The Labour government, which took power this past week, said it had been forced into the move because previous Conservative administrations had let the issue fester.
Tag: Sentences (Criminal)
A Russian American Is Sentenced in Russia Over Social Media Posts
The latest detention of an American national in Russia has renewed fears that the Kremlin is seeking to use U.S. citizens as bargaining chips.
Vietnamese Real Estate Tycoon Sentenced to Death in $12 Billion Fraud Case
Truong My Lan received the death penalty as Vietnam’s Communist Party cracks down on corruption in the fast-growing Southeast Asian economic hub.
U.S. Naval Officer Is Released From Jail in Japan After Yearslong Effort
The fallout over the case has strained diplomatic ties between Japan and the United States.
German Court Convicts 4 Leftists in Attacks Targeting Neo-Nazis
A 28-year-old woman and three accomplices were sentenced to prison for their roles in a series of attacks on people they considered neo-Nazis.
Singapore Hangs Man in Second Drug-Related Execution in Three Weeks
The man had been sentenced to death for possessing less than 3.5 pounds of cannabis, a punishment that human rights groups condemned as grossly excessive.
Istanbul Mayor Jailed for Insulting Public Officials, Barring Him From Politics
The mayor of Istanbul, a possible rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the 2023 elections, was convicted of insulting public officials.
Brittney Griner Transferred to Russian Penal Colony
The U.S. basketball star, detained for more than eight months so far, is being transferred to an undisclosed prison in Russia, her lawyers said. The United States denounced the move.
More Equitable Justice
Racial disparities in incarceration have fallen.
Toronto Mass Killer Sentenced Under Shadow of Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled recently that even the worst offenders can seek parole after 25 years, declaring life sentences without parole to be unconstitutional.