Thousands of defendants a year could be deprived of the historic right to a jury trial under extreme proposals. The Justice Secretary ordered an assessment that outlined many steps to reduce the backlog in the Crown court. It also proposed increased use of ‘out of court’ punishments – frequently dismissed by critics as a mereContinue reading “A New Justice Review Could End Thousands Of Jury Trials”
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Schoolgirl Forced Into Audi, Manhunt Begins
The driver of an Audi is being sought by police after allegedly forcing a girl into his vehicle outside of a school. The youngster managed to flee after allegedly being bundled into a grey car close to Mark Hall Academy in Essex between 3 pm and 3.45 pm on Friday, July 4. She was initiallyContinue reading “Schoolgirl Forced Into Audi, Manhunt Begins”
The Police Are Scared To Stop And Search Cannabis Users
Police are now afraid to stop and search suspects if they smell cannabis, officers said. Chief constables have called for those on the frontline to take a tougher line on the class B drug. However, concerns were raised by Brian Booth, Deputy National Chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales. Head of theContinue reading “The Police Are Scared To Stop And Search Cannabis Users”
Muslim Matchmaking Site Operates In Britain
It has been discovered that a Muslim matchmaking website that promotes virgin brides and polygamous unions is active in Britain. NikkahGram describes itself as a service for Muslim men who want a ‘shy, untouched spouse’ and those who are looking for more than one wife. The company, which has been registered in the UK, promotesContinue reading “Muslim Matchmaking Site Operates In Britain”
Secondary Schools Ban Girls’ Skirts
An education trust’s decision to forbid skirts in its new school uniform code has drawn criticism from a parent. Northern Education Trust – which runs six secondary schools on Teesside – has written to parents outlining the modifications to its school uniform policy, which will come into effect from September 2026. The new uniform policyContinue reading “Secondary Schools Ban Girls’ Skirts”
‘Home Office Doesn’t Know How Many Foreign Workers Work Illegally After Visas Expire’
The Home Office fails to collect ‘basic information’ on foreign workers including whether they carry on working illegally in the UK at the end of their visas, MPs have warned. The Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) found the department ‘does not know’ how many foreign visa holders leave the country when they are supposed to. A damningContinue reading “‘Home Office Doesn’t Know How Many Foreign Workers Work Illegally After Visas Expire’”
Shambles On The Hard-Left
A rebellious threat to Labour was tottering on the threshold of disarray as its launch descended into quarrelling. Zarah Sultana dramatically quit Labour and said she would be ‘co-leading’ a new left-wing party with Jeremy Corbyn. After losing the whip, the staunchly pro-Palestinian MP, who has long been a critic of Keir Starmer, was already serving as anContinue reading “Shambles On The Hard-Left”
The Pound Plummets
Bond markets were sent into frenzy and the pound fell after the Chancellor’s tears in the Commons – drawing comparisons with the disorderly reaction to Liz Truss’s catastrophic mini-budget. UK ten-year borrowing costs surged close to 4.7 per cent as Sir Keir Starmer declined to offer Rachel Reeves his support as she sat beside him at the Prime Minister’s questions.Continue reading “The Pound Plummets”
Microplastics Found In SEMEN And Female Reproductive Fluid
Microplastics are now present practically everywhere on Earth, from the Mariana Trench’s depths to the top of Everest. Now, it turns out even our most intimate moments can’t escape their blight. Scientists have found microplastics are ‘common’ in both male and female reproductive fluids. Additionally, they cautioned that the quality of the sperm and eggsContinue reading “Microplastics Found In SEMEN And Female Reproductive Fluid”
The ‘Bank of Wokeness’ Will Ditch Historical Figures
The Bank of England has been accused of ‘wrongheaded wokery’ after announcing it could drop historical figures from banknotes to reflect modern diversity. It has launched a consultation seeking suggestions from the public that could mean the end of using pictures of important characters – Sir Winston Churchill, Jane Austen, artist JMW Turner and code-breaker Alan TuringContinue reading “The ‘Bank of Wokeness’ Will Ditch Historical Figures”