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Police sackings hit record high
A significant rise in police officer dismissals in England and Wales has been reported, with figures showing a 50% increase from 394 to a record high of 593 in the year ending March 31. The Metropolitan Police removed 123 officers, while Greater Manchester police dismissed 36 and West Yorkshire police sacked 30. Dishonesty was the…
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Justice for Alan Geddes sought
The family of Alan Geddes, who was brutally murdered by Stuart Quinn shortly after his release from prison, is pursuing legal action against the Scottish government and other authorities. An official report from the Mental Welfare Commission (MWC) highlighted failures in the handling of Mr Quinn’s release, suggesting that a lack of support and accommodation…
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Charity trustee whistleblowers win big in tribunal
Nearly a million charity trustees in the UK have gained enhanced legal protection for whistleblowing following a significant tribunal ruling. The employment appeal tribunal supported Nigel MacLennan’s claim against the British Psychological Society, which highlighted the need for protections for trustees who report governance failures. MacLennan, who reported serious issues to the Charity Commission, faced…
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Southport murder suspect accused of terrorism offences
The man accused of murdering three young girls in Southport in July has been charged with the production of the biological toxin ricin and possessing a military study of an al-Qaeda training manual. Axel Rudakubana has already been charged with the murders of Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice da Silva Aguiar,…
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Victims of environmental disaster to pursue claim
Lawyers acting for victims of Brazil’s worst environmental disaster say they will pursue their claim in the UK despite the announcement of a $31bn settlement between the Anglo-Australian mining company at the centre of the scandal and Brazilian authorities. Tom Goodhead, global managing partner and chief executive at Pogust Goodhead, said: “Our legal case will…
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Gang leader’s early release sparks outrage
Keisha McLeod, mother of murdered schoolboy CJ Davis, has condemned the early release of Isaac Donkoh, a drill rapper known as Young Dizz, who served less than half of his 12.5-year sentence for kidnap and torture. Ms McLeod said: “How is someone as dangerous as this allowed out?” and highlighted concerns over releasing violent offenders…
