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BBC Politics15 Mar 2026

Police-style powers to tackle fly-tippers being considered

The move would allow officers to search premises without a warrant, seize assets and arrest those suspected of criminality.

DefenceCrime
BBC Politics15 Mar 2026

Officials could gain police-style powers to tackle fly-tippers

The move would allow officers to search premises without a warrant, seize assets and arrest those suspected of criminality.

DefenceCrime
BBC Politics11 Mar 2026

March organised by Iran-linked group banned after police request

Organisers say it is a peaceful pro-Palestinian event but it has been criticised for representing the Iranian regime.

Crime
BBC Politics11 Mar 2026

MP reveals rape ordeal during court reform debate

Charlotte Nichols tells her fellow MPs about the "agony" of having to wait 1,088 days to go to court.

PoliticsCrime
BBC Politics11 Mar 2026

MP reveals rape ordeal during court reform debate

Charlotte Nichols tells her fellow MPs about the "agony" of having to wait 1,088 days to go to court.

PoliticsCrime
BBC Politics10 Mar 2026

Jury restriction plan clears first hurdle despite Labour dissent

The justice secretary says the limits are required to stem a growing backlog of cases in crown courts.

ReformCrime
BBC Politics10 Mar 2026

Lammy urges Labour MPs to back jury trial cuts

The justice secretary says the limits are required to stem a growing backlog of cases in crown courts.

PoliticsReformCrime
BBC Politics10 Mar 2026

Rape victims to get specialised legal advice in courts

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy says the changes are part of "rebalancing the system to put victims first".

Crime
BBC Politics10 Mar 2026

Legal costs in asylum seeker hotel case hit £566k

The council that took action against The Bell Hotel says court costs were "completely unfair".

ImmigrationCrime
BBC Politics10 Mar 2026

Legal costs in asylum seeker hotel case hit £566k

The council that took action against The Bell Hotel says court costs were "completely unfair".

ImmigrationCrime
BBC Politics6 Mar 2026

Mandelson's bail conditions lifted after misconduct in public office arrest

Lord Peter Mandelson has had his passport returned by police, his lawyers say.

Crime
BBC Politics6 Mar 2026

Mandelson's bail conditions lifted after misconduct in public office arrest

Lord Peter Mandelson has been released under investigation, police say.

Crime