The British justice secretary, David Lammy, announced the contentious move on Tuesday as part of an attempt to tackle a yearslong backlog in the courts.
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Former Reform U.K. Politician Sent to Prison for Taking Pro-Russia Bribes
Nathan Gill was sentenced to 10 and a half years on Friday after admitting he was paid to make pro-Russian speeches in the European Parliament.
Labour Party Suffers Crushing Defeat in Wales Special Election
The governing party placed a distant third in a special election for a district of Wales it has dominated for a century. Plaid Cymru, a center-left Welsh nationalist party, won.
U.K. Politician Admits Making Pro-Russia Statements in Return for Bribes
Nathan Gill, a former leader of Reform U.K. in Wales, pleaded guilty on Friday to charges of bribery while he was a member of the European Parliament.
Storm Floris Is Set to Hit UK With Powerful Winds and Heavy Rain
Wind gusts of more than 80 miles per hour are possible on Monday, especially in Scotland, as officials warned residents to stay inside.
Storm Floris Is Set to Hit Britain With Powerful Winds and Heavy Rain
Wind gusts of more than 80 miles per hour are possible on Monday, especially in Scotland, as officials warned residents to stay inside.
The UK Plans to Lower the Voting Age to 16. Here’s What to Know.
The plan has been described as the largest expansion of voting rights in Britain in decades.
Cancer Curtailed British Royal Family’s Public Engagements
Members of the monarchy took part in fewer public engagements in the year leading to March, a sovereign grant report said, reflecting the illnesses of King Charles III and Catherine.
Lawmakers Vote to Decriminalize Abortions for Women in England and Wales
The landmark decision will prevent women from being criminally prosecuted for ending their pregnancies.
Short of Prison Space, U.K. Will Adopt U.S. Model of Time Off for Good Conduct
The British government said criminals could earn earlier release under a new program to cut the prison population, citing Texas as an inspiration.