An analysis of NCRB data from 2022-2024 shows Uttar Pradesh outperforming national trends in murder, attempt to murder, rape, kidnapping, and rioting. Despite caveats on data recording, UP's crime rates and share of national cases remain below population share.
UK immigration officers arrested nine suspected illegal workers, including seven Indian nationals, at DPD parcel depots in Basingstoke and Newbury. The operation is part of the Home Office's efforts to curb illegal migration and enforce immigration laws.
Chinese regulators are increasing public enforcement against major corporations, a shift from the previous low-key approach. While this has concerned investors, some analysts believe it signals a policy change towards market order defense rather than a return to the 2021 crackdown.
Japan's National Police Agency will ask self-storage and delivery companies to report suspicious activities to combat lone offenders planning terrorist or violent crimes. The agency aims to gather early signs of potential attacks, such as unusual odors or sounds, and has already made similar requests to real estate agencies, pharmacies, and home centers.
A bodyguard from Lyon faces trial for allegedly sedating and raping his partner, with investigators finding contact with Dominique Pelicot, a convicted sex offender known for drugging and raping his wife. The bodyguard is accused of seeking Pelicot's 'experience'.
The French government is considering making perpetrators of urban violence pay for damages, potentially through deductions from social benefits. Spokesperson Maud Bregeon stated that those who cause damage should pay, even if it means deducting from their social allocations.
In Perth, the Second Chance Choir provides support and community for ex-offenders, helping them overcome trauma, addiction, and reintegrate into society through music. Founder Jade Lewis aims to offer hope and dignity, with members finding their voice and a path to recovery.
The Second Chance Choir in Perth, Australia, provides support and community for individuals overcoming trauma, addiction, and incarceration. Founder Jade Lewis aims to offer a pathway to hope and dignity, helping members find their voice and a sense of belonging.
British MPs heard harrowing testimonies from grooming-gang survivors detailing rape, torture, and trafficking by predominantly Pakistani-origin men. The accounts, read out in Westminster Hall, highlighted institutional failures and a lack of action, prompting calls to record offender ethnicity and immigration status.
President Lee emphasized strict punishment for fake news causing social and economic damage, sharing a report on police identifying 10 individuals spreading false rumors about forced dollar sales. He also urged drug offenders to seek treatment rather than face imprisonment, highlighting increased drug interdiction efforts.
South Korea arrested 23,403 drug offenders last year, with online drug arrests and drug seizures reaching all-time highs since President Lee Jae Myung took office. The prosecution, police, customs, and Coast Guard reported significant increases in arrests and drug confiscations.
Jess Phillips criticizes lenient sentences for teenage boys convicted of rape and sexual assault, calling for a review of sentencing guidelines to prioritize victim safety over perpetrator rehabilitation.
SA Police Operation Storm Days of Action results in 70 arrests for 116 alleged domestic violence offences in April, with 519 total arrests since July 2024. The operation targeted 351 offenders across 443 addresses, highlighting the state's ongoing efforts to combat domestic abuse amid a declared 'statewide crisis'.
Former Home Secretary Dominic Grieve suggested the Attorney General might review "unusual" non-custodial sentences for three teenage boys convicted of rape. Barrister Charlotte Proudman argued such sentences risk deterring victims from reporting sexual violence.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached assets worth Rs 700.27 crore belonging to late gangster Iqbal Mirchi and his family. The assets include properties in Mumbai and Dubai, with the ED alleging the family used trust entities and corporate holdings to launder wealth.
Elon Musk endorses Gad Saad's 'Suicidal Empathy: Dying to Be Kind', calling it crucial for civilization's survival, as it critiques excessive empathy prioritizing offenders over societal stability.
A survivor advocate behind the campaign calling for good character references to be abolished in sentencing perpetrators of sexual offences has described the NSW reform as "an absolute victory".
Twitch is implementing a new system to combat viewbotting, a practice where streamers artificially inflate viewer numbers. Starting in May, repeat offenders will face concurrent viewership caps based on their real traffic, with penalties escalating for persistent violations. The platform aims to create a fairer environment for legitimate creators by addressing fake engagement.
Plans to be included in king’s speech will allow tougher action against proxies for foreign powers such as IranUK politics live – latest updatesOffenders who commit antisemitic attacks backed by foreign powers such as Iran will face 14 years in prison under legislation to be included in the king’s speech next week.Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, will be given the power under the National Security Act to designate proxy groups, such as those thought to be behind the recent attacks on the Jewish community, as a foreign intelligence service. Continue reading...
A 12-year-old boy in Hong Kong has been arrested on suspicion of manufacturing explosives and posting about the process online, the South China Morning Post has learned. Police said they were expected to reveal details of the case on Tuesday afternoon. Anyone who makes or knowingly possesses an explosive substance is liable to a maximum sentence of 14 years’ imprisonment. However, under the Juvenile Offenders Ordinance, children aged between 10 and 13 cannot be sentenced to...
European political parties are misspending their cash, while the public is left in the dark about what’s going on. The European Parliament’s department of finance found political parties and foundations had misspent €1.5 million during the 2024 EU election campaign. Zoya and Ian discuss which parties are the biggest offenders. They also explain how the European Parliament […]
A car was driven through the front door of Electric Bar in Prahran and the venue was doused with petrol, but police believe the offenders were interrupted.
French law enforcement agencies have been investigating wrench attacks and found that some of the alleged offenders were involved in multiple incidents
A teenage boy held at Feltham Young Offenders' Institution in west London has died in hospital. The juvenile from HMP Feltham A, which holds children aged 15-18 on remand or convicted, was reported unwell at 22:04 BST on Monday. Emergency services treated him at the scene before taking him to hospital where he died. The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman will investigate the death.
