A Labour minister has justified proposals to eliminate juries in some situations by arguing that judges who have received diversity training will perform “well.” Following claims by Labour MPs that judges could be prejudiced, Baroness Levitt said she had ‘confidence in a professional judiciary’. The Lord’s justice minister told peers that the ‘judiciary is becoming more diverse’Continue reading “Labour Minister Defends Plans To Scrap Juries”
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More Than 90 Criminal Charges Are Brought Against 41 Migrants
More than 90 criminal charges have been brought against 41 migrants living in just one taxpayer-funded hotel. According to court documents, throughout the previous three years, migrants residing at the Thistle City Barbican in central London have been charged with offences such as drug offences, assault, sexual assault, arson, theft, burglary, and carrying weapons. LastContinue reading “More Than 90 Criminal Charges Are Brought Against 41 Migrants”
Mother-Of-Two, 22, Who Lied To The Department For Work And Pensions For Years
A mum broke down in tears in court after lying about her two children living with her to claim more than £16,000 illegally. Kayley Evans, 22, was 18 when she first embarked on the erroneous claim, a court heard. Prosecutor Nabiha Ahmed said Evans received Universal Credit on the basis she was single, unemployed, andContinue reading “Mother-Of-Two, 22, Who Lied To The Department For Work And Pensions For Years”
Schoolboy Hammers Sleeping Pupils And A Teacher
A public schoolboy who used hammers to beat two dozing classmates and a teacher at a boarding school was given a life sentence. On June 9 of last year, just before one in the morning, the now-17-year-old attacked the two lads, who were ages 15 and 16, at Blundell’s School in Tiverton, Devon, after waitingContinue reading “Schoolboy Hammers Sleeping Pupils And A Teacher”
The Metropolitan Police Arrests And Suspends Rishi Sunak’s Bodyguard
A bodyguard of Rishi Sunak has been arrested in an investigation over alleged election date bets, it has been revealed. An officer working as part of the Prime Minister’s close protection crew was suspended and later arrested by the Metropolitan Police. The Gambling Commission contacted the Met last Friday, stating that it was looking into claims madeContinue reading “The Metropolitan Police Arrests And Suspends Rishi Sunak’s Bodyguard”
The Judge Who Failed To Lock Up Three Pro-Palestine Protesters Wearing Hamas Paragliders On Their Jackets Is Now Accused Of Violating The Code Of Conduct
A judge accused of being too lenient against three women who were not jailed after being found guilty of sporting pictures of Hamas paragliders on their jackets has now been accused of violating judicial rules in a separate case. The three women, who are in their mid-twenties, were found guilty by Judge Tanweer Ikram ofContinue reading “The Judge Who Failed To Lock Up Three Pro-Palestine Protesters Wearing Hamas Paragliders On Their Jackets Is Now Accused Of Violating The Code Of Conduct”
First Filmed Interview From Prison By Sex Trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell
Disgraced sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell has declared she’s no recollection of Prince Andrew and Virginia Guiffre meeting, and that the notorious image of them together was manufactured. In an exclusive preview obtained by a newspaper outlet of her first publicised interview since being in jail, Ghislaine Maxwell, 61, has insisted that she’s no memory ofContinue reading “First Filmed Interview From Prison By Sex Trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell”
Lilia Valutyte, Nine, Was Stabbed To Death By A Lithuanian Fruit Picker, 22
A Lithuanian fruit picker has been charged with killing nine-year-old Lilia Valutyte and has been remanded in custody after making his first court appearance. Deividas Skebas, 22, spoke only to verify his name, date of birth and address during a brief hearing at Lincoln Magistrate’s Court. Deividas Skebas, of Boston, who held his head bowedContinue reading “Lilia Valutyte, Nine, Was Stabbed To Death By A Lithuanian Fruit Picker, 22”
Food Banks – Assistance or Immoral Behaviour?
Almost everyone has now heard of a Food Bank in the United Kingdom, or at least comprehends the intention for which it’s used. So what really is the purpose of a Food Bank and, is it to provide food for those in distress? The answer is yes and no. Yes, Food Banks do provide foodContinue reading “Food Banks – Assistance or Immoral Behaviour?”