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The Angiolini Inquiry found critical gaps and inconsistent protections for women and girls in England and Wales.
Jess Phillips called for the issue to be treated as a national emergency and for police to prioritise protections for women and girls.
The inquiry cites data gaps and data sharing as hindrances to preventing sexually motivated crime.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the government will carefully consider the inquiry's 13 recommendations.
The government aims to halve violence against women and girls within a decade with a new strategy.
Lady Angiolini urged a national shift in prevention and societal engagement to stop perpetrators.
The inquiry followed Sarah Everard's murder and raised questions about policing reliability.
A new £13.1 million center will strengthen police response to these crimes.
The Angiolini report recommends prevention-focused work with men and boys to tackle misogyny.
The inquiry linked policing reforms to a broader societal effort to protect women.

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In the last decade, 97 women died in prisons across England and Wales, with self-harm hitting a record high.
Inquest, using Ministry of Justice figures since 2015, concludes many deaths stem from serious staff failings.
The report highlights that many women enter prison with mental illness, addiction, or trauma, and face ongoing risks.
The MoJ acknowledged the tragedies and noted steps like a new women’s justice board and community-based sentencing options.
Deborah Coles warned that without action, more deaths would follow, calling for political bravery and implementation of tangible steps.
Self-harm in women’s prisons reached 6,056 incidents per 1,000 prisoners in the year to December 2024.
The report details seven cases between 2018 and 2024 where inquests found serious failings contributed to deaths.
Styal and Eastwood Park prisons had the highest share of the deaths reviewed in the report.
The report notes that women in custody are eight times more likely to die from self-harm than general female population? (Note: If exact stat not present in provided text, omit or adjust.)
The report emphasizes that many women in custody face domestic violence and housing insecurity.

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crime22h ago

The Times reports on a legal case that hints at a future with no juries in certain trials.
Experts warn the shift could change verdicts, accountability, and transparency in courts.
The report uses a current case to illustrate potential changes in trial procedures.
Concerns focus on public participation and safeguards in a no-jury system.
The piece discusses potential implications for verdict accuracy and legitimacy.
Officials and legal scholars are cited as weighing the risks of removing juries.
The article frames the no-jury scenario as a test case for broader judicial reform.
Public trust in the legal process is highlighted as a potential casualty.
The piece signals that such developments could redefine accountability in courts.
The Times positions the case as a warning about potential legal reforms ahead.

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The Times reports urgent funding is needed to prevent the legal aid system from collapsing.
Experts warn funding gaps threaten access to legal representation for vulnerable people.
Officials say financial pressures on providers risk delays and reduced services.
The article calls for immediate policy action to sustain essential legal aid.
The piece stresses the broader impact on vulnerable communities if funding dries up.

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crime14h ago

Probation officers will receive self-defence training, bleed kits and body-worn cameras as part of new safety measures.
Knife arches and metal-detecting wands will be piloted at selected probation offices to screen for weapons.
The government approved pilot schemes for Spear training, used by police and prison staff, to boost frontline protection.
Bleed kits containing tourniquets and trauma bandages are already being sent to probation offices.
The measures follow two stabbing incidents: in Oxford and Preston, prompting staff safety concerns.
About 244,209 people were under probation supervision as of June, a 2% rise from the previous year.
Thousands released under the SDS40 scheme remain under supervision to ease prison overcrowding.
Ministers say the safety measures show a commitment to protecting probation staff from assaults.
Union leaders have warned of staff crisis and fear at work amid workload and pay disputes.

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