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- Courts · City of London
Saleswoman jailed for four years over faked claims
A saleswoman has been sentenced to four years and eight months in prison for perverting the course of public justice. Louise Gallagher fabricated a doctor's note for cancer treatment and lied to the Metropolitan Police about a witness during employment tribunal claims against two companies.
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Channel boat deaths: Smuggling ringleader jailed for eight years in Paris
Harem Ahmed Abwbaker has been sentenced to eight years in prison in Paris for manslaughter following the deaths of 27 people during a Channel crossing in November 2021. The National Crime Agency arrested him in Cheltenham in November 2022.
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Courts · City of LondonJamaica petitions King Charles for slavery reparations advice
A Jamaican delegation has formally petitioned King Charles III for legal advice from the privy council regarding transatlantic slavery and its enduring consequences. The UK government maintains its stance against paying reparations.
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Courts · City of LondonTulisa Contostavlos wears drug sting headlines dress at NTAs
Singer Tulisa Contostavlos attended the National Television Awards in London wearing a dress printed with headlines from a 2013 drug sting scandal. The charges against her were later dismissed after a key witness was jailed for evidence tampering.
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Courts · City of LondonMet Police defends drill lyrics use in criminal cases
The Metropolitan Police is defending its use of drill music lyrics as evidence in criminal trials. A report found lyrics were used against 252 defendants between 2020 and 2023. Campaigners argue this unfairly targets young Black defendants and chills artistic freedom.
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