UK Protest Laws Echo Hungary's Path, Warns Expert
Human Rights Watch researcher Lydia Gall warns new UK protest laws mirror Viktor Orbán's Hungary, eroding civil liberties. Calls for repeal to safeguard democracy.
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UK Protest Laws Echo Hungary's Path, Expert Warns
Human Rights Watch researcher Lydia Gall draws alarming parallels between UK protest crackdowns and Viktor Orbán's Hungary, warning of eroding civil liberties. Read the full analysis.
Protest Rights Under Attack in UK, Reports Warn
Human Rights Watch and Justice warn new UK laws are trampling the right to protest, citing hundreds of pro-Palestinian arrests and harsh sentences for climate activists. Calls grow for repeal.
Police warn of £800m cost from Labour's soft justice plans
Senior police warn Labour's sentencing reforms could unleash a crimewave and push forces to bankruptcy, with costs doubling to £800m. Read the full analysis.
Simon Cowell's Next Act Netflix Release Date Revealed
Simon Cowell returns to launch a new global boyband in a Netflix docu-series. All episodes drop on December 10. Discover the cast and what to expect.
Jury trials to be axed for crimes with 3-year sentences
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to abolish jury trials for crimes likely to get 3 years or less, introducing 'swift courts'. Critics call it an attack on an ancient right.
Judge Tosses DoJ Challenge to NY Immigration Law
A US judge has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit against New York's law barring immigration arrests at courthouses. Discover the legal implications for federal-state relations.
Police Chief Demands Tougher Shoplifting Sentences
Britain's top police leader calls for urgent sentencing reform as shoplifting cases skyrocket, putting retailers and staff at risk amid growing organised retail crime.
Police: Sentencing Reforms Driving Crime Surge
Senior police leaders warn that government changes to prison sentencing are directly contributing to a surge in violent crime, shoplifting, and anti-social behaviour as offenders avoid custody.
Saudi hotel worker jailed for sexual assault
A migrant worker from Saudi Arabia has been sentenced to 10 months in prison after admitting to sexually assaulting a woman in a British hotel. The shocking incident occurred when the hotel employee entered the victim's room uninvited.
Teen jailed for hoax that led to fatal shooting
Jake Haro-Emmanuel receives life sentence after masterminding a cruel kidnapping hoax that resulted in the death of an innocent 18-year-old in West London.
'Irish Maradona' jailed for fake cancer scam
A Dublin man dubbed the 'Irish Maradona' has been sentenced to five years for an elaborate cancer scam that defrauded friends and family of €345,000 using shocking methods including inserting iPhone cables in his nose.
Teen girl gang's smiling selfies after murder shock court
Shocking court case reveals how teenage girl gangsters laughed and sang while beating a man to death, then posed for smiling selfies in aftermath of violent attack.
Lords challenge government sentencing powers after murder case
Ministers confront House of Lords rebellion as peers demand changes to sentencing rules following Olivia Pratt-Korbel's tragic murder case.
Dundee grooming gang jailed for systematic abuse
Three men from Dundee have received substantial prison sentences for the systematic sexual exploitation and rape of a teenage girl over several months in a harrowing grooming case.
Father's plea for justice after daughter's Epping Forest murder
Heartbroken father speaks out as his daughter's killer receives life sentence in harrowing Epping Forest murder case that shocked the community.
Handyman jailed for conning OAP out of thousands
A fraudulent tradesman who preyed on an elderly homeowner has been sentenced after conning the OAP out of thousands in a cruel deception. Discover how justice was served.
Migrant hotel sex attacker spared prison despite assaults
Exclusive: CCTV footage reveals shocking moment asylum seeker Ammar Alchalabi attacks two women at a Scottish hotel while on bail - yet receives no jail time in controversial sentencing decision.
Mercedes driver jailed for Christmas Day 140mph fatal hit-and-run
A reckless Mercedes driver who killed a 22-year-old woman in a horrific 140mph hit-and-run while fleeing police on Christmas Day has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. The devastating incident occurred in Birmingham as the driver attempted to escape au
Family law overhaul prioritises children in abuse cases
A revolutionary shift in UK family court proceedings now places children's safety and testimony at the forefront when domestic violence is involved, marking a significant victory for young victims.
Mother's plea to PM: Reform courts to save children
Claire Throssell, whose two sons were murdered by their father, demands urgent family law reforms from the Prime Minister to protect vulnerable children from domestic violence tragedies.
Salon boss who taunted victim jailed for 26 years
Predatory salon owner Asghar Gheshalghian's chilling taunt to victim before sentencing revealed as judge hands down 26-year term for campaign of sexual violence across London.
Babysitter jailed for scalding toddler in cruel attack
A depraved babysitter has been jailed after subjecting a young boy to horrific scalding injuries in a shocking case of child cruelty that has horrified the nation.
Bristol man jailed for 12 years after police attack
A violent offender who launched a brutal assault on police officers at a Bristol station has been sentenced to 12 years imprisonment at Bristol Crown Court.
Judge spares drug dealer over 'slavery trauma' claim
A controversial judge has ignited fury after citing the 'historical trauma of slavery' as reason to avoid sentencing a convicted drug dealer to prison, in a ruling that's raising serious questions about judicial impartiality.
Ronaldo smashes World Cup record in Portugal victory
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has made football history yet again, becoming the first male player to score in five different World Cups during Portugal's thrilling 3-2 win against Ghana.
Kane's World Cup penalty heartbreak: England captain speaks
England captain Harry Kane speaks out after missing crucial penalty against France that ended World Cup dreams in devastating quarter-final defeat.
Pickford's Secret World Cup Rituals Revealed
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford opens up about his quirky pre-match routines and mental preparation that could prove crucial for England's World Cup campaign in Qatar.
England legend Ellen White retires after Euros triumph
Manchester City and England record scorer Ellen White has announced her immediate retirement from football following the Lionesses' historic European Championship triumph at Wembley.
Ian Watkins: The Full Extent of His Depraved Crimes
Exclusive deep dive into the horrifying crimes of Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins, detailing the depravity that shocked the nation and the music world forever.
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