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The disgrace of Britain's jails
Overcrowding, reoffending, and mandatory sentencing have created prisons that are ineffective and expensive, a charity warns
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'Britain’s most notorious serial sex attacker' under arrest
Sunday, 15 November 2009
The man believed to be Britain’s most notorious serial sex attacker was arrested by the Metropolitan Police tonight.
Crime Exchange: What we can learn from each other
Saturday, 14 November 2009
Our crime correspondent's swap with his counterpart on 'The Baltimore Sun' ends today with the two reporters revealing the transatlantic tips that could benefit both cities.
Stalker jailed for killing woman who rejected him
Saturday, 14 November 2009
A "delusional" slaughterman was jailed for life yesterday for killing a woman who rejected him, in front of her three daughters with a bolt-gun, hours after she called police to complain that he was stalking her.
Claims of racist abuse by Romford Scout troop
Saturday, 14 November 2009
Police are investigating claims a Scout troop shouted abuse at a group of Jewish veterans during a Remembrance Sunday parade.
Be aggressive over enforcing fines, Straw tells magistrates
Saturday, 14 November 2009
Justice Secretary Jack Straw today urged magistrates to be "more aggressive" about enforcing the payment of fines.
Total pleads guilty over oil depot blast
Friday, 13 November 2009
Total is not expected to be sentenced until trials are held for the four other companies involved.
Killer facing new life term for rape
Friday, 13 November 2009
A convicted killer was facing another life sentence tonight after he was convicted of brutally raping a woman just months after being released from prison on parole.
Bouncer not guilty of nightclub rape
Friday, 13 November 2009
A doorman was cleared today of raping a customer in the toilets of celebrity club.
Prison officer jailed for having inmate's baby
Friday, 13 November 2009
Kelly-Anne McDade admitted misconduct in a public office after a love-affair with a "dangerous offender".
Guns, ammunition and cigarettes uncovered at port
Friday, 13 November 2009
Eight hand guns, plus 200 rounds of ammunition and 9,600 cigarettes were uncovered by customs officials hidden inside a lorry arriving at a major British port.
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