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Hundreds more prisoners to be freed in second phase of early release scheme
About 650 more offenders will leave jails in England and Wales early on Tuesday in the second phase of the government's plan to tackle the prison population crisis. The group will include offenders serving up to two and a half years for crimes. Under the new rules, they are leaving jail after serving a third of their sentence behind bars, rather than half.
Hundreds more prisoners to be freed in second phase of early release scheme
Dominic Casciani - Home and Legal Correspondent Tue, 13 October 2026 at 1:13 am UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An inmate walks free from HMP Brixton earlier this month, in the first wave of the government's early release scheme [Carl Court/Getty Images] About 650 more offenders will leave jails in England and Wales early on Tuesday in the second phase of the government's plan to tackle the prison population crisis.
Hundreds more prisoners to be freed in second phase of early release scheme
About 650 more offenders will leave jails in England and Wales early on Tuesday in the second phase of the government's plan to tackle the prison population crisis. The group will include offenders serving up to two and a half years for crimes. Under the new rules, they are leaving jail after serving a third of their sentence behind bars, rather than half.
Hundreds more prisoners to be freed in second phase of early release scheme
About 650 more offenders will leave jails in England and Wales early on Tuesday in the second phase of the government's plan to tackle the prison population crisis. The group will include offenders serving up to two and a half years for crimes. Under the new rules, they are leaving jail after serving a third of their sentence behind bars, rather than half.
Hundreds more prisoners to be freed in second phase of early release scheme
An inmate walks free from HMP Brixton earlier this month, in the first wave of the government's early release scheme About 650 more offenders will leave jails in England and Wales early on Tuesday in the second phase of the government's plan to tackle the prison population crisis. The group will include offenders serving up to two and a half years for crimes. Under the new rules, they are leaving jail after serving a third of their sentence behind bars, rather than half.
Hundreds more prisoners to be freed in second phase of early release scheme
About 650 more offenders will leave jails in England and Wales early on Tuesday in the second phase of the government's plan to tackle the prison population crisis. The group will include offenders serving up to two and a half years for crimes. Under the new rules, they are leaving jail after serving a third of their sentence behind bars, rather than half.
Hundreds more prisoners to be freed in second phase of early release scheme
Dominic Casciani - Home and Legal Correspondent Tue 13 October 2026 at 1:13 am UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An inmate walks free from HMP Brixton earlier this month, in the first wave of the government's early release scheme [Carl Court/Getty Images] About 650 more offenders will leave jails in England and Wales early on Tuesday in the second phase of the government's plan to tackle the prison population crisis.
How the new prison release scheme will work - and number of inmates to be freed
About 700 eligible offenders will leave jails in England and Wales on 1 October while some 2,550 are due to be released by the end of the year, under the government's early prison release plan. So why are so many people being let out of jail earlier than expected and how have they been chosen? Why are prisoners being released early? Quite simply, prisons are almost full - and not for the first time.
UK research funded by China front company being sent to Beijing's spies, MI5 warns
More than 100 academics linked to British institutions have unwittingly assisted China's espionage operations against the UK via a front company working for its intelligence and security services, MI5 has warned. In the highly unusual public alert, the UK's internal security service warned universities and academics that continuing ties with China General Technology Research Institute (CGTRI) could ultimately lead to criminal charges for aiding a foreign state.
UK research funded by China front company being sent to Beijing's spies, MI5 warns
More than 100 academics linked to British institutions have unwittingly assisted China's espionage operations against the UK via a front company working for its intelligence and security services, MI5 has warned. In the highly unusual public alert, the UK's internal security service warned universities and academics that continuing ties with China General Technology Research Institute (CGTRI) could ultimately lead to criminal charges for aiding a foreign state.
Former Conservative ministers face serious questions over migrant centre chaos, inquiry hears
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Former Conservative ministers face serious questions over migrant centre chaos, inquiry hears
An overcrowded migrant reception centre, where a man died, raises "very serious questions" for ministers in the former Conservative government, including two home secretaries and former prime ministers, an inquiry has heard. The Manston centre in Kent became overwhelmed in November 2022 at the height of the small boats crisis, with around 4,000 people held there.
Juvenile murder sentence rule doesn't breach human rights, says Supreme Court
Jesse Quaye (left) and Ayomindy Bile were sentenced to serve a minimum of 15 years for murder Scrapping a law that could have shortened a man's prison sentence because he committed murder as a child was not a breach of human rights, the Supreme Court has ruled. Jesse Quaye, then 17, and Ayomindy Bile, then 15, murdered Connor Barrett in 2014 - leading to both being jailed for life with a minimum term of 15 years.
Juvenile murder sentence rule doesn't breach human rights, says Supreme Court
Scrapping a law that could have shortened a man's prison sentence because he committed murder as a child was not a breach of human rights, the Supreme Court has ruled. Jesse Quaye, then 17, and Ayomindy Bile, then 15, murdered Connor Barrett in 2014 - leading to both being jailed for life with a minimum term of 15 years. But a later change in the law meant Quaye could not ask for a review of that minimum term, because he had turned 18 before he was sentenced.
Program: Islamic State: the social media war
As governments step up efforts to counter IS propaganda, Dominic Casciani travels to Canada and Jordan to find out how the online threat is being met there. He speaks to a mother whose son was recruited in Canada and killed in Syria, and to an e-mufti in Jordan who’s trying to challenge IS online. This article represents part of a larger Background Briefing program. Listen to the full report on Sunday at 8.05 am, repeated on Tuesday at 9.05pm.
Key convicted Palestine Action member on the run
A key member of Palestine Action, who is currently on the run, has been convicted in his absence over a break-in that caused damage put at £1.2m to an arms firm. Sean Middlebrough, 33, originally from Liverpool, absconded in October last year after being granted bail for his brother's wedding. The self-proclaimed revolutionary communist has since sent messages to supporters describing himself as a "prisoner of war".
Key convicted Palestine Action member on the run
Dominic Casciani - Home and Legal Correspondent Mon 14 September 2026 at 4:37 pm UTC 4 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sean Middlebrough: Caught on a doorbell camera shortly before the break-in [Court evidence] A key member of Palestine Action, who is currently on the run, has been convicted in his absence over a break-in that caused damage put at £1.2m to an arms firm.
Key convicted Palestine Action member on the run
A key member of Palestine Action, who is currently on the run, has been convicted in his absence over a break-in that caused damage put at £1.2m to an arms firm. Sean Middlebrough, 33, originally from Liverpool, absconded in October last year after being granted bail for his brother's wedding. The self-proclaimed revolutionary communist has since sent messages to supporters describing himself as a "prisoner of war".
Key convicted Palestine Action member on the run
A key member of Palestine Action, who is currently on the run, has been convicted in his absence over a break-in that caused damage put at £1.2m to an arms firm. Sean Middlebrough, 33, originally from Liverpool, absconded in October last year after being granted bail for his brother's wedding. The self-proclaimed revolutionary communist has since sent messages to supporters describing himself as a "prisoner of war".
Key convicted Palestine Action member on the run
A key member of Palestine Action, who is currently on the run, has been convicted in his absence over a break-in that caused damage put at £1.2m to an arms firm. Sean Middlebrough, 33, originally from Liverpool, absconded in October last year after being granted bail for his brother's wedding. The self-proclaimed revolutionary communist has since sent messages to supporters describing himself as a "prisoner of war".
Key convicted Palestine Action member on the run
A key member of Palestine Action, who is currently on the run, has been convicted in his absence over a break-in that caused damage put at £1.2m to an arms firm. Sean Middlebrough, 33, originally from Liverpool, absconded in October last year after being granted bail for his brother's wedding. The self-proclaimed revolutionary communist has since sent messages to supporters describing himself as a "prisoner of war".
Key convicted Palestine Action member on the run
Dominic Casciani - Home and Legal Correspondent Mon, 14 September 2026 at 4:37 pm UTC 4 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sean Middlebrough: Caught on a doorbell camera shortly before the break-in [Court evidence] A key member of Palestine Action, who is currently on the run, has been convicted in his absence over a break-in that caused damage put at £1.2m to an arms firm.
Use all powers necessary on anti-migrant protests, home secretary tells police
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has told police chiefs that lessons must be learned from how they handled last weekend's anti-migrant protests in Dover and Portsmouth - saying she expects officers to use all powers necessary. In a meeting on Thursday she asked for reassurance that plans were in place for the police to move quickly and effectively in dealing with far-right groups seeking to intimidate communities.
Use all powers necessary on anti-migrant protests, home secretary tells police
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has told police chiefs that lessons must be learned from how they handled last weekend's anti-migrant protests in Dover and Portsmouth - saying she expects officers to use all powers necessary. In a meeting on Thursday she asked for reassurance that plans were in place for the police to move quickly and effectively in dealing with far-right groups seeking to intimidate communities.
Why Reform UK undercover donations claims are legally complicated
Reform UK has been hit by a row over foreign donations as the party's leaders and supporters gather for their annual conference. The row centres on allegations which surfaced during undercover filming by Verbatim Investigations - founded by journalists from the Centre for Climate Reporting - and broadcast by Channel 4 News on Thursday. The party denies any wrongdoing and says it is investigating.
About 700 prisoners to be freed on 1 October under revised early release plans
About 700 eligible offenders will leave jails in England and Wales on the morning of 1 October and some 2,550 will have been released by the end of the year, the government's revised early prison release plan shows. The new plan, signed into law and published online, shows Andy Burnham's government kept the promised original schedule of how and when offenders will leave jail, aside from delaying the start date by a month and excluding specific offences from the programme.
Four plead guilty to arson attack on Jewish community ambulances
Four men have pleaded guilty to destroying four Jewish community ambulances in an arson attack causing £1m of damage in north-west London. Hamza Iqbal, 20, Rehan Khan, 19, Judex Atshatshi, and Saif Ali, both aged 18, pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to a charge of destroying or damaging property being reckless whether life would be endangered. The attack, which took place in the early hours of 23 March, saw four vehicles operated by the charity Hatzola set alight in Golders Green.
Four plead guilty to arson attack on Jewish community ambulances
Follow Four plead guilty to arson attack on Jewish community ambulances Dominic Casciani - Home and legal correspondent; Adam Goldsmith Fri, August 28, 2026 at 10:08 AM EDT Four men have pleaded guilty to destroying four Jewish community ambulances in an arson attack causing £1m of damage in north-west London.
Number of asylum seekers in hotels halves in a year
There has been a significant fall in the use of hotels to house asylum seekers waiting for a Home Office decision, data shows. In June 2025 there were more than 32,000 people in hotel rooms, but by June this year it had halved to more than 16,000. There has also been a drop in legal migration arrivals, asylum claims and small boat arrivals to the UK compared to a year ago.
Prince Harry and six others ordered to pay initial £9.5m to Daily Mail publisher
Prince Harry and a group of six other high-profile figures have been ordered to make an initial payment of £9.54m in legal costs to the Daily Mail's publisher after they lost their High Court privacy case. The seven claimants, also including Sir Elton John and Liz Hurley, must pay the initial figure by 28 August - and could potentially pay up to £25m more after that in a victory for Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL).
What could happen to prisoner early release scheme now?
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has changed the incoming early release scheme for some prisoners in England and Wales amid huge political and public pressure to rethink the scheme. His decision to exclude rapists and some other offenders from the plans comes after the widow of PC Andrew Harper described two of his three killers being freed earlier than had been expected as "deplorable".
Palestine Action ban to be reconsidered by Supreme Court
Follow Palestine Action ban to be reconsidered by Supreme Court Dominic Casciani - Home and legal correspondent Thu, July 30, 2026 at 3:53 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The controversial ban under terrorism legislation of the protest group Palestine Action will be reviewed by the Supreme Court.
Teen denies record Channel migrant dinghy crossing
Follow Teen denies record Channel migrant dinghy crossing Dominic Casciani; Nathan Bevan - South East Mon, July 27, 2026 at 3:03 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Border Security Command was pictured towing a dinghy - estimated to be about the same size as a standard bus [PA Media] A teenager accused of endangering the lives of more than 160 migrants by allegedly piloting a record-breaking dinghy crossing of the English Channel is to stand trial.
What could happen to prisoner early release scheme now PM has paused it?
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is pausing an early release scheme for some prisoners in England and Wales. His decision comes after the widow of PC Andrew Harper described the possibility of his killers being freed early as "deplorable". Under the new Sentencing Act set to come into force in September, some 6,000 criminals were due to be released at varying stages - the aim being to ease overcrowding.
Ann Widdecombe was hit on head 21 times with hammer, prosecutors say
Ann Widdecombe died after being hit on the head with a hammer 21 times at her Devon home as she ate lunch, prosecutors have told Westminster Magistrates' Court. Prosecutor Kashif Malik said the man accused of her murder, Joshua Kerry, arrived at her house on 8 July in a red Vauxhall Corsa and entered through the front door.
Ann Widdecombe was hit on head repeatedly with hammer, prosecutors say
Ann Widdecombe died after being hit on the head with a hammer 21 times at her Devon home as she ate lunch, prosecutors have told Westminster Magistrates' Court. Prosecutor Kashif Malik said the man accused of her murder, Joshua Kerry, arrived at her house on July 8 in a red Vauxhall Corsa and entered through the front door.
Ann Widdecombe was hit on head 21 times with hammer, prosecutors say
Ann Widdecombe died after she was hit over head with hammer 21 times, court told Ann Widdecombe died after being hit on the head 21 times with a hammer at her home in Devon, prosecutors have said. It comes as Joshua Kerry, 28, from …
Palestine Action ban is lawful, Court of Appeal rules
Dominic Casciani - Home and legal correspondent; Amy Walker Mon, June 15, 2026 at 12:44 PM UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A number of people gathered outside the Royal Courts of Justice on Monday as the ruling was made [PA Media] The government's proscription of Palestine Action as a terror organisation is lawful, the Court of Appeal has ruled.
Palestine Action ban is lawful, Court of Appeal rules
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Palestine Action activists jailed over factory raid
Four people were convicted for the violent clash which fractured a police officer's spine and caused £1.2m worth of damage Four Palestine Action activists have been jailed after causing £1.2m of damage at a UK site of an Israel-based defence firm. Charlotte Head, 30, Samuel Corner, 23, Leona Kamio, 30, and Fatema Rajwani, 21, were convicted of criminal damage in a retrial after they broke into the Elbit Systems factory near Bristol in August 2024.
Activists to be sentenced as terrorists over raid
Four Palestine Action activists convicted of criminal damage at a UK site of an Israel-based defence firm are to be sentenced as terrorists in what is believed to be a legal first in the UK. Charlotte Head, 30, Samuel Corner, 23, Leona Kamio, 30, and Fatema Rajwani, 21, were convicted of causing £1.2m of damage at the Elbit Systems factory near Bristol in August 2024.
Two migrants jailed under new small boats law
Two men have become the first to be jailed under a new law targeting people who risk the safety of others by piloting small boats across the Channel. Alnour Mohamed Ali, a Sudanese national, was given a 27-month sentence having previously admitted to steering an extremely crowded dinghy carrying 74 people in April. A second man, Afghan national Tajik Mohammed, was given a two-year sentence after pleading guilty to piloting a vessel across the Channel during poor weather conditions in January.
Teen rapists spared jail because of complex limitations, judge said
Teen rapists spared jail because of complex limitations, judge said Three boys convicted of raping two girls in separate attacks were spared custody by a judge because of detailed evidence about the precise nature of their offending, prospects for rehabilitation, and the profound intellectual limitations of two of the teenagers.
Sentences of boys spared custody over rape referred to Court of Appeal
The family of a teenage rape victim whose attackers were spared custody has told the BBC they hope "the correct outcome will prevail" when the case is referred to the Court of Appeal. Two girls, then aged 15 and 14, were raped in separate incidents in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, in November 2024 and January 2025, by two 14-year-olds. Another boy, then 13, was also convicted for his involvement in the second attack.
Gisèle Pelicot 'deeply shocked' by decision not to jail boys in rape case
Tabby Wilson; Dominic Casciani - Home and Legal Correspondent; Zahra Fatima Tue 26 May 2026 at 11:41 am UTC 5 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. French rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot has told the BBC she is "deeply shocked" that three teenage boys have been spared custodial sentences over the rape of two girls in Hampshire.
Sentences of boys spared custody over rape referred to Court of Appeal
6 hours ago A hefty custodial sentence is almost certain for Peter Murrell after the former SNP chief executive admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from the party. Under the Scottish legal system there are no formal sentencing guidelines for embezzlement like there are in England. That means you have to look …
Farage was issued with court judgement for £9,400 debt
[PA Media] Reform UK leader Nigel Farage failed to pay a debt of £9,400 and had a County Court judgment imposed against him in 2024. The judgment, which is publicly available on an official national database, shows that the County Court Online service made the finding against the Reform UK leader almost two years ago. The basic facts of the ruling do not include who made the claim, how it came about or whether Farage ever contested it.
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