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UK Government to Temporarily Block Controversial Sentencing Guidelines
The UK government will introduce an emergency bill this week to temporarily block new sentencing guidelines prioritizing pre-sentence reports for minority ethnic groups, sparking a showdown with the judiciary over concerns of discriminatory practices and the Sentencing Council's authority.
UK Government to Temporarily Block Controversial Sentencing Guidelines
The UK government will introduce an emergency bill this week to temporarily block new sentencing guidelines prioritizing pre-sentence reports for minority ethnic groups, sparking a showdown with the judiciary over concerns of discriminatory practices and the Sentencing Council's authority.
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52% Bias Score
UK Government's Misleading Claim on Illegal Immigration Returns
The UK government claims to have returned over 24,000 people with no right to be in the UK, but official figures show only 6,339 were enforced returns, with the majority being voluntary departures, many without government involvement. This raises concerns about the accuracy of government claims.
UK Government's Misleading Claim on Illegal Immigration Returns
The UK government claims to have returned over 24,000 people with no right to be in the UK, but official figures show only 6,339 were enforced returns, with the majority being voluntary departures, many without government involvement. This raises concerns about the accuracy of government claims.
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24% Bias Score
UK Police Report: Hindu Extremists, Far-Right Groups Form Anti-Muslim Alliance
A UK police report reveals an alliance between British Hindu extremists, linked to India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and far-right groups, driven by shared anti-Muslim sentiment; the extremists are suspected of interfering in British elections by directing Hindu voters.
UK Police Report: Hindu Extremists, Far-Right Groups Form Anti-Muslim Alliance
A UK police report reveals an alliance between British Hindu extremists, linked to India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and far-right groups, driven by shared anti-Muslim sentiment; the extremists are suspected of interfering in British elections by directing Hindu voters.
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44% Bias Score
England to Offer Free Emergency Contraception in All Pharmacies
England will make emergency contraception free at all pharmacies nationwide later this year to address regional disparities in access and reduce pressure on general practitioners, aligning with similar policies already in place across other UK regions for up to 17 years.
England to Offer Free Emergency Contraception in All Pharmacies
England will make emergency contraception free at all pharmacies nationwide later this year to address regional disparities in access and reduce pressure on general practitioners, aligning with similar policies already in place across other UK regions for up to 17 years.
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44% Bias Score
Starmer Condemns Briefings Targeting Female Cabinet Ministers
Labour leader Keir Starmer intervened after a female minister complained about leaks and briefings targeting women in his cabinet, including Bridget Phillipson, Liz Kendall, and Yvette Cooper, prompting concerns about a toxic atmosphere and fueling discussions about his successor.
Starmer Condemns Briefings Targeting Female Cabinet Ministers
Labour leader Keir Starmer intervened after a female minister complained about leaks and briefings targeting women in his cabinet, including Bridget Phillipson, Liz Kendall, and Yvette Cooper, prompting concerns about a toxic atmosphere and fueling discussions about his successor.
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48% Bias Score
Sentencing Council Rejects Calls to Remove Ethnicity from Sentencing Guidelines
England and Wales' Sentencing Council rejected calls to remove ethnicity as a sentencing factor, sparking controversy; new guidelines recommend pre-sentence reports for ethnic minorities, effective April 2024.
Sentencing Council Rejects Calls to Remove Ethnicity from Sentencing Guidelines
England and Wales' Sentencing Council rejected calls to remove ethnicity as a sentencing factor, sparking controversy; new guidelines recommend pre-sentence reports for ethnic minorities, effective April 2024.
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56% Bias Score
Adolescence" Sparks UK Government Action on Online Misogyny
Following intense public conversation around its depiction of online misogyny, the Netflix drama "Adolescence" prompted a Downing Street meeting with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Monday, resulting in Netflix making the show available for free to secondary schools in an effort to further eng...
Adolescence" Sparks UK Government Action on Online Misogyny
Following intense public conversation around its depiction of online misogyny, the Netflix drama "Adolescence" prompted a Downing Street meeting with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Monday, resulting in Netflix making the show available for free to secondary schools in an effort to further eng...
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48% Bias Score
UK Government to Override Sentencing Guidelines for Ethnic Minorities
The UK government will introduce legislation this week to overturn new sentencing guidelines that recommend pre-sentence reports for some ethnic minority offenders, prompting accusations of creating a two-tiered justice system, despite the guidelines coming into effect on Tuesday.
UK Government to Override Sentencing Guidelines for Ethnic Minorities
The UK government will introduce legislation this week to overturn new sentencing guidelines that recommend pre-sentence reports for some ethnic minority offenders, prompting accusations of creating a two-tiered justice system, despite the guidelines coming into effect on Tuesday.
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56% Bias Score
UK Government to Overrule Sentencing Council Guidelines
The UK government will likely introduce legislation to overrule new Sentencing Council guidelines recommending pre-sentence reports for minority groups, beginning April 2024, following accusations of creating "two-tier justice".
UK Government to Overrule Sentencing Council Guidelines
The UK government will likely introduce legislation to overrule new Sentencing Council guidelines recommending pre-sentence reports for minority groups, beginning April 2024, following accusations of creating "two-tier justice".
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52% Bias Score
UK Parliament to Vote on Disability Benefit Cuts Amidst Lack of Employment Impact Data
The UK Parliament is to vote on Labour's disability benefit cuts before receiving an employment impact assessment, potentially pushing 300,000 people into poverty, despite a promised £1bn support package; the vote is expected before the end of July, while the assessment is expected in late October.
UK Parliament to Vote on Disability Benefit Cuts Amidst Lack of Employment Impact Data
The UK Parliament is to vote on Labour's disability benefit cuts before receiving an employment impact assessment, potentially pushing 300,000 people into poverty, despite a promised £1bn support package; the vote is expected before the end of July, while the assessment is expected in late October.
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48% Bias Score
UK Ministers Accepted Hospitality 3,500 Times in Five Years, Raising Concerns of Undue Influence
A study by Spotlight on Corruption found that UK ministers and officials accepted hospitality over 3,500 times in five years, with firms providing hospitality also securing numerous government meetings, raising concerns about potential undue influence and policy capture.
UK Ministers Accepted Hospitality 3,500 Times in Five Years, Raising Concerns of Undue Influence
A study by Spotlight on Corruption found that UK ministers and officials accepted hospitality over 3,500 times in five years, with firms providing hospitality also securing numerous government meetings, raising concerns about potential undue influence and policy capture.
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52% Bias Score
Stonewall Pushes for Inclusive Ban on LGBTQ+ Conversion Practices Amidst Global Backlash
Stonewall's new CEO, Simon Blake, is pushing for a UK ban on conversion practices inclusive of all LGBTQ+ people, citing new research showing 17% of LGBTQ+ Britons have experienced physical assault, 10% exorcism, and 12% corrective rape as conversion attempts, despite criticism that it may impact pa...
Stonewall Pushes for Inclusive Ban on LGBTQ+ Conversion Practices Amidst Global Backlash
Stonewall's new CEO, Simon Blake, is pushing for a UK ban on conversion practices inclusive of all LGBTQ+ people, citing new research showing 17% of LGBTQ+ Britons have experienced physical assault, 10% exorcism, and 12% corrective rape as conversion attempts, despite criticism that it may impact pa...
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40% Bias Score
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