August 2024

Labour Government Civil Unrest Announcement – Defence Lawyers Response

On Thursday 01 August, and Sunday 04 August, during addresses to the nation, the Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced he was establishing a ‘National Capability’ force to deal with those involved in the violent protests engulfing England and Northern Ireland. This would include extra police officers, courts running 24 hours a day, and prison spaces

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Courts will reportedly sit for 24-hours a day in the wake of far-right violence sweeping across the country

Courts will reportedly sit for 24-hours a day in the wake of far-right violence sweeping across the country. Ministers met with senior members of the judiciary for emergency talks on Saturday as the far-right clashed with police and counter-protesters in major UK cities and towns. Violence broke out between groups in places such as Sunderland,

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