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Sentence increase for predatory paedophile

Sentence increase for predatory paedophile

Monday, 20 April 2026

A man who groomed and sexually abused multiple girls across the UK has his sentence increased after the Solicitor General intervened. ...

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CNC leads multi force legal mock trial event

CNC leads multi force legal mock trial event

Friday, 17 April 2026

The CNC's Legal Services team worked with leading barristers and legal professionals to deliver a a civil mock trial as a unique training opportunity...

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MMO and NIFCA joint enforcement operation at Port of Blyth results in successful prosecution

MMO and NIFCA joint enforcement operation at Port of Blyth results in successful prosecution

Friday, 17 April 2026

The owner and a master of a UK-registered fishing vessel have both been sentenced following a joint enforcement operation and subsequent inspections c...

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MMO and NIFCA joint enforcement operation results in successful prosecution

MMO and NIFCA joint enforcement operation results in successful prosecution

Friday, 17 April 2026

The owner and a master of a UK-registered fishing vessel have both been sentenced following a joint enforcement operation and subsequent inspections c...

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Urgent action to rapidly improve HMP Woodhill

Urgent action to rapidly improve HMP Woodhill

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Specialist staff, tougher disciplinary action and bolstered security measures will be deployed at HMP Woodhill to reduce violence, combat drugs and im...

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RAAC hit court reopens in boost for London justice

RAAC hit court reopens in boost for London justice

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Victims across London will see justice delivered faster and fairer as Harrow Crown Court reopens in a major Government drive to cut court backlogs. ...

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SFO sets out ambitions for year ahead

SFO sets out ambitions for year ahead

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Director presents roadmap for organisation at first public event....

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Faster and fairer justice for victims thanks to major magistrate recruitment drive

Faster and fairer justice for victims thanks to major magistrate recruitment drive

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Thousands of new magistrates will be recruited and trained in under half the time it currently takes thanks to a new drive to bolster the ranks and de...

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The United Kingdom remains concerned by the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Great Lakes region: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom remains concerned by the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Great Lakes region: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on the Great Lakes Region....

Environment Agency secures £2.35m for environmental improvements

Environment Agency secures £2.35m for environmental improvements

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

The Environment Agency has secured £2.35 million from Yorkshire Water for environmental improvements following a series of pollution incidents....

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Asylum hotels close as government scales up use of large sites

Asylum hotels close as government scales up use of large sites

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Eleven more asylum hotels have been returned to communities nationwide, with further closures coming soon as the Home Office ends their use for good....

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Digital overhaul of prison system to drive down release errors

Digital overhaul of prison system to drive down release errors

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Shocking accidental prisoner releases to be stamped out, as the Government moves to digitalise the archaic paper-based prison system....

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Martyn's Law guidance published to help businesses

Martyn's Law guidance published to help businesses

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

New guidance published to help organisations and businesses prepare for terrorist threats and protect lives....

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Major clean up begins at notorious Kidlington waste site

Major clean up begins at notorious Kidlington waste site

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

An estimated 21,000 tonnes of illegal waste to be removed after being dumped by criminal gangs...

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River Test diesel spill results in £350,000 for river project

River Test diesel spill results in £350,000 for river project

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

WFL UK Ltd paid £350,000 to Wessex Rivers Trust after a 2021 diesel spill on the River Test....

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Water voles to benefit from £300,000 Wessex Water enforcement

Water voles to benefit from £300,000 Wessex Water enforcement

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

The Environment Agency has secured £300,000 from Wessex Water for the Yeovil Rivers Community Trust, to be used to improve habitat in the Upper Yeo ca...

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Appointment as Chair of the Legal Services Board

Appointment as Chair of the Legal Services Board

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of Monisha Shah as Chair of the Legal Services Board....

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Councils backed with millions to take on rogue landlords

Councils backed with millions to take on rogue landlords

Monday, 13 April 2026

Local authorities across England are receiving an extra £41 million to cover costs for new enforcement powers through the landmark Renters' Rights Act...

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AI court transcripts to boost access to justice for victims

AI court transcripts to boost access to justice for victims

Monday, 13 April 2026

A new study will explore how AI can be used to transcribe court hearings and open the door to faster, cheaper access to court records for victims....

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Crackdown on water companies delivers record funding to restore harm done to waterways

Crackdown on water companies delivers record funding to restore harm done to waterways

Monday, 13 April 2026

Record £8.5 million funding secured through enforcement action will be reinvested directly into repairing harm to rivers and habitats ...

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Appointment of a new Independent Prevent Commissioner

Appointment of a new Independent Prevent Commissioner

Monday, 13 April 2026

The Home Secretary has announced the appointment of Tim Jacques as the government’s new Independent Prevent Commissioner....

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Certification Officer: Announcements

Certification Officer: Announcements

Monday, 13 April 2026

General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer...

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Ex LCF CEO and wife admit to multiple breaches of court order

Ex LCF CEO and wife admit to multiple breaches of court order

Monday, 13 April 2026

SFO action results in Michael and Debbie Thomson held in contempt....

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New funding to expand specialist patrols

New funding to expand specialist patrols

Friday, 10 April 2026

£5 million funding boost to increase deployment of highly trained officers to identify and disrupt criminals and terrorists in key public spaces. ...

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New laws to crackdown on harmful pornography

New laws to crackdown on harmful pornography

Friday, 10 April 2026

Possessing or publishing pornography depicting incest or adults pretending to be children to be criminalised and tech execs could be held liable. ...

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UK considers ban on owning signal jamming devices used by car thieves and shoplifters

UK considers ban on owning signal jamming devices used by car thieves and shoplifters

Thursday, 09 April 2026

The UK government is considering tougher measures against criminals exploiting gadgets designed to hack doorbells and vehicle tracking systems....

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Knife homicides down 27% after 63,000 knives taken off streets

Knife homicides down 27% after 63,000 knives taken off streets

Thursday, 09 April 2026

More than 63,000 knives and weapons have been taken off our streets under this government. ...

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Schools in knife crime hotspots to get targeted support

Schools in knife crime hotspots to get targeted support

Thursday, 09 April 2026

Schools in high knife crime hotspots to get targeted support to divert children away from crime. ...

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Knife crime hotspots to see surge in police operations

Knife crime hotspots to see surge in police operations

Thursday, 09 April 2026

High knife crime hotspots to see surge in police patrols, knife arches and Live Facial Recognition to catch perpetrators....

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Victims and bereaved get more time to challenge lenient sentences

Victims and bereaved get more time to challenge lenient sentences

Thursday, 09 April 2026

Victims and bereaved families will get longer to challenge sentences they don't feel fit the crime they've suffered ...

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