Career criminals armed with knives are avoiding prison due to a shortage of cells. In the year to June, 212 offenders with multiple convictions for knife-related crimes received suspended sentences, the highest in over a decade. Additionally, 71 were given community sentences – the highest number since 2015 – while six received cautions. Police reported…

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s new asylum policy has ignited backlash from Labour MPs. Reports indicate that children born in the UK to refugee parents may face deportation if their parents’ refugee status is revoked. A Home Office source stated this move aims to prevent “perverse incentives” for refugees to have children in the UK. Lord…

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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is refusing to release data showing a possible link between Covid vaccines and excess deaths. Despite the UKHSA releasing the data to pharmaceutical companies, the agency has refused a request from lawmakers and campaigners to put the information in the public domain, arguing that it could lead to the…

A new report from the Justice Committee reveals a crisis in the UK’s prison system, saying a number of issues threaten rehabilitation efforts and public safety. Key issues include severe overcrowding, chronic staff shortages, and poor living conditions, contributing to an 80% reoffending rate. Many prisoners spend over 22 hours locked in their cells, with…

Richard Susskind, a former technology adviser to the Lord Chief Justice, says debate over whether artificial intelligence (AI) can replace judges has intensified. He notes that while critics argue that AI lacks the empathy and discretion necessary for judicial roles, some suggest that AI could offer innovative solutions for resolving low-value civil disputes. Mr Susskind…