DAVID BLUNKETT: Fine words about social justice cut no ice when unions try to block schools opening

The wartime President of the United States, Franklin D Roosevelt, once proclaimed that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.  And at this critical moment, nothing could be more true – not least when it comes to the inflammatory debate about whether or not some primary-aged children should return to the classroom … Read more

Family of black jogger, 25, shot and killed by two white men demand justice 

Ahmaud Arbery was shot dead in the Satilla Shores neighborhood in Brunswick, Georgia, just after 1pm on February 23 The family of an unarmed black man who was shot dead by two white men in Georgia have described his death as a ‘lynching’.   Ahmaud Arbery, 25, was killed February 23 after he became embroiled in … Read more

LeBron James and others demand justice in Georgia shooting of unarmed black jogger by two white men

LeBron James led a line of celebrities speaking out about the shooting of an unarmed black jogger by two white men less than three months ago – and the lack of consequences against the men involved in the shooting. In the incident, Ahmaud Arbery, 25, was fatally shot by Travis McMichael as he jogged in … Read more

Justice Minister Chris Philip hints 12 jurors could be cut by five to ensure social distanci

The SEVEN ladies and gentlemen of the jury: Justice Minister Chris Philip hints 12 jurors could be cut by five to ensure social distancing when courts return to tackle backlog of 37,000 cases Chris Philp was giving evidence to the Commons Justice Committee today He said the right to a jury trial would remain but … Read more