Tag: Ministry of Justice
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Indefinite sentence prisoner loses Parole Board bid to be freed
[ad_1] A summary of a Parole Board decision, published on Wednesday, said: “After considering the circumstances of his offending, the progress made while in custody and the evidence presented at the hearing, the panel was not satisfied that release at this point would be safe for the protection of the public. [ad_2] Source link
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Prisoners could be released 60 days early under move to ease overcrowding
[ad_1] Justice Secretary Alex Chalk said the extension would be for a ‘time-limited period’ and only for ‘low level offenders’. [ad_2] Source link
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Minister: Magistrates can act on harsh secret justice cases
[ad_1] Single Justice Procedure cases have been under the spotlight after a slew of harsh convictions were uncovered [ad_2] Source link
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British Airways killer loses High Court bid for freedom
[ad_1] Robert Brown bludgeoned 46-year-old Joanna Simpson with a claw hammer in their family home in October 2010. [ad_2] Source link
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Killer pilot takes legal action to stop his release from prison being blocked
[ad_1] Philip Rule KC, representing Brown, said in written arguments that there had been “high level political support” for a campaign against Brown’s release, adding that “prejudicial documentation” from Ms Simpson’s family had allegedly been unfairly considered “in secret behind closed doors”. [ad_2] Source link
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Double child killer Colin Pitchfork to face fresh parole hearing
[ad_1] A Government source said it was “deeply concerning that having made one flawed decision, the Parole Board have made another, causing immense distress to the families of Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth”, adding: “They are again left with no certainty and the Lord Chancellor has sought an urgent meeting with the Parole Board.” [ad_2]…
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Widow’s anger at wait for jail decision over killer who stabbed police officer
[ad_1] Gill Merrin said the delay in finding out whether Paul Weddle will be moved to open prison after 30 years behind bars is ‘the last straw’. [ad_2] Source link
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Plans to move Civil Service jobs outside London accelerated
[ad_1] The relocation of more than 20,000 jobs away from the capital will be brought forward to 2027, the Government has said. [ad_2] Source link
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‘Time is up’ for rapists and predators as ‘progress made’ says Justice Secretary
[ad_1] Increase in rapists being prosecuted is sign of ‘zero tolerance’, Alex Chalk says [ad_2] Source link
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Calls for inquiry after 2,000 Government devices lost or stolen in last year
[ad_1] The Government has spent at least £944,092 replacing the lost devices. [ad_2] Source link