A backlash emerged after Home Office Minister Anna Turley paid tribute to all seven victims of the A66 road crash, prompting criticism from the shadow justice secretary over ministerial conduct.

UK Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated that the ongoing prison crisis compelled her to implement an early release scheme for inmates.

The Prime Minister has reportedly asked the Justice Secretary to devise a 'solution' to prevent the early release of those convicted in the killing of PC Andrew Harper.

The UK government is facing legal action after the UN ruled that prisoners held on indefinite jail terms are being unlawfully detained. Lawyers have sent a letter before action to Justice Secretary Alex Norris regarding these "indefensible" terms.

The Justice Secretary has issued an apology to families affected by an early release scheme, acknowledging their concerns while stating some offenders will be barred from the program.

The Defence Secretary has apologized after comments regarding early prisoner release were inadvertently picked up on a microphone. He and Mahmood were also heard making jokes about the new justice secretary.

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla denied ordering an investigation against Senator Rodante Marcoleta regarding a P75 million donation to his senatorial campaign, which led to a plunder complaint.

Justice Secretary Frederick Vida announced that the Senate Building in Manila was not under attack on May 13, providing an update on an ongoing investigation into events from May 11.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian confirmed coordination for the transfer of Curlee Discaya to the Philippine National Police (PNP). Justice Secretary Crispin Remulla stated that Discaya would be turned over to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on June 8.

Justice Secretary David Lammy has announced plans to cut youth custody by 25%, drawing inspiration from his own experiences, with reforms aimed at reducing pre-trial detentions, introducing youth intervention courts, and enhancing parental accountability.

House Speaker Martin Romualdez has accused Justice Secretary Crispin Remulla of bias and is seeking to disqualify the Ombudsman from investigating him. Romualdez claims the Ombudsman's probe is tainted by prejudice.

The Philippine House of Representatives has released the Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) of 26 lawmakers to the Ombudsman. This action follows a "warning" from Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla regarding transparency.

Donald Trump held a meeting with Justice Secretary Pam Bondi.

The Philippine government has successfully recovered over P611 million in public funds linked to anomalous flood control projects, as announced by Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida.

SADIQ Khan and journalist Saima Mohsin address the Iftar event at Trafalgar Square.—X/mayoroflondon • Badenoch defends shadow justice secretary for calling public prayer ‘an act of domination’ •…

Shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy described a mass Muslim public prayer as an "act of domination and division".

A plan to limit jury trials has passed its initial hurdle despite opposition from Labour, with the justice secretary arguing it is necessary to address the growing backlog of cases in crown courts.

Rappler reports that there is nothing wrong with Justice Secretary Remulla's meeting with the International Criminal Court, as ICC rules allow cooperation with any country, regardless of membership.

MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Tuesday warned Atty. Silvestre Bello III that he can face disbarment if he knew that former President Rodrigo Duterte had killed a child and Bello had tolerated the commission of the crime. Former Justice Secretary Bello is one of the legal counsels of former President Rodrigo Duterte.

Justice Secretary David Lammy is defending proposals to reform the court system in England and Wales, including the abolition of jury trials, despite projections of rising criminal cases until 2030.

London Mayor Khan Under Fire As BBC Exposes Scale Of Grooming Gangs Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News, London Mayor Sadiq Khan is facing renewed criticism after a major BBC investigation found that vulnerable girls as young as 14 are being lured into forced sex by gangs operating across the capital. The investigation, based on weeks of reporting and interviews with dozens of people, including five survivors of gang-based violence, concluded that exploitation by organised groups is rife in parts of London. Some victims told the BBC they were raped by multiple men as “payment” for unpaid drug debts run up by gangs that controlled them. Others said they had been groomed solely for sex. The investigation also found that girls were often drawn into criminal activity such as drug dealing, weapons trading, and phone theft before being sexually exploited. One Metropolitan Police officer described young girls and women as the “lowest rung” within gang hierarchies, saying they were groomed and exploited “for everything.” Public debate over grooming gangs in the U.K. has often focused on northern towns such as Rotherham and Rochdale. A government-commissioned report last year found that in Greater Manchester, South Yorkshire, and West Yorkshire, there was evidence of “disproportionate numbers of men from Asian ethnic backgrounds amongst suspects for group-based child sexual exploitation.” Further investigations have found the same in other towns and cities, including Telford, Oxford, Derby, Birmingham, Halifax, Peterborough, and countless others. Last year, Khan said there was no “indication of […] grooming gangs” of the type seen in Rotherham operating in London. Following the BBC findings, a spokesperson for the mayor said he wanted to support police to tackle “all child sexual exploitation in the capital, including grooming gangs.” Survivors told the broadcaster how exploitation often targeted girls from broken homes or troubled backgrounds. “I didn’t feel like I was groomed or exploited. I didn’t think I was a victim. It’s taken me a while to realise I was used and manipulated,” one victim told the BBC. Another survivor, Milly, said she was 15 when she was passed between different men. “I was getting passed around different men every night – sometimes 10 or 15 a month,” she said, describing how she was plied with drink and drugs before being taken into bedrooms by different men. “I don’t remember their names really. It sounds horrible, but I just know they were Asian. Sometimes they just said, ‘Oh, you’re a nice, young White girl,'” she added. A third victim, Ruth, said: “They didn’t want anything but sex. I was low and they gave me expensive things so I felt wanted and then slept with them. It felt like I had multiple boyfriends giving me attention.” Detective Sergeant John Knox, head of the Metropolitan Police child exploitation team in Lambeth and Southwark, said girls inside gangs “cannot say no to sex.” “Within that gang world, the girls are at the lowest rung and they have to do as they’re told. And that includes sexually,” he said, adding that if a girl cannot refuse, “she’s being raped and that’s how we look at it as the police.” Knox estimates at least 60 children in his south London area are currently being exploited by gangs, some as young as 13. The BBC findings prompted sharp criticism from political opponents. BREAKING: Susan Hall lashes out at Sadiq Khan over his reluctance to launch a grooming gangs inquiry 🔴#dailyexpress #sadiqkhan #groominggangs pic.twitter.com/YryxmEIN5X January 29, 2026 Susan Hall, leader of the Conservatives in the London Assembly, said the report was “shocking” and accused the mayor of dismissing concerns. Shadow Justice Secretary Nick Timothy wrote that the mayor had claimed there were no rape gangs in London and that “everyone knew that was nonsense.” Last month, Hall pressed the mayor on whether grooming gangs were operating in London and called for funding for a dedicated inquiry. She accused Khan of previously dismissing her concerns, telling him, “I asked if we had grooming gangs in London. You dismissed my question by saying you didn’t know what I meant. I have to tell you, the rape victims knew exactly what I was talking about.” Hall urged the mayor to apologize to victims who, she said, felt their experiences had been downplayed. Khan refused to concede the point, replying during the exchange that the issue was too serious to “play party politics.” Previously, he argued that the “specific type of systemic cases” seen in some northern towns were not the same as the more “complex” patterns of exploitation in London, refusing to acknowledge that the phenomenon of Asian grooming gangs raping White girls as seen across many U.K. cities was not prevalent on the London scene. In October, the Metropolitan Police announced it will re-examine at least 1,200 child sexual exploitation cases following a national review, and previously confirmed it was reviewing 9,000 cases spanning 15 years. An independent inquiry into grooming gangs chaired by Baroness Longfield is expected to begin later this year, with the Home Office stating it will have full powers to compel evidence and conduct local investigations. Read more here... Tyler Durden Fri, 02/20/2026 - 11:00

Backlash emerged after Home Office Minister Anna Turley paid tribute to all seven victims of the A66 road crash, prompting criticism from the shadow justice secretary.

Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida of the Philippines has called on parents to closely monitor their children’s online activity and cautioned against sharing violent videos to prevent copycat incidents and the spread of terror.

The Prime Minister has asked the justice secretary to explore options to prevent the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers, following outrage from former colleagues and the public. Critics argue that allowing their release would be a betrayal of police officers.

The Justice Secretary has apologized to families affected by an early release scheme for offenders, which some families argue comes at the expense of victims, though some offenders will now be barred from the program.

The Ombudsman has stated that Senator Robin Padilla ignored a summons and an obstruction complaint related to the escape of former police chief Bato dela Rosa. Justice Secretary Remulla also confirmed that Padilla ignored the summons.

Justice Secretary David Lammy's decision to increase the minimum sentence for domestic murder victims follows years of tireless lobbying by grieving mothers who campaigned to close sentencing gaps.

Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida stated that anyone who assisted Senator Bato dela Rosa in his escape may face criminal charges.

UK Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary David Lammy has rejected a statement from the US State Department concerning "two-tier policing" in relation to the murder of Henry Nowak.

Justice Secretary David Lammy has promised to cut the number of children held in jail while awaiting trial by a quarter, as part of a white paper that will overhaul youth justice rules and could end lifelong criminal records for under-18s.

Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida is traveling to the Czech Republic to facilitate the repatriation of former lawmaker and fugitive Zaldy Co.

UK Justice Secretary David Lammy announced a policy change allowing crime victims and bereaved families more time to challenge lenient sentences. The reform aims to give families 'time to breathe' after a sentence is handed down.

An independent review into the murder of MP Sir David Amess will be led by an ex-justice secretary, with the family expressing their intent to engage in good faith.

A podcast discusses whether the UK Conservative party has an issue with Muslims, following a shadow justice secretary's controversial remarks about Muslim prayers in Trafalgar Square.

Groups representing victims of VAWG called for the justice secretary to drop plans to limit jury trials, insisting they are a ‘democratic safeguard’

The justice secretary, David Lammy, is urging Labour MPs to support proposed cuts to jury trials, arguing that these limits are necessary to address the growing backlog of cases in crown courts.

The Justice Secretary, Lammy, states that court backlogs in England and Wales are expected to continue rising despite new reforms, pledging funding for crown courts to hear as many cases as possible.

Adam and Chris conducted an interview with David Lammy, who serves as the Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary in the UK government.

The Justice Secretary for England and Wales states that the criminal court backlog will continue to increase for nearly a decade before declining, even with radical reforms like slashing jury trials.

The owner of a gun used in a fatal shooting in Tacloban last June has been indicted for criminal negligence, according to Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida.

Philippine Senator Robin Padilla has expressed support for the repeal of the 'Robin Padilla Law,' which he authored, while Justice Secretary Crispin Remulla also seeks its amendment.

Justice secretary Alex Norris is exploring ways to ensure a greater number of serious offenders, including the killers of Pc Andrew Harper, remain incarcerated.

Justice Secretary Remulla has accused the camp of House Speaker Romualdez of being behind the recantations of three out of four 'maleta boys' involved in a case. Romualdez, however, has denied the allegations, stating that Remulla's comments show prejudice.

Approximately 1,000 fewer prisoners will be granted early release after Justice Secretary Andy Burnham tightened rules, though ministers wished to block more to prevent the prison system from 'breaking'.

Denis Bećirović and Željko Komšić, members of the BiH Presidency, met with UK Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary David Lammy in London, where the importance of sanctioning those who threaten peace in BiH was highlighted.

Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) chief Bonoan has been accepted as a state witness, according to Justice Secretary Remulla. This development has led to calls for Remulla to disclose the details of the state witness deal.

A cross-party committee suggests that Justice Secretary David Lammy’s proposed changes to criminal courts in England and Wales, including cuts to jury trials, could have a 'far-reaching' impact on race relations and increase suspicion among black people.

A US Congressional committee questioned former Justice Secretary Pam Bondi on Friday regarding her management of the Jeffrey Epstein affair, amidst ongoing accusations of government transparency issues.

Nearly 60,000 arrest warrants were issued last year for defendants who skipped court in England and Wales, marking a nearly 50% increase since 2020. A former justice secretary described the figures as a 'horror show' for the justice system.

Philippine Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla indicated he would move to block House Speaker Martin Romualdez's planned medical checkup trip to Singapore.

Victims and bereaved families in the UK will now be given six months, instead of the previous 28 days, to challenge "unduly lenient" sentences handed to criminals. Justice Secretary David Lammy stated that the change acknowledges the difficulty for those affected to engage with the justice system within the existing timeframe.

Donald Trump meets Justice Secretary Pam Bondi  Seneweb

Conservative peer Tariq Ahmad has accused shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy of “instilling fear” with his remarks regarding Islamic prayers. Ahmad stated he has raised his concerns with the party leadership.

Groups warn Justice Secretary Lammy that cutting jury trials could undermine justice for abused women and girls, arguing that judge-led decisions are more susceptible to bias than those made by a jury.

Justice Secretary David Lammy has condemned the leak of details from a top-secret UK national security council meeting concerning US attacks on Iran and cabinet divisions over the use of British bases, calling for an inquiry.

Adam and Chris speak to the Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary.

The justice secretary, Lammy, has lifted the cap on court sitting days, funding all crown courts in England and Wales to hear as many cases as possible next year to cut the backlog.

David Lammy, the UK Justice Secretary, has announced the lifting of the cap on court sitting days in Crown Courts across England and Wales, a move welcomed by criminal barristers, in an effort to reduce the significant backlog of cases.