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Labour's Sentencing Reforms: Early Release for Violent and Sexual Offenders
Labour's sentencing reforms propose releasing prisoners convicted of serious violent or sexual offences after serving half their sentence, freeing up 9,800 prison spaces by 2028 and prompting concerns about public safety.
Labour's Sentencing Reforms: Early Release for Violent and Sexual Offenders
Labour's sentencing reforms propose releasing prisoners convicted of serious violent or sexual offences after serving half their sentence, freeing up 9,800 prison spaces by 2028 and prompting concerns about public safety.
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60% Bias Score
Tommy Robinson's Sentence Reduced, Early Release Imminent
Tommy Robinson's 18-month sentence for contempt of court was reduced by four months, leading to his imminent release from prison after he complied with a 2021 injunction preventing him from repeating false allegations against a Syrian refugee; the judge noted an absence of contrition but accepted hi...
Tommy Robinson's Sentence Reduced, Early Release Imminent
Tommy Robinson's 18-month sentence for contempt of court was reduced by four months, leading to his imminent release from prison after he complied with a 2021 injunction preventing him from repeating false allegations against a Syrian refugee; the judge noted an absence of contrition but accepted hi...
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64% Bias Score
Man Wrongfully Imprisoned for 38 Years Awarded £1 Million Compensation
After 38 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, Peter Sullivan was exonerated this week, having been denied parole three months prior due to his steadfast refusal to admit guilt; he is now eligible for £1 million in compensation.
Man Wrongfully Imprisoned for 38 Years Awarded £1 Million Compensation
After 38 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, Peter Sullivan was exonerated this week, having been denied parole three months prior due to his steadfast refusal to admit guilt; he is now eligible for £1 million in compensation.
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52% Bias Score
DNA Evidence Exonerates Man After 37 Years in UK Prison
After 37 years in prison, Peter Sullivan was exonerated for the 1986 murder of Diane Sindall due to new DNA evidence that excluded him as the perpetrator, highlighting flaws in the original investigation and underscoring the need for ongoing review of past convictions.
DNA Evidence Exonerates Man After 37 Years in UK Prison
After 37 years in prison, Peter Sullivan was exonerated for the 1986 murder of Diane Sindall due to new DNA evidence that excluded him as the perpetrator, highlighting flaws in the original investigation and underscoring the need for ongoing review of past convictions.
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40% Bias Score
DNA Evidence Overturns 38-Year-Old Murder Conviction
Peter Sullivan, 68, had his 1987 conviction for the 1986 murder of Diane Sidwell in Liverpool, England, overturned on Tuesday due to new DNA evidence that excluded him as the killer, highlighting flaws in the original investigation that relied on a retracted confession and discredited bite mark evid...
DNA Evidence Overturns 38-Year-Old Murder Conviction
Peter Sullivan, 68, had his 1987 conviction for the 1986 murder of Diane Sidwell in Liverpool, England, overturned on Tuesday due to new DNA evidence that excluded him as the killer, highlighting flaws in the original investigation that relied on a retracted confession and discredited bite mark evid...
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44% Bias Score
Sentencing Review to Scrap Short Prison Sentences for Women
A sentencing review is likely to recommend scrapping short sentences for some lower-level crimes, particularly affecting women, many of whom are mothers or victims of domestic abuse, with alternatives like intensive supervision courts proposed.
Sentencing Review to Scrap Short Prison Sentences for Women
A sentencing review is likely to recommend scrapping short sentences for some lower-level crimes, particularly affecting women, many of whom are mothers or victims of domestic abuse, with alternatives like intensive supervision courts proposed.
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48% Bias Score
25-Year Sentence for Egyptian Man in UK Human Trafficking Case
A London court sentenced Ahmed Abed, a 42-year-old Egyptian man, to 25 years in prison for his role in a human trafficking ring that smuggled nearly 3,800 migrants across the Mediterranean Sea between October 2022 and June 2023, generating over \$14 million in profit.
25-Year Sentence for Egyptian Man in UK Human Trafficking Case
A London court sentenced Ahmed Abed, a 42-year-old Egyptian man, to 25 years in prison for his role in a human trafficking ring that smuggled nearly 3,800 migrants across the Mediterranean Sea between October 2022 and June 2023, generating over \$14 million in profit.
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48% Bias Score
Sycamore Gap Vandalism Spurs Debate on Prison Overcrowding and Sentencing Reform
Two people damaged the Sycamore Gap tree, sparking public anger and raising questions about sentencing and prison overcrowding; the government is reviewing sentencing practices to address the issue, potentially releasing inmates early for good behavior, a move inspired by Texas's successful reform.
Sycamore Gap Vandalism Spurs Debate on Prison Overcrowding and Sentencing Reform
Two people damaged the Sycamore Gap tree, sparking public anger and raising questions about sentencing and prison overcrowding; the government is reviewing sentencing practices to address the issue, potentially releasing inmates early for good behavior, a move inspired by Texas's successful reform.
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36% Bias Score
UK Overurns Longest Wrongful Conviction Based on New DNA Evidence
Peter Sullivan, 63, was released from prison after his 1987 conviction for the murder of Diane Sindall was overturned due to new DNA evidence, marking the UK's longest wrongful imprisonment.
UK Overurns Longest Wrongful Conviction Based on New DNA Evidence
Peter Sullivan, 63, was released from prison after his 1987 conviction for the murder of Diane Sindall was overturned due to new DNA evidence, marking the UK's longest wrongful imprisonment.
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28% Bias Score
UK Court Overturns Murder Conviction After 38 Years Due to New DNA Evidence
Peter Sullivan, convicted in 1987 of the murder of Diane Sindall, has had his conviction quashed by the UK's Court of Appeal due to new DNA evidence that was unavailable at the time of his trial; Merseyside Police have reopened their investigation.
UK Court Overturns Murder Conviction After 38 Years Due to New DNA Evidence
Peter Sullivan, convicted in 1987 of the murder of Diane Sindall, has had his conviction quashed by the UK's Court of Appeal due to new DNA evidence that was unavailable at the time of his trial; Merseyside Police have reopened their investigation.
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36% Bias Score
Choudary's Sentence Under Review After Prison Attack
Hate preacher Anjem Choudary's 28-year sentence is under review following a taxpayer-funded appeal, after a fellow inmate, Hashem Abedi (Manchester Arena bomber's brother), attacked prison guards with boiling oil and makeshift knives in a prison where Choudary was also housed; one guard was airlifte...
Choudary's Sentence Under Review After Prison Attack
Hate preacher Anjem Choudary's 28-year sentence is under review following a taxpayer-funded appeal, after a fellow inmate, Hashem Abedi (Manchester Arena bomber's brother), attacked prison guards with boiling oil and makeshift knives in a prison where Choudary was also housed; one guard was airlifte...
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68% Bias Score
Lucy Letby Case: Expert Reports Challenge Conviction
A Member of Parliament's investigation, prompted by concerns about Lucy Letby's trial, revealed flaws in statistical analysis, expert testimony, and hospital management, leading to a submission of 23 expert reports to the Criminal Cases Review Commission challenging the conviction.
Lucy Letby Case: Expert Reports Challenge Conviction
A Member of Parliament's investigation, prompted by concerns about Lucy Letby's trial, revealed flaws in statistical analysis, expert testimony, and hospital management, leading to a submission of 23 expert reports to the Criminal Cases Review Commission challenging the conviction.
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72% Bias Score
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