Riot-related justice affecting serious rape and sex offence cases, chief of CPS watchdog says
‘Inevitable’ immense strain on system will create more delays as fast-tracked defendants plead not guilty
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‘Inevitable’ immense strain on system will create more delays as fast-tracked defendants plead not guilty
The rise of synthetic opioids in recreational narcotics, including ecstasy and cocaine, has led to death rates more than doubling in decade
Inspectors warn that removing neighbourhood officers from their duties to deal with demonstrations is hurting force’s ability to fight crime
Sonny Stringer used a high-powered bicycle to carry out his crimes before leading police in a 50mph pursuit across the city
Director of public prosecutions considers terror offences for those who plan ‘serious disruption’ with purpose of ‘advancing ideology’
It comes as Government’s independent reviewer of terror legislation warns against rushing to declare violent disorder as terrorism
Tech billionaire reposts video of rioters brawling outside Birmingham pub with message: ‘Why aren’t all communities protected in Britain?’
Zamira Hajiyeva, who spent millions shopping at Harrods, is believed to have obtained her properties as a result of financial crime
Sir Mark Rowley reacted as he left Cobra meeting, where response to far-Right violence sweeping UK was discussed
PM to lead Cobra meeting after rioters take to the streets in Bolton, Middlesbrough and Rotherham in a weekend of violence
Teenager charged with murdering three young girls at Taylor Swift-themed holiday club
Former BBC presenter arrested last year and pleaded guilty to making indecent images on Wednesday
Newsreader kept his taxpayer-funded salary despite bosses at the corporation being aware he had been detained over serious offences