Foreign Office lost ‘opportunities to influence’ US after Harry Dunn death, review finds

A report by Dame Anne Owers has revealed that failings in the UK government's response to the death of Harry Dunn have led to significant distrust among his family. Dunn died in a crash in August 2019, and the report highlights shortcomings in how the case was managed by authorities.

The family of Harry Dunn, who was killed in a collision involving a former US spy, has expressed deep distress over a report detailing the UK government's inadequate response to his death. The report, authored by Dame Anne Owers, highlights significant failings that have led to a breakdown of trust between the Dunn family and the authorities.

Rape victims in England and Wales will be protected from being labeled as 'serial liars' in court, as part of a significant legal reform aimed at addressing the injustices faced by complainants. This change, announced by Justice Secretary David Lammy, seeks to prevent victims from being questioned about previous reports of rape without warning, thereby enhancing their dignity and rights during legal proceedings.

MPs have initiated an inquiry into Prince Andrew's lease arrangements at the Royal Lodge, reflecting ongoing scrutiny of his financial dealings and public responsibilities. This inquiry comes amid broader discussions about accountability within the royal family and the management of public assets.

David Lammy, the Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary, has recounted his traumatic experiences of racial abuse during his youth, urging Nigel Farage to apologize for alleged racist comments made during their school years. This follows testimonies from over 20 former classmates of Farage, who have accused him of exhibiting racist and antisemitic behavior at Dulwich College.

Twelve prisoners in England and Wales were mistakenly released from custody in the past month, as confirmed by Justice Secretary David Lammy. This brings the total number of such incidents to twelve, with two of the released individuals still at large. Lammy stated that despite these occurrences, the overall trend of errors in prisoner releases is declining due to system improvements.

Justice Secretary David Lammy is expected to revise his proposal to eliminate jury trials for all but the most serious offenses, such as murder, manslaughter, and rape, following feedback from the cabinet. He indicated a preference for adhering to a recommendation by Sir Brian Leveson, which suggests that offenses likely to result in a sentence of three years or less should be handled by magistrates' courts.

Justice Secretary David Lammy has confirmed that two prisoners who were mistakenly released from custody are still at large, following a total of twelve such incidents over the past month. This situation raises serious concerns about the management and oversight of the prison system.