Tag #Uk Justice System

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Robinson's Solitary Confinement Prompts Human Rights Challenge

Tommy Robinson, a far-right activist, is kept in solitary confinement at Woodhill prison due to credible death threats, prompting a legal challenge citing violations of his human rights and a decline in his mental health; a judge will deliver a verdict on Friday.

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UK Lawmakers Debate Forcing Offenders to Attend Sentencing Hearings

The UK is considering legislation to compel offenders to attend sentencing hearings, driven by public anger over high-profile cases where murderers like Kyle Clifford refused to face victims' families in court, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the new powers and their potential impact on ...

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Prison Officer Jailed for Intimate Relationship with Inmate

A 26-year-old mother, Katie Evans, a former prison officer at HMP Doncaster, received a 21-month prison sentence for misconduct in public office due to an intimate relationship with inmate Daniel Brownley, involving over 140 phone calls and financial transactions.

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Actor Alexander Westwood Jailed for 15.5 Years on 26 Sex Offenses

British actor Alexander Westwood, known for roles in "Sex Education" and "Doctors," received a 15.5-year prison sentence for 26 sex offenses against children and women, including rape, committed over more than a decade, demonstrating manipulative abuse of his position.

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Rochdale Grooming Gang Trial: Alleged Victim Testifies of Police Inaction

A woman alleges she was repeatedly abused by a grooming gang in Rochdale between 2001 and 2006, starting when she was 13, claiming police and social services knew about the abuse but did not intervene. Eight men deny multiple sexual offences.

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Expert Report Challenges Conviction of British Nurse Lucy Letby

A new report by 14 international experts claims there is no medical evidence to support the conviction of British nurse Lucy Letby, who was found guilty of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven more, raising concerns about a potential miscarriage of justice and prompting calls for a ...

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Expert Panel Challenges Conviction of British Nurse Accused of Baby Murders

A British children's nurse, Lucy Letby, was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder others; however, an independent panel of experts now claims there is no evidence of murder, citing natural causes or medical errors instead, raising serious concerns about the conviction.

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Manchester Trial: Eight Men Accused of Sexually Abusing Teenage Girls

Eight men are on trial in Manchester for sexually abusing two girls, aged 13, between 2001 and 2006; one victim testified to having sex with at least 30 men by age 13, believing it was normal due to grooming and coercion by the accused, who allegedly provided gifts and substances in exchange for sex...

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UK Considers "Good Behaviour Credits" to Replace Automatic Early Prison Release

The UK government is exploring a Texas-inspired system where prisoners earn early release through "good behaviour credits," potentially reducing automatic releases from 70% to incentivize rehabilitation and address prison overcrowding, following a visit by the justice secretary and a former justice ...

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Seven-Year Delay in Inquest into Death of Woman in Police Custody

Claire Harper, 41, died in police custody in Bradford in 2018; a delayed inquest ruled her death from natural causes, but her daughters cite unanswered questions and a seven-year delay in the process, expressing frustration and seeking closure.

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UK Miscarriage of Justice Watchdog Faces Overhaul Amidst Spending Scandal

The UK's Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) faces an overhaul after revelations of its chief executive's expensive French business courses and allegations of ineffective leadership, sparking calls for a review and raising concerns about its handling of miscarriage of justice cases, exemplified ...

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UK Justice System 'in Chaos': Rapists Could Walk Free Due to Court Backlog

Nottingham Crown Court's dilapidated state, marked by leaks, broken heating, and collapsing ceilings, forces case adjournments exceeding five years, potentially freeing alleged rapists due to case collapses, highlighting a broader UK justice system crisis of underfunding and a massive trial backlog.

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