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Guido Fawkes26 May 2026

Starmer: Court of Appeal to Review Rape Sentences of Two Teen Boys

An appalling case.

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BBC Politics26 May 2026

Sentences of boys spared custody over Hampshire rape referred to Court of Appeal, PM says

The sentences of boys spared custody over the rape of two girls in Hampshire will be referred to the Court of Appeal, the prime minister has said.

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Sky News Politics26 May 2026

Court to decide if teenage rapists' sentences were unduly lenient

The sentences are to be reviewed in the case of three teenagers who avoided jail over the rape of two girls.

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Express Politics26 May 2026

UK removes 600 sex offenders as nationals from 4 countries lead deportations

Almost 100 murderers have been removed from the UK, Home Office figures show

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Conservative Home26 May 2026

James Ford: It’s not just ‘Lawless London’ that should concern us, but the ‘Unsafe Underground’ too

With this backdrop of anti-social behaviour, crime and public anxiety, we should not be all that surprised that TfL continues to have trouble getting passenger numbers back to pre-pandemic levels. The post James Ford: It’s not just ‘Lawless London’ that should concern us, but the ‘Unsafe Underground’ too appeared first on Conservative Home.

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The Guardian Politics25 May 2026

The Guardian view on lenient sentences for rape: teenage survivors deserve more from the justice system | Editorial

Rehabilitation of young offenders is vital. But victims should not leave court wondering why they bothered The decision to review the sentences of two teenage boys convicted of raping two girls, aged 15 and 14, in separate incidents in November 2024 and January 2025, and a third boy who took part in the second rape, is correct. A knife was used to threaten the second victim, and the attacks were filmed with footage later uploaded to social media. Given the severity of the crimes, and the fact th

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BBC Politics25 May 2026

The questions raised by the Peter Murrell embezzlement controversy

Thecase has been hanging over the SNP like a toxic cloud since the police investigation began five years ago.

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Express Politics25 May 2026

Ex-SNP chief executive Peter Murrell pleads guilty to embezzling £400k from party

Peter Murrell arrived at the High Court on Monday wearing a black suit with a black tie.

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The Guardian Politics25 May 2026

Peter Murrell pleads guilty to embezzling £400,000 from SNP

Ex-husband of Nicola Sturgeon admits reduced charges in court after deal with prosecutors Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of the Scottish National party, has pleaded guilty to charges of embezzling £400,310.65 from the party after agreeing a deal with prosecutors. Murrell, the ex-husband of the former SNP leader and first minister Nicola Sturgeon, appeared in the high court in Edinburgh after being charged last year with stealing from the SNP to fund an expensive lifestyle including a

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Sky News Politics25 May 2026

Former SNP chief executive pleads guilty to embezzling £400k from the party

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has been remanded into custody after pleading guilty to embezzling £400,310.65 from the party at the High Court in Edinburgh.

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Express Politics24 May 2026

Fury as most migrants appealing to stay in UK don't even have court date

Tories warn the courts are being used as a "holding pen for illegal immigration".

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BBC Politics22 May 2026

Palantir boss hits out at Khan in Met contract row

Palantir UK chief says blocking £50m Met deal will give "hostile states and criminals an advantage".

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