Shabana Mahmood to bring bill to Commons this week in attempt to overturn new requirement on pre-sentence reportsMinisters are planning to introduce a last-minute rule change this week to overturn sentencing guidelines which...
Read MorePM said ministers would consider next steps over guidance for judges in England and Wales aimed at tackling biasUK politics live – latest updatesThe prime minister has signalled he is prepared to change the law to stop the...
Read MoreJustice secretary says ‘all options are on the table’ and threatens to change law Keir Starmer has said that he is “disappointed” at the Sentencing Council’s refusal to agree to the...
Read MoreJustice secretary criticises response and threatens to change law over guidance to judges aimed at tackling biasThe Sentencing Council for England and Wales has rejected demands from Shabana Mahmood, the justice secretary, to...
Read MoreCampaigners welcome decision saying Home Office acted unlawfullyDowning Street has declined to comment on claims that half the cabinet would like Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, to rethink the proposed cuts to disability...
Read MoreCampaigners welcome decision saying Home Office acted unlawfullyDowning Street has declined to comment on claims that half the cabinet would like Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, to rethink the proposed cuts to disability...
Read MorePoll suggests Reform are ahead of Labour by 40% to 35%This is from Damian Lyons Lowe, head of the Survation polling company, commenting on the Runcorn and Helsby byelection polling (see 11.25am) on...
Read MoreLouise Haigh and Layla Moran cite broadcaster in arguing for amendment that would ban such agreements that stopped staff revealing harassmentIn the Commons Robert Jenrick, the shadow justice secretary, is asking Shabana Mahmood...
Read MorePM’s spokesman says he told cabinet they should take responsibility for measures, unlike ‘trend under previous government’In the Commons Robert Jenrick, the shadow justice secretary, is asking Shabana Mahmood...
Read MoreWatchdog warns that move, which also includes domestic abusers, must be closely watched to keep public safeDomestic abusers and sex offenders in England and Wales will be rehabilitated by less-experienced staff with fewer...
Read MoreThis live blog is now closed, you can read more of our UK political coverage hereLucy Powell, the leader of the Commons, defended the government’s position on the new Sentencing Council guidelines (see 9.46am) during...
Read MoreMove comes after body recommended changes that would make ethnicity or faith a greater factor in judges’ decisionsShabana Mahmood has ordered a review of the powers of the independent body which draws up judges’...
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