The Sentencing Council in England and Wales has announced new court rules that will change the way pregnant women and new mothers are sentenced for most types of crimes. “Pregnancy, childbirth, and post-natal care” will now be considered as a mitigating factor in determining the severity of a sentence. This change is significant as it
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In light of recent violent incidents involving knife attacks in Bristol, schoolchildren are being equipped with the necessary skills to administer first aid to victims of serious stab wounds. The rise in knife crime has prompted the distribution of bleed kits containing essential supplies such as pads, bandages, and tourniquets to schools in the area.
The planned daytime closure of the M25 between junctions 10 and 11 has stirred concerns among residents and businesses in the vicinity. The closure, aimed at facilitating the demolition of the Clearmount bridge for motorway improvements, has resulted in a five-mile stretch of the motorway remaining shut until 6am on Monday. This closure has led
Recently, a Sky News investigation brought to light nearly 20,000 new complaints of sexual abuse, harassment, and rape in more than 30 mental health trusts in England since 2019. These disturbing findings have prompted Rape Crisis England & Wales (RCE) to call for a public inquiry into the issue, describing the situation as “appalling” and
The recent announcement by Michael Gove in the House of Commons regarding the reassessment of certain groups under the government’s new definition of extremism has sparked controversy and opposition from the organizations named. Two far-right groups and three Islamist organizations were singled out by the communities secretary as causes for concern. These groups now face
The latest official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that the UK economy saw growth in January. The gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.2%, marking a positive change after a period of negative growth that led to a recession being declared last month. While the overall growth is a good sign,
The news of social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan’s arrest in Romania over allegations of sexual aggression has shocked many. The brothers, aged 37 and 35 respectively, were detained on Monday night on charges dating back to between 2012 and 2015. They were handed an European arrest warrant issued by Westminster Magistrates’
The power of forgiveness and understanding can be transformative, as demonstrated by Esther Ghey in her approach to tragedy. Instead of harboring anger and resentment, she chose to meet with the family of the girl who murdered her daughter, Brianna, with an open heart and a willingness to work together towards a common goal of
Princess Kate, also known as the Princess of Wales, has recently shared her first official photograph since undergoing abdominal surgery in January. The picture, captured by the Prince of Wales himself in Windsor, features Kate with her children on Mother’s Day. In the image, Kate can be seen embracing her younger children, Prince Louis and
The tragic story of Laura Sugden and Shane Gilmer, who were attacked by their neighbor with a crossbow in 2018, has sparked a call for the government to tighten restrictions on the possession of such weapons. Laura, who was pregnant at the time of the attack, has been a vocal advocate for change ever since,