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Minister ‘considering’ UK law change to close sex offender name change loopholes

Scotland’s Justice Secretary has said she is “seriously considering” UK law changes which could close loopholes which allow sex offenders to legally change names. Angela Constance told MSPs the Scottish Government may give Westminster permission to ...

20 Mar 2024 at 15:57

Government U-turns on new offence of assaulting shopworkers

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said fresh measures to stop retail crime will show shop workers that “we’ve got their back” as he announced assaulting shop staff will be made a separate criminal offence. Mr Sunak visited a Boots store in Horsham, ...

10 Apr 2024 at 13:55

Senior Tories criticise plans to let police search properties without a warrant

Senior Tory MPs have criticised Government plans to allow the police to enter properties without a warrant if they have reasonable proof stolen items are inside. Conservative former cabinet minister David Davis called it a “fundamental mistake”....

07 Nov 2023 at 19:15

People should not be arrested ‘just if they smell’ – Cabinet minister

People should not be arrested for smelling bad, a Cabinet minister has said amid a growing backbench rebellion against plans that could “criminalise homelessness”. More than 40 Conservative MPs are expected to rebel against parts of the ...

02 Apr 2024 at 13:51

King’s Speech’s law and order policies not pre-election gambit – Chalk

Plans for tougher sentences for killers, rapists and grooming gang ringleaders are not simply a bid for votes ahead of the next general election, the Justice Secretary has insisted. With a nationwide poll expected next year, Prime ...

07 Nov 2023 at 09:01

More than 550 suspected child predators arrested by Grooming Gangs Taskforce

A specialist grooming gangs unit has helped to arrest more than 550 suspected child predators in its first 12 months, the Home Office has claimed. The Grooming Gangs Taskforce has also helped to protect more than 4,000 victims ...

21 May 2024 at 00:01

Khan says Government’s failure to ban zombie knives has ‘betrayed’ young people

The Mayor of London has called the Government’s failure to deliver the Criminal Justice Bill and ban zombie knives a “betrayal” of the safety of young people and communities. Sadiq Khan called for Home Secretary James ...

28 May 2024 at 10:00

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