Focus
Justice Secretary Alex Chalk
Harsher Measures for Criminals in King’s Speech Set to Put Pressure on Prison Capacity
The government has unveiled several measures in the King’s Speech that would hand out longer sentences or keep criminals in jail for longer.
Judges Given New Powers to Stop Sham Legal Claims Used by Oligarchs and Mega Rich
Justice Secretary Alex Chalk said a newly passed act will protect free speech and democracy as he vowed to fight back against abuses of Britain’s courts.
Prison Governor Chief Warns Jails Could Run out of Space Within Days
Andrea Albutt said Britain’s prison system is ‘completely broken’ as inmate numbers reach capacity crisis levels.
Justice Secretary Says Murderers Will Automatically Lose Parenting Rights
Alex Chalk plans to automatically remove parenting rights to people who are convicted of murdering their children’s other parent.
