ROY COHN THE DEVIL’S ADVOCATE
Roy Cohn was one of the most consequential behind-the-scenes operators in 20th-century American power politics. His real-life influence on Donald Trump was significant but only one (late) chapter in a much longer, darker career. Here’s the unvarnished record: 1. Early career – the making of a political hitman (1950s) – Continue Reading
Home Office Fights Bid to Overturn Palestine Action Terror Ban
The Home Office has argued that a legal challenge to the proscription of protest group Palestine Action is not “exceptional” and should not be heard by the High Court. Palestine Action’s founder, Huda Ammori, is pursuing a judicial review after former home secretary Yvette Cooper designated the group a terrorist Continue Reading
CORBY WOMAN JAILED AFTER BREACHING NON-CUSTODIAL SENTENCES
When Second Chances are Exhausted: The Case of Victoria Shaw and the Limits of Non-Custodial Sentences By Court Reporter In a case that underscores both compassion in the justice system and its limits, Victoria Shaw — 52, from Severn Walk, Corby — has been jailed for 12 months after repeatedly Continue Reading
Drama Review: ITV’s “I Fought the Law”
TV’s I Fought the Law retells the Julie Hogg murder and Ann Ming’s fight that changed Britain’s double jeopardy law. Review + case history.
Families Deliver Petition to Downing Street Urging Re-Sentencing of IPP Prisoners
11 September — Today, families affected by Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences will deliver a petition to 10 Downing Street, pressing the UK Government to re-sentence all IPP prisoners. What are IPP Sentences? IPP sentences were introduced in 2005 and abolished in 2012. However, they were not rescinded retrospectively, Continue Reading
Graham Linehan on Trial Over Alleged Harassment of Transgender Campaigner
Graham Linehan, the Irish comedy writer behind Father Ted and The IT Crowd, has gone on trial in London accused of harassing a transgender teenager and damaging her phone during a confrontation at a public event. The 57-year-old appeared at Westminster magistrates’ court on Thursday, where prosecutors alleged he targeted Continue Reading
