Questions Around Her Convictions Continue
Lucy Letby will face no new charges, but debate continues over her existing convictions as campaigners push for a Court of Appeal review.
Frontline Policing Under Pressure: What Fewer Officers on the Streets Means for Criminal Justice
Calls to reduce police forces raise major questions about accountability, technology-led policing and the impact on criminal investigations and defendants’ rights.
Police Chief Calls For “Dramatic Reforms” of Policing in England & Wales
Calls to reduce police forces raise major questions about accountability, technology-led policing and the impact on criminal investigations and defendants’ rights.
Criminals in Hospital to Lose Benefits
Government plans to remove benefits from serious offenders in hospitals raise complex issues around sentencing, hospital orders and criminal defence rights.
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