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SHOCKING: Moj - What They Never Told You

Domestic violence victims convicted over unpaid bills in fast-track court

Court papers show that some of the women had been blocked from accessing their money by a controlling partner

The Independent UK

Damning inspection uncovers ‘chaos’ inside UK’s newest prison

Opening of HMP Millsike in April 2025 was ‘chaotic’ with basic processes, such as locking doors and counting prisoners, not being followed

The Independent UK

Fact check: 1970s prison building programme was more ambitious than today’s plan

Some publicly available information raises questions about the claim.

Evening Standard

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Survivors of violent crime criticise MoJ for not explaining offender restriction zones

Campaigners accuse ministers of trying to grab headlines with announcement before a working system is ready

The Guardian - UK

Hundreds of cells empty at Britain’s new-build prison more than a year after opening

HMP Millsike near York is a new-build prison that opened last March

The Independent UK

Confidence in Parole Board undermined by decision on mother’s killer, says woman

Catherine Razzell’s mother Linda was murdered by her father Glyn in 2002.

Evening Standard

Linda Razzell’s family makes fresh demand to her killer about her missing body

Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb said in her ruling that Razzell’s refusal to disclose the location of Mrs Razzell’s body had caused ‘profound anguish’

The Independent UK

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Wife killer to remain behind bars after High Court quashes release decision

Glyn Razzell has spent more than 20 years in prison for the murder of his estranged wife, Linda Razzell.

Evening Standard

Murderer Glyn Razzell who refused to reveal where wife’s body is for 24 years to remain in prison

Mrs Razzell’s relatives and loved ones urged the High Court to block his release

The Independent UK

Wife killer Glyn Razzell awaits High Court ruling on prison release for murder

Razzell’s family have said they ‘will not feel safe’ if the wife murderer is released

The Independent UK

Early release scheme puts public at risk of serious crimes, chief probation inspector warns

The 5,000 people expected to be released early under sentencing changes will need to be managed by probation staff

The Independent UK

The nine prisons battling to contain dangerous radon gas levels

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The Independent UK

Hundreds more inmates and staff potentially exposed to cancer-causing gas in UK prisons

Exclusive: The shocking new data comes as Andy Burnham grapples with a growing prisons capacity crisis, raising fears over what will happen if more inmates need to be moved from toxic sites

The Independent UK

More prisoners in England and Wales are recalled than released for first time

Returns for breaches of licence conditions rose 31% in the first quarter of 2026, adding to pressure on prison places

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The Independent UK

Fact check: More than half of female prisoners sentenced for violent crimes

The proportion of women sentenced to prison for non-violent crimes has fallen over the past decade.

International Business Times UK

Southport Killer Moved to Psychiatric Hospital After Alleged Prison Officer Attack

Axel Rudakubana, serving a life sentence for multiple murders, has been moved from HMP Belmarsh to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital after a violent incident, sparking debate over mental health treatment in prisons.

Evening Standard

Andrew Harper: No early release for main perpetrator in PC's killing, says Burnham

Pc Harper died after getting caught in a strap attached to the back of a car and dragged down a country road as three teenage suspects fled the scene of a burglary

The Independent UK

Where couples could legally marry under new rules – from castles to canal boats

The changes to rules in England and Wales could help cut the costs of weddings and mean two ceremonies are no longer required to cover different faiths, the government said

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Probation hostels in England and Wales forced to shut after staffing crisis

Watchdog says public being put in danger by closure of premises that accommodate most dangerous offenders

The Independent UK

Thousands of offenders are not wearing tags, report warns

The Ministry of Justice has been urged to fix issues with the system ahead of a rise in demand in September as the early release plan comes in

The Guardian - UK

Expansion of electronic tagging in England and Wales will put public at risk, watchdog warns

National Audit Office says system needs to be upgraded before it is extended to ease strain on overcrowded prisons

The Economic Times

ShareChat, India’s Meta rival, plans $400 million IPO next year

Social media giant ShareChat is gearing up for a potential $400 million IPO next year, marking a significant turnaround after a period of cost-cutting. The company has achieved operational profitability, driven by the booming micro-drama segment on platforms like Moj and QuickTV. With annual revenues exceeding 10 billion rupees and…

The Times of India

Murderers who kill partner or ex-partner could face 10 extra years in jail under new UK plans

People convicted of murdering a current or former partner in their home could face an additional 10 years behind bars under proposed changes aimed at strengthening laws against violence against women.

The Independent UK

Murderers who kill partners at home face extra 10 years in prison

The government is seeking to close a significant sentencing gap

Evening Standard

Murder sentences could rise by 10 years for those who kill partners at home

David Lammy says the move will close ‘a long overdue gap’ in sentencing

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