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Retailers demand stronger laws against theft
Retailers in the UK are calling for tougher laws to protect shop staff from increasing levels of theft and abuse. A recent survey revealed that 24% of the population witnessed shoplifting in the past year, equating to 16m incidents, while 23% observed abuse towards retail workers. Helen Dickinson, Chief Executive of the British Retail Consortium…
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Judge blocks order against law firm
US District Judge Beryl Howell has temporarily blocked a large portion of Donald Trump’s executive order that targeted Perkins Coie, labelling it a national security risk. The executive order aimed to strip Perkins Coie lawyers of their security clearances and terminate contracts. The judge rejected the Justice Department’s arguments that the firm had not suffered…
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DWP agrees scheme for disability benefit claimants
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has initiated a scheme to compensate disability benefit claimants who were adversely affected by the transition to Universal Credit. Up to 15,000 individuals may be eligible for backdated payments, with estimates suggesting compensation could exceed £5,000 per person. Ryan Bradshaw, a partner at Leigh Day, highlighted the significant…
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Prisoners get first pay rise in years
Labour has implemented the first pay rise for prisoners in eight years, costing £4.4m. Approximately 85,000 inmates in England and Wales will receive an additional £1 per week, raising their average pay to about £15. This increase, described as a “modest” adjustment, aims to address the stagnation of wages since 2016, which had fallen behind…
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Prison complaints hit record high
The prison system is facing unprecedented challenges, with complaints to the ombudsman reaching 4,575 in the year ending March 2024, the highest in over a decade. Complaints regarding staff behaviour surged by 30% compared to the previous nine years, highlighting significant issues within the system. HM chief inspector Charlie Taylor said: “The training for British…
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Attorney-General faces backlash over legal advice
The Attorney-General, Lord Hermer KC, is under fire from cabinet ministers for implementing changes to legal advice protocols that have allegedly resulted in a “freeze on government”. Ministers claim that Hermer’s stringent guidance on legal risks has delayed policy-making, as he prioritises the assessment of potential legal challenges. A source remarked, “He seems to think…
