The number of executions in Saudi Arabia dropped dramatically last year following the halting of executions for non-violent drug-related crimes. The Saudi government’s Human Rights Commission (HRC) said Monday it documented 27 executions in 2020. That’s compared to an all-time high of 184 executions the year before as documented by Amnesty International and Human Rights … Read more
New laws will make it easier to prosecute travellers who set up illegal camps across Britain Police to be able to arrest anyone suspected of ‘intentional trespass’ in new laws The measures will apply to trespassers on both private land and public spaces Home Office source says law will speed up process of removing illegal camps … Read more
Police leaders demanded more clarity on exercise regulations last night after Priti Patel insisted the rules were ‘simple and clear’ – despite widespread public confusion. A furious row erupted after the Home Secretary urged people to rely on their judgment and be ‘conscientious’ when deciding whether their daily exercise was within coronavirus regulations. She confirmed … Read more
Mental health laws face major overhaul amid plan to give patients more say over their care Patients suffering a mental health crisis to be given more choices over their care Health secretary Matt Hancock described the proposals a ‘significant moment’ Ministers say the reforms will bring mental health laws ‘into the 21st century’ By Kate … Read more
Britain’s most senior police officer said it is ‘preposterous’ that people could be unaware of the need to follow the third national lockdown and warned that rule-breakers will be fined. Met Police chief Dame Cressida Dick said people are still holding house parties, meeting in basements to gamble, and attending unlicensed raves despite rising numbers … Read more
Sweden gets tough on coronavirus with new law to close shops and limit gatherings as deaths soar after months of lockdown-free hands off approach Sweden faced controversy by never imposing type of lockdown seen in Europe Law allows government to close businesses, shopping malls or public transport They will be able to impose limits on … Read more
Police enforcing the lockdown laws will fine people the first time they are caught not wearing face coverings or being outside without a suitable reason. Scotland Yard revealed officers will be told to stop civilians in the street and quiz them on why they are not shut away in their homes. Anyone who cannot give … Read more
Love Island star Zara Holland has been charged with breaking coronavirus laws after she tried to flee Barbados with her boyfriend when he tested positive for Covid-19. The former Miss England, 25, could be fined up to £18,000 and face a year in jail after she and her boyfriend Elliott Love, 30, were arrested by officials at Grantley Adams … Read more
Foreign criminals handed jail sentences as short as six months will be assessed for automatic deportation for the first time under measures being considered by Priti Patel. The Home Secretary is expected to dramatically tighten legislation on kicking out offenders. Since 2007 foreign criminals have only been considered for removal from Britain if they were … Read more
Putin passes new laws enabling Russia to block US social networking sites that ‘discriminate’ against the country and levy hefty fines Package of reforms was passed by Russia’s parliament and signed off by Putin It includes measures allowing Russia to restrict access to ‘discriminatory’ sites Push to increase online ‘sovereignty’ has sparked fears of China-style … Read more