Tag: convictions
No convictions secured for Russian sanction breaches, says NCA
The UK has not carried out a single conviction for breaches of Russian sanctions, the National Crime Agency has said.Financial sanctions on Russia wer [...]
Why Trump Supporters Keep Avoiding Convictions on Election Charges
Frustrated prosecutors and alarmed election officials are finding that it’s not always easy to make charges stick for those who interfere with electio [...]
Convictions of Biden’s Son and Trump Put the Justice System on Trial
But despite the partisan roar, two juries appeared to seriously weigh the evidence and deliver verdicts. The system seemed to work as it is supposed t [...]
Post Office scandal victims convictions to be quashed
The new law is expected to clear the majority of victims in England and Wales by the end of July.
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Post Office scandal: Hundreds of victims to have convictions overturned
The government will introduce a new law to clear the names of ex-postmasters in England and Wales.
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PM announces bill to overturn Post Office convictions
Rishi Sunak told the Commons the government will bring in legislation to reverse the prosecutions of 736 sub-postmasters and mistresses based on the f [...]
Law to quash Post Office convictions being considered, minister says
But the justice secretary says he wants to exhaust "all alternatives before taking radical action".
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Ex-minister calls to quash 800 post office convictions
Nadhim Zahawi has called for a "simple bill" to allow ex-post office staff to have convictions overturned so they can claim compensation.The former To [...]
Supreme Court Throws Out Fraud Convictions in Albany Scandals
In a pair of unanimous decisions in cases involving defendants convicted of fraud for actions during Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s administration in New York [...]
After Jan. 6 Sedition Convictions, Far-Right Threats Remain
The guilty verdicts on Thursday against four leaders of the Proud Boys on charges of seditious conspiracy were arguably the most significant victory t [...]
Deputy PMQs: Rayner and Raab spar on bullying claims and rape convictions
The deputy PM and deputy Labour leader face each other for PMQs in the Commons.
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Crypto exchanges tackle insider trading after recent convictions
In January, the brother of a former Coinbase product manager was sentenced to 10 months in prison for wire fraud conspiracy in what prosecutors called [...]
Harvey Weinstein’s sex crime convictions upheld by New York court
Former film producer Harvey Weinstein listens in court during a pre-trial hearing for Weinstein, who was extradited from New York to Los Angeles to fa [...]
PMQs: Johnson and Starmer on falling rape convictions
The Labour chief has requested the prime minister to elucidate why the variety of rape convictions and prosecutions has fallen to a “report low” la [...]