Officials claim Dominic Raab’s "coercive behaviour" has involved "bullying"
UK Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab is being investigated over allegations of bullying, with multiple officials claiming he repeatedly caused staff to feel intimidated or upset.
Mr Raab has dismissed the allegations, but has pledged to resign if the inquiry finds he has bullied colleagues.
Reports suggest the investigation is nearing completion, and the findings will be given to the Prime Minister, who will determine if Mr Raab should face any actions.
The Deputy PM has criticised officials for speaking to the media about the ongoing inquiry, calling it a breach of the rules.
UK justice minister Dominic Raab promises to change law on marrying in prison following serial killer's legal challenge
UK Justice Secretary, Dominic Raab, has pledged to prevent those serving whole life sentences in prison from getting married, following a bid by serial killer, Levi Bellfield, to challenge a decision preventing him from marrying in prison.
Bellfield was seeking legal aid to take legal action after being denied his application to marry his girlfriend who is in her 40s, last year.
Raab called Bellfield's legal action an "affront to the basic system of criminal justice" and vowed to change the law.
Details of the legislation are yet to be announced, but Downing Street has described it as "deeply inappropriate" for such criminals to marry while incarcerated.
Tougher sentences for domestic killers with history of abuse/aggression
The UK government has announced plans to introduce tougher sentences for domestic abusers who kill their partner, following an independent review of domestic homicide sentencing by Clare Wade KC. The review found that the current sentencing system did not adequately capture the years of abuse leading up to many domestic homicides.
The changes will mean that a history of coercive or controlling behaviour against victims or the use of excessive or gratuitous violence will be considered as mitigating factors in sentencing decisions for murder, with a minimum sentence of 25 years where a weapon was brought into the home.
Campaigners have welcomed the changes but called for a higher starting point.
UK to ‘consider’ backing tribunal to look into potential war crimes in Ukraine
The International Criminal Court has issued a warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s arrest.
Metropolitan Police Criticized for Racism and Sexism
The Metropolitan Police is facing criticism from a review report conducted by Baroness Casey on its culture and standing within the organization.
The force has been accused of being racist, sexist, and homophobic, with a significant issue of tolerating wrongdoing.
The review was initiated following the murder of Sarah Everard, who was killed by serving officer Wayne Couzens.
The review report is expected to be published next week.
The UK Justice Secretary, Dominic Raab, has said that the Met "clearly (has) got a problem" and suggested that there are wide-held practices of bad behavior among the force.
Review of Metropolitan Police finds sexism, racism and homophobia, says report
Reports suggest a review into the Metropolitan Police will criticise it for being sexist, racist and homophobic following an investigation into the murder of Sarah Everard by serving officer Wayne Couzens.
Vanessa Feltz criticises BBC over alleged handling of Ken Bruce's departure
Radio presenter Vanessa Feltz has criticised the BBC over the alleged circumstances surrounding Ken Bruce's departure from his long-running mid-morning show on Radio 2.
Bruce, who has been at the station for over three decades, announced his departure in January, but accused the BBC of wanting him to leave earlier than expected.
Feltz, who left the BBC last year, described the move as "incredibly discourteous and disrespectful and unnecessary".
Justice Secretary to Review Release of Claw Hammer Killer
The Justice Secretary, Dominic Raab, is considering the case of Robert Brown, who was jailed for 26 years for the manslaughter of his wife, Joanna Simpson, in 2010.
Simpson's mother is campaigning for the case to be referred to the parole board as Brown is due to be released in November this year.
Boris Johnson privately warned Dominic Raab about his conduct amid allegations of bullying.
Boris Johnson has reportedly given evidence to an ongoing inquiry into allegations of bullying against Dominic Raab, who is currently serving as the deputy prime minister and justice secretary.
Mr Raab has been accused of bullying several civil servants who worked under him, with a formal complaints investigation ongoing.
While Mr Raab maintains his innocence, he has pledged to resign from government if the allegations are found to be true.
Carrie Johnson backs campaign to block release of Joanna Simpson's killer
Campaigners are urging Justice Secretary Dominic Raab to prevent the early release of British Airways captain Robert Brown, who was sentenced to 26 years for the manslaughter of his wife Joanna Brown in 2010.
Among the campaigners is Dianna Parkes, the victim's mother, and Carrie Johnson, one of the victims of serial rapist John Worboys, who joined the launch of the campaign on Wednesday.
Brown is due to be released on licence later this year after serving half of his sentence.
Woman found guilty of 13 counts of child cruelty
Elsie Wheddon, a 71-year-old woman from Warwickshire, has been found guilty of 13 counts of child cruelty, including abuse, locking them up and letting "rat-like creatures" crawl over them.
She also allowed her late husband to sexually abuse two children and used one victim's head as a mop to clean up urine.
The children were subjected to a "living hell" during the mid-1970s in Oxfordshire.
Wheddon will be sentenced at a later date.
UK Government proposes independent public advocate for Hillsborough disaster victims
The UK Government has proposed establishing an independent public advocate (IPA) to support families affected by major disasters, including the Hillsborough disaster of 1989, where 97 people died in a crush at an FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest.
The IPA would provide practical support to families and empower them to seek help from day one of a disaster.
Justice Secretary Dominic Raab confirmed the IPA will be introduced "as soon as possible", but campaigners have said that the proposal falls short of creating a "Hillsborough Law", which would legally require public officials to tell the full truth and cooperate proactively with official investigations.
UK Government releases new guidance on transgender prisoners
The UK Government has released new guidance stating that transgender women with male genitalia or those who have been convicted of a violent or sexual offence will not be held in the general women's estate, unless in exceptional cases.
Some members of the transgender community have criticized the measures as being fear-mongering and lacking in common sense.
Downing Street to push ahead with new trading regime for Northern Ireland with or without DUP support
Downing Street has indicated that it intends to proceed with a new trading regime for Northern Ireland, regardless of whether the Democratic Unionist party (DUP) approves it or not.
This comes after Rishi Sunak presented his "Windsor framework", an attempt to patch the holes in Boris Johnson's original post-Brexit protocol for Northern Ireland.
Even if the DUP and other sceptical Tory MPs agree to the plan, ratification is likely to take several months.
When Prime Minister Boris Johnson was asked on BBC Radio 4's Today programme if the plan would be implemented even if the DUP did not agree to it, Rishi Sunak replied that "the framework is what we have agreed with the European Union."
UK-EU "On The Cusp" of Northern Ireland Trade Deal
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are meeting for "final talks" to resolve post-Brexit trade issues in Northern Ireland.
Downing Street says Sunak aims to fix practical problems on the ground, ensure trade flows freely within the UK, safeguard Northern Ireland's place in the Union, and return sovereignty to the people of Northern Ireland.
If a final deal is agreed upon, Sunak and von der Leyen will hold a short joint news conference.
This comes after months of intensive negotiations over the protocol, which governs trade in Northern Ireland, and which has kept the territory in the European single market.
UK "on the cusp" of securing new Brexit deal on Northern Ireland, says Deputy PM
The UK government has announced that they are close to signing a new Brexit deal with the EU regarding the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Talks between the UK and the EU have made "great progress" but a deal has not yet been secured.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was giving the negotiations "everything" to clinch a deal.
Justice Secretary proposes forcing convicted criminals to attend their own sentencings
Justice Secretary Dominic Raab is examining whether judges should be able to impose longer prison sentences on murderers who refuse to appear for their sentencing hearings.
Raab's comments come after the family of 35-year-old law graduate Zara Aleena, who was sexually assaulted and murdered by Jordan McSweeney, complained that McSweeney was legally allowed to skip his sentencing hearing.
Currently, UK law allows defendants to choose whether or not to attend their own sentencing.
The proposed change in the law seeks to ensure that those convicted are present at their sentencing, and that those who refuse to attend face longer jail terms.
James Bulger’s family expresses their unforgiving stance towards his killer, Jon Venables
The family of James Bulger, a toddler who was kidnapped and murdered in 1993 in Merseyside by Jon Venables and Robert Thompson, has expressed their firm position that they will never forgive Venables.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the incident, and James Bulger's brother, Michael Fergus, has stated that he wants justice for his brother by ensuring Venables remains in prison.
The family's campaign has been ongoing for 30 years and has been met with varying responses from officials.
However, this year, James Bulger's father, Ralph Bulger, met with the Justice Secretary, Dominic Raab, who expressed his support for ensuring Venables remains in jail.
Dominic Raab denies allegations of bullying
Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary Dominic Raab is facing an investigation by senior lawyer Adam Tolley KC over allegations of bullying by dozens of officials.
Raab has declared that he has "behaved professionally at all times" and insists on "rebutting and refuting" the complaints.
The senior Tory MP is being investigated for eight formal complaints citing his behaviour as leading to weight loss, breakdowns, and suicidal thoughts for some staff.
The reports also revealed that some of the officials had been signed off work due to the stress they were under.
Nearly Half of 2019 Tory Voters Want Election This Year, Poll Shows
A poll conducted by Redfield and Wilton Strategies for The Mirror reveals that almost 48% of those who voted Conservative in the 2019 general election would support a general election this year to oust the Tories from power.
This figure rises to 61% of all voters.
About 40% of former Tory voters want an election sooner rather than later, while 52% of all voters favour an election in the next six weeks.
The exclusive poll also reveals that fewer than a third of respondents want Rishi Sunak to remain in power as Prime Minister.
Instead, four out of ten voters prefer to see Labour leader Keir Starmer as PM.
Dominic Raab faces multiple bullying allegations
Former senior civil servants have leveled accusations against UK Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary Dominic Raab, alleging he behaved offensively and used demeaning tactics to establish himself as the most powerful person in the room.
He is currently under investigation by senior lawyer Adam Tolley, though he has repeatedly denied these bullying claims.
Eight formal complaints have been lodged against him.
Rishi Sunak conducts cabinet reshuffle with new party chair, department restructuring
Rishi Sunak has conducted a cabinet reshuffle that saw Grant Shapps replace Alok Sharma as energy and net zero secretary, amid a shake-up of government departments.
The prime minister also appointed Greg Hands as the new Tory party chairman, replacing Nadhim Zahawi, who was sacked over his tax affairs, and Lucy Frazer as the secretary for culture, media, and sport.
The restructuring has seen the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy broken up as part of the reorganisation, with the responsibility for energy being given to the newly formed energy and net zero department.
Rishi Sunak to announce cabinet reshuffle and department changes
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to reshuffle his Cabinet and announce changes to government departments.
This comes after Nadhim Zahawi's dismissal as Conservative Party chair over his tax affairs.
The reshuffle is expected to be relatively limited, following Sunak's appointment of Grant Shapps as the new energy and net-zero secretary as he breaks up the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Sunak is believed to be planning a new science and digital department, with responsibilities removed from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport.
Reports suggest that the reshuffle will have little impact beyond the initial changes in senior roles.
Former Cabinet Minister confirms policy row with Dominic Raab
Ex-Justice Secretary Sir Robert Buckland has confirmed that he had a disagreement with Dominic Raab, the Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary, over a Daily Telegraph article he wrote criticising Raab's plans for a British Bill of Rights, but added that they had "moved on now.
" Reports from The Times said that Raab threatened to get Sir Buckland fired from his cabinet position in response to the criticism.
The bullying allegations against Raab have prompted calls for him to be suspended from his position until a thorough investigation into the claims is conducted.
Abusive mother of Tony Hudgell to be released from prison
Jody Simpson, the birth mother of Tony Hudgell who had both legs amputated due to abuse, is to be released from prison as Justice Secretary Dominic Raab's efforts to delay her release were deemed to be unlawful by a high court judge.