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How to watch as Keir Starmer faces Liaison Committee grilling

KEIR Starmer faces his finally parliamentary grilling before the summer break later today.

The National (Scotland)

‘Dysfunctional’ county courts need urgent review – MPs

County courts were described as the ‘Cinderella service’ of the justice system, gaining little attention compared with the criminal justice system.

The Independent UK

MPs demand ‘root and branch reform’ of Criminal Cases Review Commission and call for chief to step down

The justice committee has warned the watchdog’s leadership has shown ‘has shown a remarkable inability to learn from its own mistakes’

The Independent UK

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MPs call on Criminal Cases Review Commission chief executive to resign

Committee says Karen Kneller’s position no longer tenable in damning report on miscarriage of justice watchdog

The Guardian - UK

Legal body chief’s position ‘no longer tenable’, MPs warn

It follows ‘unpersuasive’ evidence from her on the CCRC’s challenges and response to public criticism in April, the committee said.

Evening Standard

Miscarriage of justice watchdog had ‘hole at its heart’, committee chair says

Chief executive of Criminal Cases Review Commission questioned by MPs over Andrew Malkinson failings, expensive courses and being ‘absent’ boss

The Guardian - UK

Chief accused of ‘half-hearted’ defence of review body after Malkinson case

Karen Kneller defended her position as she appeared before MPs.

Evening Standard

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Four in ten who took their lives in prison were denied adequate healthcare

Exclusive: The scale of prison neglect uncovered as figures show almost half of prisoners who took their own lives didn’t get the care they are entitled to

The Independent UK

Prisons in England and Wales record rapid rise in drones delivering drugs

Exclusive: tenfold increase in drone incidents since 2020 leads MPs to call for urgent action over security concerns

The Guardian - UK

Britain cannot build its way out of prisons crisis, Justice Secretary tells MPs

Shabana Mahmood says she will publish a ‘realistic’ plan later this week that will lead to 14,000 extra places being built.

Evening Standard

Labour will have ‘blood on its hands’ if it rejects review of indefinite jail terms

Exclusive: Peer insists there is still ‘everything to play for’ after government poured cold water on bill to resentence IPP prisoners

The Independent UK

UK counter-terror police drafted in after Telegraph journalist dies in Gibraltar

David Knowles, who helped make Ukraine: The Latest podcast, died on holiday after suspected cardiac arrest

The Guardian - UK

Labour’s 2024 intake overlooked for select committee lead roles

Emily Thornberry becomes head of foreign select committee, while Karen Bradley is sole Conservative given leading role

The Guardian - UK

General Election 2024 London seats: Who is my MP in...Hammersmith and Chiswick?

Evening Standard analysis of key seats in London for the July 4 General Election

Evening Standard

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Evening Standard

Palestinians fleeing war in Gaza should be offered same visa as Ukrainian refugees, Labour MP says

Andy Slaughter says Palestinians should be able to join relatives in the UK or be hosted by families

Evening Standard

Labour downplays Gaza vote as 15 London MPs join revolt against Keir Starmer

'I know they all wrestled with this difficult decision,' says shadow defence minister

The Independent UK

The senior Labour MPs who broke ranks to call for a ceasefire in Gaza

The PA news agency looks at those who defied Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.

The National (Scotland)

The Labour MPs that voted for a Gaza ceasefire - see the full list

LABOUR MPs had been ordered to abstain on the SNP amendment calling for a ceasefire in Gaza - yet 56 MPs rebelled against Keir Starmer on Wednesday…

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The Independent UK

Urgent calls for swift action in self-harm related prison deaths

Inquests into self-inflicted deaths in prison have been delayed, Labour MP Andy Slaughter says

The Independent UK

Lessons must be learned from self-harm related prison deaths, ministers warned

Inquests into self-inflicted deaths in prison have been delayed, meaning important lessons have not been learned, Labour MP Andy Slaughter said.

The Guardian - UK

Ritz job applicant informed of afro hair ban says hotel apology ‘disingenuous’

Hotel claimed Jerelle Jules was sent out-of-date and incorrect grooming policy banning ‘unusual hairstyles’

Daily Mirror

The Ritz says sorry after Black jobseeker is banned from wearing an Afro hairstyle

Jerelle Jules, 29, was 'disappointed' to read that The Ritz's grooming policy did not allow afro hairstyles. After he raised concerns, the luxury hotel apologised

The Independent UK

Attorney General ‘very pleased’ at lack of amendments to Illegal Migration Bill

SNP MP Angela Crawley said it is ‘no secret’ the Government’s top law officer has ‘reservations’ about the controversial immigration reforms.

The Guardian - UK

Home Office accused of ‘shunting’ Afghan child refugees around UK ‘like cattle’

After the Observer revealed cases of girls denied chance to sit GCSE exams, evidence emerges of school pupils being uprooted

Asharq Al-Awsat

UK PM Demands Iranian Answers on Akbari's Death

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak demanded that the Iranian government provide answers about the death and burial of British-Iranian dual national Alireza Akbari, executed by Tehran earlier this month. "The regime is prolonging the suffering of the family, and it is sadly typical of that disregard for basic human dignity,"…

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