Problem-solving courts divert four in 10 from immediate jail time – Law Society Gazette

Posted September 11th, 2026 in news by Lily

‘Four in 10 low-level offenders subject to supervision orders would have been locked up immediately if problem-solving courts had not been introduced for criminal behaviour, according to new Ministry of Justice data.’

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Law Society Gazette, 11th September 2026

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Chaplain settles LGBT sermon unfair dismissal case – BBC News

Posted September 11th, 2026 in news by Lily

‘A chaplain who used a sermon to tell pupils they did not have to believe in “LGBT stuff” has reached a legal agreement with the school that dismissed him.’

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BBC News, 10th September 2026

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Theatregoer who throttled woman at show is jailed – BBC News

Posted September 11th, 2026 in news by Lily

‘A 75-year-old man who strangled a woman after she started to sing along at a West End show has been jailed for two years.’

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BBC News, 10th September 2026

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Assisted dying bill for England and Wales faces new vote in Commons – BBC News

Posted September 11th, 2026 in news by Lily

‘The legalisation of assisted dying in England and Wales could move a step closer on Friday when MPs vote on a proposal to introduce it. The bill would allow adults with fewer than six months to live to apply to be given help to end their own life, subject to certain safeguards.’

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BBC News, 11th September 2026

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Teacher sexually abused pupils at multiple schools – BBC News

Posted September 11th, 2026 in news by Lily

‘A teacher has been found guilty of sexually abusing a 16-year-old boy after previously admitting offences against two teenage girls.’

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BBC News, 10th September 2026

Source: www.bbc.co.uk