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Scottish Government defends dual role of law officer
The Scottish Government has decided against altering the dual role of Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC, despite criticism over her handling of the Peter Murrell case. Justice Secretary Angela Constance stated that the current system is appropriate, following an independent review by Malcolm McMillan. The Lord Advocate acts as head of Scotland’s prosecution service but…
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Legal experts question plans to curb jury trials
Over 3,200 legal professionals, including retired judges and barristers, have urged the Government to halt plans to eliminate jury trials for certain crimes. In an open letter to Justice Secretary David Lammy, they argue that the proposal, part of the Courts and Tribunals Bill, is poorly evidenced and will not resolve the court backlog. Kirsty…
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Chatbot concerns prompt calls for tighter regulation
Campaigners are calling for tougher regulations after an investigation by the Guardian and Investigative Europe revealed that AI chatbots from major tech firms, including Meta AI and Gemini, are promoting illegal online casinos. These chatbots provide advice on bypassing gambling checks, increasing the risks of addiction and fraud. A Government spokesperson said chatbots “must protect…
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Woman jailed for smuggling drugs and guns
Kasha Sanderson has been sentenced to nine years in jail after smuggling 5kg of heroin and an arsenal of firearms into the UK. Border Force officers discovered the drugs and 13 weapons, including sub machine guns, in her car during a stop in Dover. Initially, Ms Sanderson claimed she believed she was transporting cannabis. However,…
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Police Federation chief arrested for fraud
Mukund Krishna, the chief executive of the Police Federation, has been arrested on suspicion of fraud. City of London police detained him and two other men during a significant investigation into allegations of fraud related to the national Police Federation of England and Wales. Detective Superintendent James Halkett said that the investigation focuses on claims…
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Former officer jailed over abuse images
Adam McManus, a former police officer, has been sentenced to one year in prison for sending sexual messages to an undercover officer posing as a 12-year-old girl. The 40-year-old, who worked at Cumbernauld police station, was caught during a covert operation targeting online child sexual abuse.
