It is ‘imperative’ to follow advice as Storm Floris hits Scotland – minister Justice Secretary Angela Constance said Storm Floris is ‘well and truly with us’. Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2025
Prison homicides and self-harm incidents soar as overcrowding crisis deepens A prisoner self-harmed once every seven minutes in last 12 months, according to Ministry of Justice figures The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025
Windrush scandal: those left to apply for compensation without legal help missed out on tens of thousands of pounds The Windrush scandal has been one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in Britain, affecting tens of thousands of people. The government set up a scheme in 2019 to award compensation to those who had been wronged by racist immigration legislation over decades, left unable to prove their immigration status. The Conversation · Jul 30, 2025
The DJ who united the warring tribes of French rap and dance – and died far too young DJ Mehdi perished in a tragic accident aged 34. A new documentary, Made in France, restores his pivotal role in the electronic music revolution that grew out of 00s Paris The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2025
Tasers to be issued to staff in male prisons in government crack down on violence Justice secretary ‘determined to keep prison staff safe’ as rates of assaults on officers reached record levels last year The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025
Justice Secretary ‘determined to keep prison staff safe’ as Tasers trial starts Specialist officers based in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, and Doncaster, South Yorkshire, will be the first to become equipped with Tasers from Monday. Evening Standard · Jul 27, 2025
France transfers first drug traffickers to be isolated in ultra-secure prison As France's plan to isolate its 100 most dangerous drug traffickers at a high-security prison progresses, the first 17 of the inmates arrived at the facility in Vendin-le-Vieil in the north of the country on Tuesday, according to Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin. Radio France Internationale · Jul 23, 2025
Give prison governors more power to fix Britain's broken jails, say Lords Lords say jails are in crisis due to years of political and bureaucratic failure Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2025
FBI headquarters fight stymies spending bill in Senate - Roll Call Plans for Senate appropriators to approve a Justice Department funding bill collapsed over the location of a new FBI headquarters. Roll Call · Jul 10, 2025
Search For Missing Cockfighters Begins At Philippine Lake Search teams arrived Thursday at a lake south of the Philippine capital Manila to look for dozens of cockfighters allegedly murdered by rogue police, the Department of Justice said. International Business Times · Jul 10, 2025
Limit jury trials to save justice system from total collapse, government told Sir Brian Leveson said his reforms are necessary to avoid the collapse of the criminal justice system Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025
More trials with no jury will disadvantage people of colour, charities warn Reformers say more judge-only trials in England and Wales could lead to more miscarriages of justice The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2025
Philippines Asks Japan's Help Searching Lake For Missing Cockfighters The Philippines' justice secretary said Friday he has asked for Japan's technical assistance to help the search for dozens of cockfighting participants allegedly killed by rogue police and dumped in a lake south of Manila. International Business Times · Jul 4, 2025
Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025 ‘Cruel’ criminalisation of women over abortion must end, says MP ahead of vote Tonia Antoniazzi said her proposed ‘narrow, targeted’ measure does not change the rules under the 1967 Abortion Act.
Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025 Justice Secretary tells of opposition to ‘dangerous’ abortion decriminalisation MPs are expected to debate and vote on amendments as part of the wider Crime and Policing Bill.
The Independent UK · May 30, 2025 White House holding brainstorming meeting to find new ways to attack Harvard: report Meeting comes as federal judge blocks administration effort to prohibit school from enrolling international students
The Conversation · May 29, 2025 The UK government is considering mandatory chemical castration for sex offenders – it’s an ethical and legal minefield Justice secretary Shabana Mahmood is looking into a potential “national rollout” of chemical castration for sex offenders. This is a process of lowering testosterone levels with the intention of reducing libido.
Evening Standard · May 28, 2025 Police chiefs call for ‘serious investment’ amid early prison release plans Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has agreed to allow some criminals, including violent and sexual offenders, to be released early for good behaviour.
Evening Standard · May 22, 2025 OPINION - Chemical castration is a distraction from the biggest experiment in British justice for decades This country is addicted to prisons, hooked on short-term fixes, and too easily distracted from actually tackling the major problems we face.
Evening Standard · May 22, 2025 Chemical castration of sex offenders in regional pilot had ‘some success’ – POA The Government has accepted a proposal in the independent sentencing review to explore further use of medication.
Evening Standard · May 22, 2025 Low-cost supermarkets would ‘blush’ at sentence review ‘discounts’, says Jenrick Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood accused the Conservatives of doing a ‘runner’ on prisons.
Evening Standard · May 22, 2025 What is chemical castration? Lord Chancellor considers procedure for serious sex offenders Could chemical castration help ease overcrowding in UK prisons? What does it really entail?
International Business Times UK · May 22, 2025 What Is Chemical Castration? UK Justice Chief Eyes Controversial And Radical Ways To Free Space In Prison Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood's plan to use chemical castration for sex offenders aims to cut reoffending and free prison space. But is it ethical?
Evening Standard · May 22, 2025 Chemical castration of sex offenders ‘worthwhile’ exploring – review chairman The review led by former justice secretary David Gauke recommended reforms to overhaul the prisons system.