Minister threatens law change after 'two-tier' rowJustice Secretary Shabana Mahmood aims to review and potentially legislate against new sentencing guidance prioritizing ethnicity or faith in sentencing decisions.
Starmer disappointed' as Sentencing Council rejects calls to review two-tier' justice rulesSentencing Council's refusal to change guidelines disappoints government, highlighting concerns of a controversial two-tier justice system.
Sentencing council to be reviewed after two-tier rowJustice Secretary Shabana Mahmood to review Sentencing Council's role after 'two-tier' justice concerns over new offender guidelines.
Shabana Mahmood: lord chancellor with political nous unafraid to shake up systemShabana Mahmood showcases political acumen, influencing Labour's strategies and advocating for equitable treatment in the justice system.
Minister threatens law change after 'two-tier' rowJustice Secretary Shabana Mahmood aims to review and potentially legislate against new sentencing guidance prioritizing ethnicity or faith in sentencing decisions.
Starmer disappointed' as Sentencing Council rejects calls to review two-tier' justice rulesSentencing Council's refusal to change guidelines disappoints government, highlighting concerns of a controversial two-tier justice system.
Sentencing council to be reviewed after two-tier rowJustice Secretary Shabana Mahmood to review Sentencing Council's role after 'two-tier' justice concerns over new offender guidelines.
Shabana Mahmood: lord chancellor with political nous unafraid to shake up systemShabana Mahmood showcases political acumen, influencing Labour's strategies and advocating for equitable treatment in the justice system.
Ministers plan bill to overrule two-tier' sentencing guidelines in England and WalesMinisters intend to quickly reverse sentencing guidelines to prevent age, sex, and ethnicity from affecting criminal sentences.
UK justice secretary attacks assisted dying bill as state death service'Assisted dying legislation poses risks of compelling vulnerable individuals to feel they must choose death due to societal pressures.The state should focus on protecting life, not facilitating death. It may lead to a cultural shift in perceptions of worth.
Labour tells watchdog of police failures over intimidation of MP and supportersPolice failed to intervene during intimidation of Shabana Mahmood and supporters, raising concerns about election safety and candidate protection.
Poll reveals public demand for prisoner early releases to be linked to drug testingPublic supports linking prisoner early releases to drug testing for rehabilitation purposes.High rates of prison overcrowding force early prisoner releases.Governments are exploring alternatives and solutions due to ongoing drug issues in prisons.
Labour's shadow justice secretary 'agrees' with JK Rowling's viewsShabana Mahmood agrees with JK Rowling on biological sex being real and immutable.