Criminal Justice


Met PC sacked for turning 'blind eye' to criminal husband
(01/07/22) Her husband was one of six people including two other Met officers sentenced last May following an investigation by the Met's Anti-Corruption Crime Command.

Probationer jailed for misconduct in public office after pestering arrestee
(30/06/22) PC Oliver Binns continued to try and contact woman despite being blocked by her.

Police Crime Sentencing and Courts Act comes into force
(28/06/22) Two year sentence for assault on Emergency Workers and Harpers Law are among the changes.

Barristers' strike 'bang in line with the needs of the police'
(27/06/22) Barristers began strike action today, with picket lines formed outside the Old Bailey and Manchester Crown Court among others.