Tag: Criminal Justice Reform
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Labour MPs Push Back on Starmer’s Jury Trial Limits Plan
Rising tensions within Labour over criminal justice reform Nearly 40 Labour MPs have signaled to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer that they are not prepared to back his party’s proposed limits on jury trials. In a move that highlights tensions within Labour’s ranks on how to tackle case backlogs and efficiency in the courts, the…
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Labour MPs push back on Starmer’s jury trial limits proposals
Labour MPs push back on jury trial limits In a sign of mounting unease within the Labour Party, nearly 40 Labour MPs have warned Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer that they are not prepared to back proposals to limit jury trials. The letter, written largely from the party’s left flank, argues that the suggested reforms…
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Labour MPs press Starmer on jury trial limits amid reform worries
Labour MPs push back on jury trial limits Nearly 40 Labour MPs have written to party leader Sir Keir Starmer to express serious concerns about proposed limits on jury trials. The letter, signed by MPs largely aligned with the party’s left flank, argues that restricting jury service is not a “silver bullet” for the criminal…
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Ontario jail health crisis: a woman’s miscarriage exposes systemic neglect
Overview: A troubling glimpse into jail healthcare In Ontario’s correctional system, health care is meant to be a basic right, not a privilege doled out only when time and attention permit. Yet, reports of delayed treatment and inadequate care in jails have repeatedly surfaced, and the case of a woman who suffered a miscarriage followed…
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Victoria to Crack Down on Violence Against Retail Workers: Up to Five-Year Jail Terms Proposed
Policy aims: stronger protections for frontline workers Victoria is moving to strengthen the legal framework protecting frontline staff in retail and hospitality. The government’s proposed reforms would introduce jail terms of up to five years for individuals who assault or threaten workers in these sectors. The move reflects ongoing concerns about violence in stores, cafes,…
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The One Word That Shifted Labor’s Stance on Juvenile Justice in Victoria
What happened in Melbourne’s political briefing room In a pivotal move, Victorian Labor signaled a shift in its approach to youth crime after a concise, provocative piece of feedback from the electorate. Minutes before a cabinet meeting, Attorney-General Sonya Kilkenny presented a new framework for handling children who commit serious offences. The submission argued for…
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Urgent Parliament Debate After Damning Police Handling Report on McSkimming Saga
Overview of the Urgent Debate The parliament is preparing for an urgent debate following the release of a damning report into how police handled complaints against former senior officer Jevon McSkimming. The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) concluded that serious misconduct occurred at high levels, prompting political urgency and public scrutiny. Lawmakers are expected to…
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Victoria’s Youth Justice Overhaul: Could Children as Young as 14 Face Life for Violent Crimes?
Introduction: A sweeping shift in Victoria’s youth justice policy The Victorian government is poised to overhaul its youth justice system, introducing measures that would allow children as young as 14 to be imprisoned for life in certain violent crime scenarios. The reform package, announced amid rising violent crime concerns, signals a move away from traditional…
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Victorian Youth Justice Overhaul: Allowing 14-Year-Olds to Be Tried as Adults for Violent Crimes
Policy Shift Targets Rising Violence Victoria is moving toward a significant overhaul of its youth justice system in response to increasing violent crime rates. The proposed changes could allow courts to determine that some offenders as young as 14 face adult-time penalties for violent offenses, marking a notable departure from traditional approaches to juvenile justice.…
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Mistaken Prisoner Release 2024: Two Still At Large
Overview Two prisoners who were freed by mistake in 2024 remain unaccounted for, and a separate incident in June 2025 saw two additional inmates released in error who have not been found. The BBC and other authorities are continuing to pursue leads and review procedures to prevent similar incidents in the future. These cases highlight…