Crime

After a high-profile sexual assault case, six months of internal investigation and fierce public backlash, 21-year-old footballer Mason Greenwood is officially leaving Manchester United. Discussions around the decision have not simply been about Greenwood himself but about if and how football clubs should hold their players accountable.

The UK government is cracking down on protests with the new Public Order Act. This policy was felt keenly at last Saturday’s coronation, when police used new powers to arrest peaceful anti-monarchy protesters hours before the event began — despite the fact that demonstration organisers had Scotland Yard’s approval to protest. So why did the government introduce the Public Order Act? And how will it affect people living in the UK?

A teenager's death at the hands of police sparked widespread riots in France this weekend. Following the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Nahal M, people took to the street. However, the protesting quickly turned violent and dangerous.

Shocking statistics and public testimonies around sexual harassment have prompted a report from the Women’s and Equalities Committee into attitudes towards women and girls in education. The report published last week sheds light on the serious problem of sexual harassment and schools in educational settings.

Over the past three years, the number of women and girls facing prison for breaking the UK’s abortion laws has gone up. Is the 56-year-old law still fit for purpose? Or is it time to decriminalise abortion?

As part of the mayor of London’s Violence Against Women and Girls Grassroots Fund, charities supporting domestic abuse survivors in the capital will get an extra £3m. 🦋 The fund aims to help organisations to continue to supply services like safe accommodation, counselling and legal advice through the cost of living crisis. The extra cash brings the total fund up to £6m and charities can apply for grants up to £100,000.

Barrister's clerk

Barrister's clerks run the day to day administration tasks for barristers at offices called chambers.

Helicopter pilot

Helicopter pilots fly single- and multi-engined helicopters for business, leisure or emergency services.