Roger Hallam, the founder of Just Stop Oil, has been sentenced to five years in jail for his role in organising protests that disrupted the M25 motorway, with this being the longest-ever sentence for a non-violent protest under new laws aimed at cracking down on public disruption.
A Covid report has criticised the Conservative government for their handling of the pandemic, highlighting NHS cuts, austerity measures, and flawed planning that led to significant deaths and suffering.
Metro highlights a scathing report on the wrongful conviction and 17-year imprisonment of an innocent man for rape.
A judge criticised five eco-activists from Just Stop Oil, who paralysed the M25, as he handed them record jail terms, including a five-year sentence for one of the group’s leaders.
The UK experiences its hottest day of the year with temperatures reaching 32°C, prompting many to enjoy the warm weather.
The Daily Express highlights a British vessel returning migrants to France, signalling enhanced co-operation on the small boat crisis.
Roger Hallam, co-founder of Extinction Rebellion, has been sentenced to five years in prison for orchestrating a non-violent protest that caused significant disruption.
Five activists from the Just Stop Oil campaign received record prison sentences for their roles in planning a protest that would have disrupted the M25 motorway, sparking debate over the severity of the punishment for non-violent activism.
Senior Democratic figures, including former President Obama and Speaker Pelosi, are raising doubts about President Biden’s viability in the upcoming White House race due to concerns over his re-election prospects and the impact on Senate seats.
A public inquiry has found that the state failed in its preparedness and response to Covid-19, leading to avoidable deaths and economic damage due to “groupthink” and flaws in planning for the pandemic.
Employees would be given the right to ignore emails, texts and phone calls from their bosses during evenings and weekends under new rules forming part of a broader package of workplace rights.