Offenders should be moved to open prisons to tackle overcrowding, says former justice secretary

In the past year, the government has blocked 128 prisoners serving abolished Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences from moving to open conditions despite Parole Board recommendations, sparking outrage from politicians and campaigners. More than 2,600 inmates are still trapped under these indefinite jail terms, with some shocking cases such as James Lawrence, Thomas White, and Abdullahi Suleman highlighting the injustices of the system. At least 90 IPP prisoners have tragically taken their own lives...

Nottinghamshire Police constable Matthew Hunt was dismissed after sending sexual messages to a 14-year-old girl he met through his duties, intending to meet her in person. Chief constable Ivan Balhatchet chaired the panel and concluded that Hunt's actions were premeditated and predatory, showing a lack of integrity and respect for the victim and her family. The misconduct panel found that Hunt's behavior constituted child sexual exploitation and indicated a deliberate and planned effort to engage...

Starting January 6, the Ninove police station will operate daily from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with Mayor Guy D’haeseleer planning to extend hours to include night shifts on weekends, improving community service accessibility. Previously limited to weekday hours and closed on weekends and holidays, the station will now be open every day, allowing visitors to come without appointments but with potential waiting times, while appointments can still be made in advance for those who...

Former Myanmar minister Paul Scully, who now resides in Britain, has joined the chorus of voices calling for the release of imprisoned democracy campaigner Aung San Suu Kyi, emphasizing her crucial role in the fight for freedom in the country. Three former UK foreign secretaries have also urged for Suu Kyi's release, highlighting the trumped-up charges against her and advocating for her opportunity to lead Myanmar democratically. Suu Kyi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, rose...

Warren Upton, the oldest survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor and last living crew member of the USS Utah, passed away at 105 due to pneumonia in California. His experience during the 1941 attack, where he swam to safety under enemy fire, left a lasting impact. With only 15 survivors left out of 87,000 military personnel stationed in Oahu, Upton's legacy as a courageous witness to history endures. Full Article

The White House has noticed potential Russian involvement in the Christmas Day crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane that killed 38 people, with evidence pointing to Russian air defense systems. The U.S. has offered assistance in the investigation, while Azerbaijani officials suggest external interference caused the crash. Media reports suggest the plane may have been hit by a Russian missile, similar to the 2014 Malaysia Airlines disaster, prompting comparisons to that tragic incident. Full Article