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Out-of-court resolutions jump by 11% as more ‘slap on the wrist’ punishments handed out by police

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Criminal ‘let offs’ hit record levels: Out-of-court resolutions jump by 11% as even more ‘slap on the wrist’ punishments are handed out by police, official figures show ‘Slap on the wrist’ punishments soared to record levels during the pandemic Offenders dealt with by out-of-court resolution rose by 11 per cent in September The figures were driven … Read more

Tougher punishments for protesters who damage poppy wreaths and deface memorials

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Protesters who damage poppy wreaths and deface memorials will face prison under new sentencing guidelines after Extinction Rebellion activists hijacked Cenotaph on Remembrance Day Ministers looking at tougher punishments for those defacing war monuments Plans could include a three-month jail term if the damage is less than £5,000 But more serious incidents could carry a ten-year … Read more