A rape victim’s sexual history could no longer be used as evidence in court under new plans to minimise the effects of myths and misconceptions about rape on the trial process. A new consultation paper by the Law Commission set out proposals for reforming the way that evidence is used in sexual offences prosecutions. The…
MP Blames ‘Pandemic Puppies’ For 700 Percent Surge in Dog Attacks
Dog-on-dog attacks have “skyrocketed” by 700 percent since the pandemic, Parliament has been told. MP Anna Firth said the increase was down to the purchasing of “pandemic puppies” during COVID-19 lockdowns as she called for a new law to tackle the scourge. The Tory politician said the true figure is likely to be far higher—as…
Braverman Announces ‘Redress Scheme’ for Child Sexual Abuse Victims
The government has announced plans to set up a redress scheme for victims of child sexual abuse. Home Secretary Suella Braverman said on Monday that the government will consult victims and survivors and draw on lessons from other jurisdictions to “deliver justice and an appropriate form of redress.” Speaking to MPs in response to the Independent…
Two Boys Killed in Cardiff Crash Before Riots Erupt And Police Attacked
“Large-scale disorder” broke out overnight in Cardiff following a crash in which two teenage boys were killed, police said on Tuesday. Several vehicles were set alight, property was damaged, and police officers were injured as a result of the violence. Police say the riot appeared to have been caused by rumours that the deaths were…
Christian Teacher Banned After Misgendering Pupil
A teacher has been banned from his profession for misgendering a pupil in a case thought to be the first of its kind in the UK. Joshua Sutcliffe was struck off by the Teacher’s Regulation Authority (TRA) for “unprofessional conduct” and “bringing the profession into disrepute’ over refusing to use a pupil’s preferred pronouns. A…
Political and Environmental Restrictions Could Drive Housing Supply to New Lows: Report
Party politics and rules imposed by the government’s adviser for the natural environment in England could lead to see the net housing supply drop considerably, the Home Builders Federation (HBF) has warned. The housing supply could drop by up to 122,000 homes per year, HBF said in its March report (pdf), adding that in 2021/22…
Manhunt for City Trader Who Absconded During £70 Million Ponzi Fraud
An international arrest warrant has been issued for a City of London trader who absconded while on bail before being convicted in absentia of running a £70 million Ponzi scheme. On Monday, Anthony Constantinou, 41, was found guilty at Southwark Crown Court of one count of fraud, two counts of fraudulent trading and four counts…
Eurozone Business Growth Solid in May but Shows Signs of Easing: Flash PMI
LONDON—Eurozone business growth remained resilient but slowed slightly more than thought this month as the bloc’s dominant services industry lost a little of its shine and the downturn in the manufacturing sector deepened, a survey showed on Tuesday. HCOB’s flash Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for the bloc, compiled by S&P Global and seen as…
Dominic Raab to Stand Down as MP at Next Election
Dominic Raab, who resigned from the Cabinet last month, has confirmed he will stand down as an MP at the next general election. Raab, a key ally of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, resigned as deputy prime minister and justice secretary on April 21 over bullying allegations. Raab will not contest his Esher and Walton seat,…
New Search for Madeleine McCann, UK Toddler Missing Since 2007, Portuguese Police Confirm
LISBON—Portuguese police have said they will resume searching for Madeleine McCann, the British toddler who disappeared in the country’s Algarve region in 2007, in the next few days. Portugal’s Judicial Police released a statement confirming local media reports that they would conduct the search at the request of the German authorities and in the presence…
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