The Latest Breaking News from Shabana Mahmood

According to shadow justice secretary Shabana Mahmood, expanding on the contents of her party’s new manifesto, should Labour win the general election next month, it will establish 80 new rape courts across and England and Wales to fast-track cases as part of “wide-ranging plans to tackle violence against women and…

Nigel Farage is facing claims of using “dog whistle” tactics by suggesting Rishi Sunak does not understand “our culture”.

Justice secretary announces plan to release ‘certain low-level offenders’ early and also reduce number of foreign prisoners held

Although the Labour leader is attempting to soften his initial approach, many still he is alienating Muslim voters and liberal left

The Justice Secretary will also announce plans to bring forward legislation that would allow prisoners to be held overseas.

Health Secretary Steve Barclay acknowledged there is ‘huge pressure’ on the prison system.

Humza Yousaf says Lisa Cameron’s move was ‘the least surprising news I’ve had as leader of the SNP’

The senior presiding judge in England and Wales is said to have called for a delay to sentencings to avoid more criminals being put behind bars.

From Liz Truss to Jeremy Corbyn, Brexit to net zero, who are the key figures and crucial issues to look out for at the main party conferences?