Rapists and violent offenders will serve at least two-thirds of their prison terms under an overhaul of England and Wales’ justice system to ensure serious criminals ‘get the time they deserve’. Justice Secretary Robert Buckland is unveiling plans to give judges the power to hand 18 to 20-year-olds whole life sentences. Convicts sentenced to between … Read more
Qatar launches world’s toughest punishments with three years in jail and £45,000 fines for anyone not wearing a face mask as it battles one of globe’s highest coronavirus infection rates More than 30,000 people tested positive for COVID-19 in the tiny Gulf country Gatherings during Muslim fasting month of Ramadan may have increased cases Mosques, … Read more
Amnesty International has warned that the coronavirus pandemic is prompting tough regimes in Africa to dish out harsh punishments to people under lockdown. Deprose Muchena, the charity’s director for East and Southern Africa, warned that, with inequality and unemployment high in many countries, people cannot afford to remain in lockdown even for a week. The … Read more