The Sentencing Council has recently announced new court rules in England and Wales that will consider “pregnancy, childbirth and post-natal care” as a mitigating factor when determining sentencing for pregnant women and new mothers who have been convicted of most types of crimes. This means that judges will now be able to take into account
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In response to a recent surge in knife attacks in Bristol, schoolchildren are being equipped with the knowledge and tools to treat serious stab wounds. As a proactive measure to address the growing concern of violent incidents involving knives, bleed kits containing pads, bandages, and tourniquets have been made available to schools. This initiative aims
As the first-ever planned daytime closure of a five-mile stretch of the M25 takes place, residents and businesses near junctions 10 and 11 are bracing for what could be a traffic nightmare. The closure, which will last until 6am on Monday, is causing concerns for those living and operating in the area. With an 11.5-mile
The recent investigation conducted by Sky News/Independent Patient 11 podcast has brought to light a disturbing truth – there have been nearly 20,000 new sexual abuse, harassment, and rape complaints within mental health trusts in England since 2019. This shocking revelation has prompted Rape Crisis England & Wales (RCE) to call for a public inquiry
The government’s new definition of extremism has caused quite a stir among various groups, with two far-right organisations and three Islamist groups being singled out by Michael Gove. These groups are now facing scrutiny under the new definition, which could result in them being banned from meeting ministers or receiving public money. One of the
Recent official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) indicate a slight growth in the UK economy in January. The gross domestic product (GDP), which measures everything produced in the UK, showed a 0.2% increase. This positive growth comes after the declaration of a recession last month due to two consecutive periods of negative
The controversial social media influencers, Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, have recently been arrested in Romania on charges of sexual aggression dating back to between 2012 and 2015. The brothers were detained on Monday night after an European arrest warrant was issued by Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London. Despite denying all allegations against them,
Esther Ghey, a mother who tragically lost her daughter Brianna to a senseless murder, has shown incredible strength and resilience in her journey towards healing. Recently, she met with the family of the girl who orchestrated Brianna’s murder, Scarlett Jenkinson, in a meeting that was described as “positive and respectful”. During the meeting, Ms. Ghey
The first official photograph of the Princess of Wales has been released since she underwent abdominal surgery in January. The image of Kate and her children, taken in Windsor earlier this week by the Prince of Wales, was posted on social media on Mother’s Day as she thanked the public for their continued support following
In the wake of a tragic incident where a woman’s partner was murdered by a neighbour wielding a crossbow, there is a growing call for the government to tighten restrictions on these weapons. Laura Sugden, who survived the attack while pregnant, is advocating for stricter regulations on the possession of crossbows to prevent such tragedies