Teenager jailed for first acid killing on dementia carer in High Wycombe
A teenager has been jailed for 17 years for the first acid killing in the UK. Xeneral Webster, 19, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Joanne Rand part way through
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Funding doubled for youth crime prevention scheme as violence rates soar
The Government is to double funding for a scheme to steer children and teenagers away from violence after a sharp rise in crime rates. Home Secretary Sajid Javid is to
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Children ‘exploited and goaded’ into Londonderry violence, says Bradley
Dissident republicans who have “nothing to offer their communities” have “exploited and goaded” children into violence in Londonderry, according to the Northern Ireland Secretary. Karen Bradley hit out as she
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Squalid and overcrowded cells seen as ‘normal’ according to Chief Inspector of Prisons
Prison staff have become “inured” to conditions in jails that are unacceptable in 21st century Britain, a watchdog has warned. In a scathing critique, Chief Inspector of Prisons Peter Clarke
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Teen girls arrested after ambulance crews pelted with bricks and glass after hoax call
Two teenage girls have been arrested after ambulance crews were pelted with bricks, glass and furniture as they attended what turned out to be a hoax call. The rapid response
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New guidance will see sentencing tightened up for sex offenders who flout court orders
More criminals including sex offenders and stalkers could be locked up for flouting court orders under new sentencing rules. Judges and magistrates are being issued with the first comprehensive guidance
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Gwent scheme will see first time offenders offered course to avoid court
Offenders in South Wales who commit low-level crimes while under the influence of alcohol will be offered the chance to take a two-hour educational course rather than face court, police
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Inspectors praise results of incentive scheme at young offender institution
Inspectors have praised a young offender institution where boys are rewarded for good behaviour with sweets or access to computer games. The prisons watchdog commended HMYOI Werrington for creating a
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Temporary release scheme hailed as aid in fight against drugs in prison
Releasing more prisoners on temporary licence could help tackle the drugs crisis in jails, a new report suggests. The scheme does not feel like a real possibility to most inmates,
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Rewards for good behaviour sees significant drop in violence at young offenders unit
Levels of violence at a young offender institution have dropped after teenagers were rewarded for good behaviour – including being given sweets and chocolate. Inspectors found an 80% reduction in
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