Ministry of Justice14 Dec 2024Court delays unacceptable for victims and defendants, says ex-judgeSir Brian Leveson told the BBC radical steps would need to be taken to tackle the growing "crisis".14 Dec 2024UK12 Dec 2024Record court backlog as victims wait years for justiceIn some cases, victims reporting serious crimes such as rape won't see suspects tried for four years.12 Dec 2024UK11 Dec 2024How many people are in prison and who is being released early from jail?A scheme to tackle prison overcrowding in England and Wales will free around 5,500 prisoners early.11 Dec 2024UK11 Dec 2024Minister warns prison space may run out despite expansion plansJustice Secretary Shabana Mahmood says "building alone is not enough" to deal with the overcrowding crisis.11 Dec 2024UK10 Dec 2024Ankle tag problem could see protester, 77, back in jailBristol-based environmental campaigner Gaie Delap was jailed for helping block the M25 in 2022.10 Dec 2024Bristol10 Dec 2024Stalkers to be tagged on prison release in pilotMore than 200 stalking offenders released from prison will be GPS tagged under a pilot scheme.10 Dec 2024London4 Dec 2024Victim-support cut to be devastating, charity saysThe cut follows government promises of stronger protections for victims of crimes such as stalking.4 Dec 2024UK3 Dec 2024Manhunt for prisoner freed in early release schemeCameron Evans was released from HMP Onley but has removed his GPS tag say police.3 Dec 2024Oxford27 Nov 2024Mum wins compensation after son's motorway deathClaire Bancroft, whose son Callum was killed on the M62, is compensated over funeral funding.27 Nov 2024West Yorkshire
