The Conservatives are urging the government to overrule proposed changes by the Sentencing Council that would prioritize the ethnicity or faith of offenders when determining sentencing in England and Wales. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood plans to challenge the guidance, which is set to take effect in April, emphasizing the importance of pre-sentence reports for judges to consider individual circumstances. Critics, including shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick, argue that the new guidelines could lead to unequal treatment under the law, with concerns raised about potential bias against certain groups.
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British woman killed after car crashes into bakery on popular holiday island
A British tourist was killed when an SUV crashed into a bakery in Tigaki, Greece, while she and her husband were seated outside on Friday afternoon. The driver reportedly lost control before the collision, and both the couple and the driver were taken to the hospital; the woman later succumbed to her injuries, while her husband remains in critical condition, and the driver suffered minor injuries. Investigations into the incident are ongoing, with news footage...
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