Criminal Punishment

How James Bulger’s Mother Has Been Campaigning In The 25 Years Since His Murder

The crime still chills the nation.
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Hatton Garden Jewellery Heist Member Terry Perkins Dies In Prison

Perkins was warned he would have seven years added to his sentence.
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John Worboys Release: Government Shouldn't Interfere, Says Parole Board Chair

'We cannot re-assess the prisoner’s guilt or innocence or whether the original sentence was appropriate.'
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The War On Domestic Violence: Time For Radical Reform

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Prisoner Leavers Shouldn’t Spend Their First Night Of Freedom Sleeping On The Streets

People are falling through the cracks and being pushed back into a life of crime
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Tougher Prison Sentences Proposed To Stop 'New Category Of Terrorist'

Sentencing body warns of a 'new category of terrorist'.
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British Man Accused Of Touching Man In Dubai Bar Jailed For Drinking Alcohol

He's still awaiting the verdict in the main case.
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Theresa May Told To Make Britain's Judiciary More Diverse by 2025

'Now is the time to stop talking and take action,' says Labour MP David Lammy.
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The Muslim Prison Population Has Surged, Here's Why The 'Stereotypes And Myths' Are Wrong

MP's review calls it a 'worrying' trend.
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Less Than 8% Of Animal Abusers Are Sent To Prison, Latest RSPCA Figures Reveal

Tougher sentences for animal abuse need to be implemented, charities say.
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