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Pimps exploit internet to recruit victims
Vulnerable teenagers in the UK are increasingly being recruited by pimps through the internet, according to the report by Eleanor Lyons, the independent anti-slavery commissioner. The study highlighted a rise in sexual exploitation, with criminal gangs using adult service websites to control victims. Survivors shared experiences of being lured with promises of glamour and financial…
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Government lifts cap on court days
The Government has announced the removal of the cap on court sitting days to address a backlog of 80,000 criminal cases. Justice Secretary David Lammy said that every Crown Court in England and Wales will be funded to maximise case hearings next year. Crown courts will be able to hear as many cases as possible…
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Mandelson arrested over Epstein links
Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The Metropolitan Police are investigating allegations that the former UK ambassador to the US leaked sensitive information to Epstein during his tenure as Business Secretary. Mr Mandelson has denied any wrongdoing. Lord Mandelson’s arrest came four…
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Lammy: AI will help ease court backlogs
Justice Secretary David Lammy is set to announce significant reforms to the justice system in a major speech this week. While he will look to modernise courts by integrating AI to address the backlog crisis, Mr Lammy has reassured judges that human decision-making will remain paramount. A Ministry of Justice source said the Justice Secretary…
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Government’s IPP plan branded a failure
The Government’s action plan for Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) prisoners is failing, leaving over 500 individuals without release, according to projections from the Ministry of Justice. Lord John Thomas described the situation as a “failure” and an “obvious injustice.” The IPP sentences, abolished in 2012, continue to trap many in indefinite detention, with some…
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Met chief calls on courts to stop releasing phone theft offenders
The Metropolitan Police has arrested over 200 individuals in a recent crackdown on phone theft in London, utilising advanced technology such as drones and facial recognition. In total, 248 arrests were made for mobile theft, with 770 devices seized. Year-on-year, phone thefts have decreased by nearly 10,000, with a notable 30% drop in hotspots like…
