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Troubled youth prison is now most violent jail in England

July 16, 2024 World Justice News 0

A troubled youth offenders institution is now the most violent prison in England after a “dramatic” increase in disorder, a watchdog has warned. It follows a report by Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor which […]

Prisoners could be released up to two months early to ease overcrowding

March 12, 2024 World Justice News 0

Some prisoners could be released up to two months early to relieve overcrowding in jails in England and Wales, the justice secretary has said. Alex Chalk said the policy would only apply to “certain low-level […]

Radioactive gas in HMP Dartmoor forces dozens of inmates to relocate as cells close down

March 10, 2024 World Justice News 0

HMP Dartmoor has been forced to close off dozens of cells and transfer nearly 200 inmates after radioactive gas was detected in the prison. An elevated presence of radon – an odourless and colourless gas […]

Should courts sit 24/7 for protest hearings – and will it tackle the backlog?

February 20, 2024 World Justice News 0

Policing across the country is facing “chronic challenges” due to protests, according to a senior officer from the Metropolitan Police. Assistant commissioner Matt Twist told a Policy Exchange event the force was dealing with “protests, […]

Man’s 12 years in jail due to indefinite sentence ‘an injustice’

February 10, 2024 World Justice News 0

A man’s indefinite sentence for a mobile phone theft has left him with severe mental health problems after 12 years in prison, his sister said. Thomas White was handed an imprisonment for public protection (IPP) […]

Should pregnant women be spared jail? Sentencing Council reviews the impact of prison on unborn babies

October 24, 2023 World Justice News 0

The Sentencing Council is examining whether pregnancy should be a stronger reason not to send a female offender to jail. It launched a consultation last month which will examine the potential impact of being pregnant […]

Homeowners and renters at risk of eviction to receive free legal advice under new reforms

August 1, 2023 World Justice News 0

Free legal advice will be provided to help the 38,000 people a year who are at risk of losing their homes as the government looks to bolster rights for tenants and homeowners. The new government-backed […]

Sharing pornographic deepfakes to be illegal in England and Wales

November 25, 2022 World Justice News 0

A planned new law would make sharing pornographic deepfakes without consent a crime in England and Wales. Tackling the rise in manipulated images, where a person’s face is put on someone else’s body, is part […]

Court IT system ‘putting justice at risk’, staff claim

September 5, 2022 World Justice News 0

An IT system is causing key information about court cases in England and Wales to change or disappear and is putting justice at risk, the BBC has been told. One legal adviser revealed how he […]

Criminal barristers in England and Wales vote to go on all-out strike

August 22, 2022 World Justice News 0

Barristers have voted to go on an indefinite, uninterrupted strike in England and Wales from next month. The walkout by members of the Criminal Bar Association (CBA) will begin on 5 September. Until now, members […]

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France’s top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

August 16, 2026 0

France’s top court has struck down a ban on social media for under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression. The legislation was backed by French lawmakers in July, making it the first European country […]

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France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls

August 12, 2026 0

France has banned unsolicited telemarketing phone calls, in what a consumer group is hailing as a “small revolution” for the sales industry. From Tuesday, unsolicited calls are prohibited for businesses in all sectors – but […]

Human Rights

Ethiopian police arrest alleged leader of multi-million-dollar trafficking ring

July 22, 2026 0

Police in Ethiopia say they have arrested 17 suspects including the alleged leader of what they say is a multi-million-dollar international human trafficking network. The gang is accused of “the deaths of 60 migrants”, sexually […]