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Kitchen knife killers face longer sentences under government plans
Poppy Waterhouse, 24, was killed by her ex-boyfriend Joe Atkinson in 2018. He was jailed for a minimum of 15 years and 310 days in prison. But if he had taken his weapon to the scene, he would have faced 25 years. Justice Secretary Alex Chalk has launched a consultation on the issue.
Chalk vows to work with Labour MP who says public advocate plan not good enough Maria Eagle has been vocal in her calls for legislation to establish an independent representative for the bereaved and survivors of disasters. Justice Secretary Alex Chalk committed to working “closely’ with the Labour MP because he wants to ‘get it right’
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice files $1B lawsuit accusing Carter Bank of 'predatory' loan... The federal lawsuit filed on Friday names Virginia-based Carter Bank and Trust as a defendant, as well as the bank's CEO Litz Van Dyke and members of the company's board of directors. Justice is a plaintiff in the suit alongside his wife, son, and more than a dozen businesses in the family's business empire. The suit accuses Carter Bank of trapping the Justice companies in a 'predatory scheme to perpetuate the flow of interest payments'
New bill would halt ethics investigations of politicians during Alberta election campaigns | CBC News Justice Minister Mickey Amery has introduced a bill that would suspend ethics investigations during election periods. The proposed change was prompted by a recommendation from Alberta ethics commissioner Marguerite Trussler. University of British Columbia political scientist Max Cameron says the proposal is puzzling.
Brazil minister angered by Israeli statement on foiled... Justice Minister Flavio Dino delivers a stiff rebuke to Israel after its Mossad spy agency said it had helped foil an attack by the Islamist militant group Hezbollah. Dino was responding to a highly unusual statement published on Wednesday in which Israel's Mossad agency thanked Brazilian police.
Barclay declines to back Braverman on homelessness remarks Prime Minister Rishi Sunak refused to repeat Suella Braverman’s remarks on Monday. Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho and Justice Secretary Alex Chalk also distanced themselves from the comments. Tory MP Natalie Elphicke and Conservative former minister Vicky Ford have also made clear that they disagree with the claim.
Israeli troops advance on Gaza City hospital Justice Secretary Alex Chalk says there are three British hostages still in Gaza. UN aid chief Martin Griffiths says death toll 'defies humanity' Antony Blinken arrives in Japan for G7 meeting to seek common line on Gaza.
King’s Speech’s law and order policies not pre-election gambit – Chalk Justice Secretary Alex Chalk insists changes are part of a longer-term reform project. Sentencing Bill will mean a whole life order can be handed down in worst cases of murder. Plans to ‘phase out’ leaseholds will be in the King’s Speech.
King's Speech LIVE: King Charles will deliver his first State Opening of Parliament as monarch from 11am today Rishi Sunak is believed to be keen to push the bill through Parliament quickly. Justice Secretary Alex Chalk rejects suggestion that the measures in the King's Speech are focused on a general election. First King's speech since George VI in 1950.
King´s Speech´s law and order policies not pre-election... Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has put a series of criminal justice laws at the heart of the King’s Speech. Justice Secretary Alex Chalk insists the planned changes are part of a longer-term reform project.
Justice Secretary urges Pro-Palestinian groups to heed... Justice Secretary Alex Chalk has urged pro-Palestinian groups to postpone a demonstration planned for Armistice Day. He also pointedly distanced himself from the Home Secretary’s language of “hate march” to describe the rallies that have been held in central London over recent weeks. Organisers have so far defied calls from the Met not to go ahead, amid anger among senior ministers, Conservative MPs and others.
FBI investigating antisemitic threats targeting Cornell University's Jewish students, Biden 'very concerned' The FBI said it's investigating a potential antisemitic hate crime at Cornell University. President Joe Biden told ABC News he is "very concerned" about the rise in antisemitism. The White House has mobilized the departments of Justice, Homeland Security and Education.
Biden administration unveils new actions to combat antisemitism on college campuses Justice and Homeland Security are partnering with campus law enforcement to track hate-related threats. Antisemitic incidents in the U.S. rose 388% since the terrorist attacks in Israel.
Biden administration unveils new actions to combat antisemitism on college campuses Antisemitic incidents in the U.S. rose 388% since the terrorist attacks in Israel. Justice and Homeland Security are partnering with campus law enforcement to track hate-related rhetoric online.
More than 50 dim-witted criminals have been charged over offences committed while wearing GPS tags... Government's tagging scheme, launched in April 2021, has reduced reoffending rates from 25 per cent to less than two per cent, data indicates. Justice secretary Alex Chalk said he planned to double the number of criminals tagged to more than 8,000 as part of a £156million investment in electronic monitoring technology.
Criminals may not be forced to go to court for sentencing as judges to rule on appearance Justice Secretary Alex Chalk ruled out a blanket approach in case convicted prisoners cause further distress to victims and relatives. He reviewed rules after several murderers opted against returning to the dock to hear their judge’s sentencing remarks.
I spent two years in jail – I’ve seen first-hand how prisoners are failed by overcrowding Justice secretary Alex Chalk asks us to believe the unbelievable. He cites Covid-19 and industrial action as the significant pressures filling up our prisons estate. But even in 2015, 60 per cent of our jails were overcrowded.
Criminals let loose: how worried should we be about the lack of prison places? The prison population has increased by 7,000 over the past year - an increase of 8%. It is projected to rise to 94,400 by March 2025. There are currently 65,000 serious criminal cases in the backlog - nearly double the number before the Covid pandemic. Justice Secretary Alex Chalk confirmed the government’s plans to free up prison space.
Rape survivor responds to suggestion sentencing for sex offenders to change Juliana Terlizzi says she lived in fear for months after being raped. Her attacker, Hubert Greliak, was initially given bail. Two years passed between Juliana reporting him to the police and his eventual conviction. Justice Secretary Alex Chalk says he is toughening up length of time sex offenders spend in prison.
Convicted rapists will spend the 'entirety' of their sentence behind bars with no prospect of early... Convicted rapists will spend 'entirety' of their sentence behind bars. Justice Secretary Alex Chalk promised to end possibility of early release. He said: 'No longer will the perpetrators of this heinous crime walk out of prison after even two-thirds of their sentences'
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