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Liz Truss criticised by police chief as UK waits for leadership ballot results

Liz Truss faced fresh criticism as the ballot to pick the UK’s next prime minister closed, with a police chief describing some of her policies on law and order as “meaningless”. Chief constable of Dyfed-Powys Police, Richard Lewis, wrote in The ...

03 Sept 2022 at 06:28

More than 45,000 burglaries go unattended by police in England, data shows

More than 45,000 burglaries reported last year went unattended by the police in England, according to research, with critics blaming “broken Conservative Party promises” on law and order. The Liberal Democrats obtained data through Freedom of ...

06 Apr 2023 at 23:18

Starmer makes ‘zero apologies’ about under-fire attack ad on Sunak

Sir Keir Starmer has defied critics of Labour’s attack advert accusing Rishi Sunak of not wanting child sex abusers to go to jail by saying he stands by “every word”. The Labour leader said he makes “absolutely zero apologies” for the ...

09 Apr 2023 at 22:57

Boy, 15, accused of ‘researching Isle of Wight Festival as terror attack target’

A 15-year-old boy has appeared in court accused of planning a so-called Islamic State-inspired terror attack after allegedly researching the Isle of Wight Festival as a potential target. The teenager had a knife in his rucksack when ...

18 Jul 2022 at 17:54

Victims choose offenders’ punishment under Labour’s anti-social behaviour review

The victims of anti-social behaviour could choose how offenders are punished under plans being pitched by Labour. The opposition has positioned itself as the party of law and order, with shadow justice secretary Steve Reed saying ...

29 Dec 2022 at 03:02

Jenrick says Labour popular with criminals as he demands apology over releases

Robert Jenrick has called for the Government to apologise for releasing prisoners early as the newly-appointed shadow justice secretary said the only group Labour has increased its popularity with is criminals. On his first ...

05 Nov 2024 at 13:50

Anti-social behaviour crackdown: Two years in jail for ‘respect orders’ breach

Hooligans who wreak havoc in towns and neighbourhoods could face up to two years in jail for breaching so-called respect orders launched in a bid to crack down on anti-social behaviour. Failing to comply with the orders – ...

22 Nov 2024 at 09:42

Respect orders to tackle anti-social behaviour criticised as an Asbo rebrand

Policing minister Dame Diana Johnson has said “fresh impetus is needed” to crack down on anti-social behaviour. As she unveiled plans for new town centre bans and powers for police to seize noisy off-road vehicles ...

27 Nov 2024 at 15:01

Seven charged after protesters clash with police at Palestine Action rally

Seven people have been charged after protesters clashed with police at a demonstration in support of the soon-to-be banned group Palestine Action. Officers made 13 arrests for offences including assaulting an ...

24 Jun 2025 at 19:56

Prisoner told fellow inmate he was involved in killing of teenager, court hears

A prisoner confessed to a fellow inmate about the murder of a teenage girl who was shot dead during a gang “ride-out”, a court has heard. Tanesha Melbourne-Blake was standing with friends on Chalgrove Road ...

01 Apr 2025 at 18:12

Scotland

Justice Secretary says police complaints system ‘fairer’ as reform Bill passes

The Scottish Parliament has passed a Bill which reforms the police complaints process, with the Justice Secretary saying it will result in a “fairer, more transparent, accountable and proportionate” ...

15 Jan 2025 at 18:23

World

Vance: People responsible for violence in Capitol riot should not be pardoned

Vice President-elect JD Vance says people responsible for the violence during the Capitol riot “obviously” should not be pardoned, as President-elect Donald Trump is promising to use his clemency ...

12 Jan 2025 at 20:17

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