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www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Assaulting shopworker to be made separate criminal offence after government U-turn

Introduction of a new criminal offence for assaulting shopworkers announced by the UK government.
Max sentence for the new offence: 6 months' imprisonment or an unlimited fine, with potential electronic tagging for repeat offenders. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Rishi Sunak facing Tory revolt over plan to criminalise rough sleeping

Homelessness criminalization plan facing Tory revolt
Backbench rebellion risk for the government over the Criminal Justice Bill [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Police harassed me': Woman tells of terrifying torment of sleeping rough

Women sleeping rough seek hidden spots for safety reasons.
Criminal Justice Bill could criminalize homelessness, especially impacting women on the streets. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Digital life

Rishi Sunak urged to close legal loophole on deepfake pornography

Deepfake porn loophole needs closing to ensure criminal action
Labour Party urges making creation of deepfakes illegal [ more ]
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