Seventy-five years ago Nazi propagandist William Joyce (“Lord Haw-Haw”) was convicted for high treason. This article summarises the events leading up to his conviction and execution. It then considers the current law on treason and recent calls for reform.
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Domestic Violence and Abuse in the UK (83 KB, PDF)
The Crime Survey for England and Wales 2013/14 revealed that approximately 28.3 percent of women and 14.7 percent of men in England and Wales have experienced some form of domestic abuse since the age of 16, which is the equivalent of an estimated 4.9 million female and 2.7 million male victims. Further, a report by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary has revealed that since 2013, the number of recorded cases of domestic violence and abuse in England and Wales has increased by 31 percent (from 269,700 to 353,100). This In Focus note provides further statistical breakdowns of domestic violence and abuse in the United Kingdom, and highlights some of the recent policies and legislation aimed at addressing the issue.
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Domestic Violence and Abuse in the UK (83 KB, PDF)
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The sentencing of offenders whose crimes lead to the death of an emergency service worker can vary depending upon the conviction received. The Harper’s Law campaign has called for life sentences to be imposed in instances where an emergency service worker is killed as a direct result of a crime. This article discusses life sentences, minimum terms, and recent calls for change to sentencing in England and Wales. This is due to be the subject of an oral question in the House of Lords on 1 October 2020.
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The bill would provide for changes in the sentencing, release and monitoring of terrorism offenders. This briefing explains what the bill would do and what happened to it in the House of Commons.
