Watchdog seeks urgent clarity on police facial recognition bias
The UK's data watchdog demands answers from the Home Office after tests reveal facial recognition technology is more likely to misidentify Black and Asian people. Read the full report.
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Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban: Key Details
Australia's landmark social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. Here's how it will work, which platforms are included, and what it means for users. Get the full explainer.
Air India Crash: New Theory Points to Electrical Failure
A lawyer for 130 families disputes the pilot error theory in the Air India 171 crash, suggesting an electrical fault is more likely. Exclusive details from the UK meetings with victims' relatives.
eSafety Commissioner questioned on Roblox child safety
eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant faces Senate questions on Roblox's child protection measures following a Guardian investigation. Read the full details and official response.
New laws protect rape victims from 'serial liar' questioning
Major legal reforms in England and Wales will ban the use of victims' past sexual history in court, aiming to end the 'profound injustice' that drives survivors from the justice system.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner defends Online Safety Act
Australia's eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, defends the nation's Online Safety Act against US criticism, highlighting its role in protecting citizens from online harm. Read the full story.
Lammy pledges £550m to cut court backlog, slashes jury trials
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces radical court reforms and £550m victim support fund to tackle a 'courts emergency' with 100,000 cases pending. Critics warn of miscarriages of justice. Read the full story.
Lammy's justice reforms to scrap some jury trials
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces reforms placing victims 'front and centre', including removing jury trials for some cases to tackle the crown court backlog. Read the full details.
Indonesia Floods Kill Dozens in Sumatra Search
Rescue teams intensify search for victims after devastating floods and landslides kill dozens in Sumatra. Emergency response continues as death toll rises.
Car wash owner jailed for modern slavery in Mitcham
Hewa Margai, 45, imprisoned for keeping eight Romanian nationals in a squalid shed. The case was exposed by his youngest victim, a 15-year-old boy. Read the full investigation details.
UK Announces National Day for Terrorism Victims
The UK will introduce an annual national day on 21 August to honour victims and survivors of terrorism. Discover how this day will be marked and why it matters.
Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban Explained
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. Discover which platforms are included, how age checks work, and the appeal process for wrongful bans.
Child abuse victims denied compensation by CICA
Exclusive: Sky News reveals over 11,000 crime victims, including children, were denied compensation due to unspent convictions. Victims of grooming gangs and modern slavery affected.
Victims denied compensation over criminal records
Exclusive: Over 11,000 victims including child abuse survivors refused compensation due to unspent convictions. Read the shocking investigation findings.
Victims Denied Compensation Over Criminal Records
Exclusive: Victims of grooming gangs and modern slavery are being denied government compensation due to unspent criminal convictions, Sky News analysis reveals.
Epstein survivors receive death threats after Senate victory
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein brace for escalating death threats as the US Senate passes the Epstein Files Transparency Act, demanding justice and protection.
Valencia Floods: Family's Tragic Climate Story
Toñi García lost her husband and daughter in Spain's devastating 2024 floods. Scientists confirm climate change link as survivors demand justice. Read their heartbreaking story.
NYPD Commissioner Tisch Remains Under New Mayor
New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani confirms Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch will continue her role, citing historic crime reduction achievements. Discover their shared public safety vision.
Epstein Files: US House Votes for Public Release
The Jeffrey Epstein files could be publicly released before year's end after a decisive US House vote. Discover the key details, political implications, and what happens next in this unfolding story.
Scotland's prosecutor reassures sex abuse victims
Scotland's Lord Advocate confirms victims' rights remain protected despite Supreme Court judgment on fair trial procedures. Learn how the justice system balances defendant and victim rights.
Victim rights protected after Supreme Court judgment
Scotland's Lord Advocate confirms statutory protections for sex abuse victims remain unchanged following Supreme Court ruling on fair trial rights. Read the latest developments.
Five young adults die in Co Louth car crash
Tragedy strikes as five people in their early twenties die in a two-vehicle collision in County Louth. Three others injured in what police describe as 'shocking and devastating' crash.
Five killed in County Louth road collision
Tragic car crash near Dundalk claims five young lives, leaving three injured. Gardaí appeal for witnesses as nation mourns devastating road traffic incident.
Five dead in Co Louth car crash on Saturday night
Three men and two women in their 20s died in a two-vehicle collision in Gibstown, Dundalk. Police appeal for witnesses as investigation continues.
Domestic abuse victims could be criminalised under new law
Proposed amendment to Crime and Policing Bill could criminalise domestic abuse victims who flee overseas with children. Critics warn it undermines child safety principles.
Lady Newlove, victims' commissioner, dies aged 63
Helen Newlove, who became a powerful advocate for crime victims after her husband's murder, has died aged 63. Read her remarkable journey from tragedy to the House of Lords.
Police and Crime Commissioner Roles Scrapped
The policing minister announces abolition of 41 Police and Crime Commissioner positions across England and Wales from November 2025. Stay updated with breaking news.
Victims' Commissioner Baroness Helen Newlove dies at 63
Baroness Helen Newlove, a lifelong campaigner for victims' rights inspired by her husband's murder, has died aged 63. Read about her enduring legacy.
Victims' Commissioner Baroness Newlove Dies at 63
Baroness Helen Newlove, the Victims' Commissioner who campaigned tirelessly for victims' rights after her husband's murder, has died aged 63. Read her powerful story.
Victims' Commissioner Helen Newlove Dies
Baroness Helen Newlove, the Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales, has passed away. A passionate campaigner, her legacy transformed support for crime victims. Read her remarkable story.
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