Spending watchdog warns of pressures piling up for already stretched MoJ
Snapshot report contrasts shortage of prison places with boosted sentencing projections and delayed court hearings
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08 Jan 2021
The National Audit Office has highlighted a looming series of pressures the Ministry of Justice is facing as it deals with the multiple impacts of Covid-19 and new government initiatives.
It said prison-capacity reductions caused by the pandemic and a backlog of court cases set to stretch into 2023 would be accompanied by a surge in demand for court time and potentially prison space caused by additional police officers being recruited in the coming years.
A NUMBER of local figures have been recognised in the Queen s New Year s Honours list. The list includes Kim Leadbeater, the sister of murdered MP Jo Cox, who has been recognised with an MBE by the Palace for stepping up her struggle during the pandemic as millions were suddenly cut off from their support networks. Ms Leadbeater founded the Great Get Together – a series of events within communities to help people create ties and help those who are lonely build support networks, and took place online during the pandemic. Other local figures receiving MBE honours include Keighley Cougars chairman Michael O Neill, Pudsey foster carer Khairun Nisa and Asda online grocery development manager, Daniel Owens, from Bingley.
Kent people recognised in the Queen s New Year Honours list 2021
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Updated: 18:02, 31 December 2020
As we reach the end of a year like no other it s time to recognise those who have gone above and beyond.
A children s author, a choreographer and fire fighter are among those to receive a Queen s New Year Honour.
NSPCC Chief Executive Peter Wanless receives a Knighthood
Peter Thomas Wanless, Chief Executive Officer, NSPCC receives a Knighthood for services to Children, to Young People and to the Charitable Sector.
The 56-year-old, who lives near Sevenoaks, has been the nationwide charity s boss since 2013 and previously held a variety of posts at the HM Treasury.
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Thursday, 31st December 2020, 11:18 am
There are Yorkshire’s healthcare champions, honoured by the Queen for efforts over recent months. Scientists and academics, credited for delivering a brighter future for the nation, and education leaders honoured for their work in shaping children’s futures across Yorkshire.
There are also the librarians and charity workers and supermarket staff who helped to create better communities.
Here is a rundown of Kirklees people who have been recognised in the New Year s Honours.
Kim Leadbeater, Alan Lane and Dr Marilyn Rogers have been recognised in the Queen s New Year Honours
Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Police in Nottinghamshire could use lie detector tests to monitor sex offenders
Crime commissioner says sometimes people just don t tell the truth to police officers
10:39, 23 DEC 2020
A polygraph test being used by a police force (Image: PA)
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