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Police brace for crime surge following sentencing changes
Police chiefs have publicly rebuked ministers over proposed cuts to prison sentences, warning of a potential 6% rise in crime. The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) anticipates thousands more offences as the Sentencing Bill aims to reduce prison overcrowding by releasing offenders earlier. Assistant Chief Constable Jason Devonport stated: “In the short term, there will…
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Lawyers warn against LLP tax hikes
The legal industry is urging the Chancellor to row back on her proposed tax increase on limited liability partnerships (LLPs) warning the move could further harm an already over-burdened sector. The Law Society, representing over 200,000 lawyers, warned the move would “undermine the growth agenda the government is working to deliver.” Law Society vice president, Brett…
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Prison overcrowding crisis revealed
The inspection report by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland (HMIPS) on HMP Glenochil reveals severe overcrowding and staff shortages. The report states: “Conditions continue to breach minimum standards of human dignity.” HM Chief Inspector Sara Snell highlighted the unacceptable conditions and the need for improved staff support. The report also noted that 19…
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Farage outraged by prison TikTok clips
Nigel Farage has expressed outrage after Fayaz Khan, a convicted Afghan migrant, uploaded TikTok videos from prison. Khan, sentenced to five years for threatening Farage, shared nine clips showing him making gun gestures and shouting expletives. Farage questioned how Khan could post from jail, stating: “How is he allowed to continue posting these videos from…
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London leads on international arbitration
According to a global survey conducted by White & Case in collaboration with the School of International Arbitration at Queen Mary University of London, London has been reaffirmed as the preferred location for international arbitration, with 34% of respondents selecting it as their top choice. Following London are Hong Kong and Singapore at 31%, while…
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Artists rally against copyright reforms
Artists, including Paul McCartney and Tom Stoppard, have voiced strong opposition to proposed copyright reforms by the Government. In an effort to address concerns, ministers have promised an economic impact assessment and reports on transparency and licensing for AI developers. Elton John stated that the reforms “ride roughshod over the traditional copyright laws that protect…
