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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…
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New e-scooter rules on the way
The Government plans to introduce new regulations setting out clear rules on where privately owned e-scooters can be used. Currently privately owned e-scooters are banned on public roads and pavements, and it is only legal to use them via hire schemes. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said regulations for speed limits and safety requirements would also…
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Sex offenders should report pregnancies, review argues
The national Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel has recommended that sex offenders be recalled to prison if they fail to report pregnancies in relationships they are in. The report follows the case of baby Victoria, who died at the hands of her parents, Constance Marten and Mark Gordon – a convicted rapist. The report calls…
