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Thousands of women express their anxiety and anger about staying safe when alone in public places.

Women around the UK have reacted to the disappearance of Sarah Everard by sharing their stories.

But one victim says it is

Court delays partly caused by Covid-19 restrictions leave a woman on a

Children saw a driver smash through a barrier - and drew it for police in west Germany.

A charity representing those in justice roles wants to see more younger people becoming magistrates.

The number of cases waiting to be heard in England and Wales could quadruple by 2024, a study says.

The justice secretary hails changes to criminal tariffs as a "fundamental shift" to punish offenders.

People accused of crimes in England and Wales - and alleged victims - wait years for a resolution.

The justice secretary hails changes to criminal tariffs as a

New laws will increase maximum jail terms for assaults on front-line workers to two years.

The pandemic has left a 43,000-backlog of defendants awaiting trial, with many on remand.

Barristers warn thousands may wait until 2022 for justice despite a pledge to speed up the Crown Courts.

The Law Society accused the department of

PC Andrew Harper's family calls for

Attorney General Suella Braverman will decide by 28 August if the sentences should be reviewed.

Opposition parties say the attack raises questions over law and order in India's Uttar Pradesh state.

James Meikle admits two counts of assaulting emergency workers in a

Labour's Harriet Harman calls government's amendment a

Jordan Walker-Brown tells the BBC he posed no threat to officers during the incident in May.

Grace Millane's cousin says it was

Campaigners welcome commitment to prevent lawyers using justification for violence.

It is thought 10,000 people joined a march through the city in support of Black Lives Matter.

Boris Johnson says

It is thought 10,000 people joined a march through the city in support of Black Lives Matter.

Restrictions come after last week's Black Lives Matter protests saw some scenes of violence and arrests.

Police across France are angered by accusations of racism and by a government ban on chokeholds.

Police across France are angered by accusations of racism and by a government ban on chokeholds.

Figures show fewer people have been fined since lockdown rules were eased in England.

Home Secretary Priti Patel says fraud victims have lost more than £1.8m as she urges those suffering abuse to continue to seek help.