Government blocks sentencing rules for ethnic minority offenders
New sentencing guidelines for ethnic minority offenders have been scrapped after a standoff between senior judges and the government. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood opposed the rules, arguing they would create a “two-tier” justice system. The guidelines, developed over months, instructed judges to seek extra information before sentencing offenders from minority groups. The Sentencing Council, which […]
Daughter of ‘Ask for Angela’ namesake calls for stronger action on women’s safety
The daughter of Angela Crompton, whose name inspired the Ask for Angela safety scheme, is calling for stricter government action to ensure its proper implementation. Angela was killed by her husband in 2012, and the initiative allows people in bars and clubs to discreetly seek help if they feel unsafe. Hollie Crompton, Angela’s daughter, says […]