Rape gang victims are being “sacrificed for votes” amid fears of upsetting Pakistani and Asian communities, a survivor has warned.Sammy Woodhouse, who was just 14 when she was raped by drug...

The heartbroken parents of a four-year-old girl killed by a speeding driver in a stolen car accused Keir Starmer of a “betrayal” as killers and rapists are set to be released early from...

Just when you think this government couldn’t do anything more to harm the British people – it does. This week it was announced that vicious killers and rapists will now be freed from jail in a...

Violent criminals could be let out early for good behaviour under new proposals34 minutes agoSima KotechaSenior UK Correspondent•@sima_kotechaAshitha NageshBBC News•@ashnageshPA MediaViolent...

A judge has aggressively questioned a mother on benefits as to why she has not found employment. Niki Francis, who assaulted a man by pushing him over in the street, hitting him with a pole and...

A “rising star” prison governor has been jailed for nine years after having a relationship with a Liverpool drug gang boss, according to the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit...

Madeleine McCann suspect release date pushed back15 hours agoJessica Parker and Kristina VölkBBC NewsReporting fromLehrte, Lower SaxonyThe chief suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance, who is...

Madeleine McCann suspect release date pushed back22 minutes agoJessica Parker and Kristina VölkBBC NewsReporting fromLehrte, Lower SaxonyThe chief suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance, who is...

More offenders could be tagged, as minister insists he's 'not soft on crime'16 minutes agoSima KotechaSenior UK correspondent•@sima_kotechaBBCPrisons minister James Timpson has told the BBC more...

A 25-year-old inmate was discovered dead in his cell at HMP Parc prison, Bridgend, just 45 minutes after a disciplinary notice was slid under his door, according to a report by the Prisons and...

A man who was injured in a suspected acid attack has died in hospital. Danny Cahalane, 38, was hospitalised after the alleged assault at his home in Lipson Road, Plymouth, Devon, on February 21....

Victoria Atkins prosecuted gun-runners, fraudsters and gangsters during her years as a barrister and now she is fighting to stop the desecration of the countryside. Labour has been in power for less...

Cash-strapped Ministry of Justice chiefs have paid out more than £20 million in compensation claims made by prisoners across the UK over the past five years, a shock investigation has revealed. New...

Tasers in prisons to be trialled after Abedi attack37 minutes agoMaia DaviesBBC NewsGetty ImagesThe use of Tasers in prisons will be trialled after guards were injured by the brother of the...