5 d. ago London Protest Explodes As Palestine Action Hunger Strike Rages Outside British Ministry Of Justice

London Protest Explodes As Palestine Action Hunger Strike Rages Outside British Ministry Of Justice  Times of India

Events

5 d. ago Hungary grants asylum to former Polish minister amid abuse of power investigation

Former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro faces allegations he ran a criminal group while in governmentEurope live – latest updatesA former Polish minister who is under investigation for alleged abuse of power during his time in the conservative-nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) government has been granted political asylum in Hungary.Zbigniew Ziobro, the former justice minister, was one of the most prominent faces of the PiS government and played a central role in its controversial judiciary reforms, which critics say undermined the rule of law and the independence of courts, leading to prolonged conflict with the EU. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Former Polish justice minister who faces prosecution at home says he's received asylum in Hungary

A former Polish justice minister who faces prosecution in his homeland over alleged abuse of power says he has been granted asylum in Hungary

Politics

6 d. ago Huge $25MILLION reward offered for capture of Maduro's right

The US Department of State has issued a 'wanted' poster for Diosdado Cabello Rondón, 62, who is Venezuela's Minister of Interior, Justice and Peace.

Economics

9 d. ago Fact check: Defence spending fell below 3% of GDP in the 1990s

John Major’s government cut defence spending to below 3% of gross domestic product (GDP) in in 1995, and it has not risen above that level since.

Politics

1 week ago ‘Catastrophic’ MoJ leasing of jail with toxic gas set to cost more than £100m

MPs criticise 10-year deal struck in ‘blind panic’ to rent Dartmoor prison, where high levels of radon had been detectedA “catastrophic” decision by the Ministry of Justice to sign a 10-year lease on a prison where high levels of a poisonous gas had been detected is expected to cost the UK taxpayer more than £100m, parliament’s spending watchdog has concluded.The public accounts committee said the 2022 deal to rent HMP Dartmoor from the Duchy of Cornwall was signed “in a blind panic” by senior civil servants looking to guarantee prison places. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago Why the potential return of a popular Alaska congresswoman could spell doom for Senate Republicans

Mary Peltola’s bid for Senate in Alaska could put Lisa Murkowski, the state’s independent-leaning Republican senator, in an awkward position while giving Democrats a major opportunity, writes John Bowden

Politics

1 week ago Constance stays as Scottish Justice Secretary, despite ministerial code breaches

Angela Constance faced calls to quit after independent advisers found she inadvertently breached the ministerial code.

Politics

1 week ago Angela Constance 'unintentionally breached' ministerial code

First Minister John Swinney will now issue a letter reprimanding his justice secretary.

Politics

1 week ago Angela Constance expected to remain Justice Secretary after grooming gang probe findings handed to First Minister

Independent advisers have issued a report to the First Minister on whether she misled parliament about an expert’s views on gangs.

Politics

1 week ago Emmerdale villain John Sugden's death in Corriedale sparks major worry for viewers

The villain was killed at the end of ITV's Corriedale crossover

Events

2 w. ago Government to recruit thousands of volunteer magistrates to tackle court backlog

The Ministry of Justice aims to enlist 2,000 volunteer magistrates in the next financial year

Politics

2 w. ago Press Association’s chief political photographer shares favourite images of 2025

Press Association chief political photographer Stefan Rousseau’s pictures showcase both the unexpected and accidental moments of British politics.

Politics

2 w. ago When racists shout ‘Go home’, and you come from 15 places, what to do? | Hugh Muir

A DNA test showed me that theoretically I have links to a long list of countries – and that the way we look at belonging makes little senseWhile accepting that David Lammy, the deputy prime minister and justice secretary is, for many, the human embodiment of Marmite – loved or hated, with not much in between – one can still question whether, for all his faults, he should “go home to the Caribbean”. Whether you agree with him over this or that utterance or the broad sweep of government policy, he has, unquestionably made his contribution to Tottenham, in north London, whose people he has represented for a quarter of a century, to parliament, as a senior MP, as foreign secretary and now as an important figure with several key portfolios.So when a lieutenant of Nigel Farage, admittedly no fan of Lammy’s, suggests, without notable contradiction or condemnation from Reform, that Lammy “should go home to the Caribbean”, one is tempted to look at that askance. But then, in the year just pa...

Politics

2 w. ago Rangers boss Danny Rohl issues major John Souttar contract update as he insists Gers go into Celtic derby full of belief

DANNY ROHL has issued an update on talks with John Souttar over a new contract. The Scotland defender, 29, is out of contract at the end of the season but Rohl is keen to tie him down long-term. He made his first start since November against St Mirren at Ibrox and will be looking to...

Politics

2 w. ago The Wylfa incident that 'could have led to meltdown' confirmed in Irish archives

Part of a crane broke off and fell on to a radioactive core prompting the then Taoiseach to raise concerns with former Prime Minister John Major

Politics

2 w. ago Cabinet Office accused of covering up for royal family after blocking release of Andrew documents

Minutes of travel expenses of former Duke of York as UK trade envoy withheld from National ArchivesThe Cabinet Office has been accused of covering up for the royal family after the release of documents including some relating to travel expenses for the former Duke of York as UK trade envoy were withheld at the last minute.Files released to the National Archives include documents relating to the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, and a grovelling apology from John Major’s office after an official birthday telegram to the Queen Mother was addressed in an “improper manner”. Continue reading...

Society

2 w. ago No 10 forced to apologise over John Major’s ‘improper’ birthday message to Queen Mother, new files reveal

Despite the faux pas, the Queen Mother still telegrammed Mr Major and his wife to thank them

Politics

2 w. ago John Torode faces major blow as ITV cooking show 'set to be axed' after MasterChef firing

The chef, 60, was axed from MasterChef earlier this year after being accused of using an ‘offensive racist term’

Culture

2 w. ago Bruton contacted Major about Sellafield concerns as legal action was explored

Then-taoiseach John Bruton raised the issue with British prime minister John Major after several safety incidents over a short period in the 1990s.

Politics