Law

Published: 13 September 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk Authorities in Utah confirmed on Friday that the nationwide manhunt for the suspected killer of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk came to an end late Thursday night, following a critical tip from within the suspect’s own family. The arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, a resident of Washington, Utah, brought to a close more than thirty hours of intense searching, which had...

Published: 10 September 2025 | The English Chronicle Online The UK government has unveiled a major initiative to disrupt criminal networks that profit from online child sexual abuse, aiming to protect children from exploitation while curbing avenues for offenders to monetise abuse. The announcement came from the Home Office during a summit with Britain’s “Five Eyes” allies – the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada – as part of...

Published: 10 September 2025 | The English Chronicle Online The chief inspector of constabulary has called for an end to the recording and investigation of non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs), arguing that the practice consumes police resources while generating public controversy. Sir Andy Cooke, who leads HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services, said intelligence could be gathered through alternative methods that would reduce public concern and simplify policing....

Published: 09 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk A new work by the elusive street artist Banksy sparked controversy on Monday morning after appearing on the walls of the Royal Courts of Justice in London. The mural, which depicted a judge wielding a gavel against a protester lying on the ground, was quickly obscured by court staff under the instruction of security officials. Banksy confirmed authorship of the piece by...

Published: 08 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk The United Kingdom’s new home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has held her first major engagement in office, convening the Five Eyes security alliance to discuss strategies to combat people smuggling. The meeting included counterparts from the United States, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, as Britain grapples with record numbers of small-boat migrant crossings. Recent figures indicate that over 1,000 people arrived on British...

Published: 08 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), the body responsible for regulating advertising across the country, is facing a complaint over its own nationwide marketing campaign, with critics alleging it may have breached the very rules it enforces. The ASA, which monitors advertising to ensure compliance with UK regulations, recently launched a campaign in partnership with household brands such as Tesco, Comparethemarket, and...

Published: 08 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk Tanni Grey-Thompson, the renowned Paralympic legend and crossbench peer, has revealed that she has received a wave of “abusive” emails accusing her of being “responsible for people dying in pain” because of her opposition to the assisted dying bill currently before the House of Lords. The multiple Paralympic gold medallist, who has long been an advocate for disability rights, is expected to...

Published: 06 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Shabana Mahmood’s appointment as the UK’s new home secretary marks a historic moment as she becomes the first Muslim woman to hold one of the great offices of state. After her tenure as lord chancellor, where she earned recognition for her ability to drive through contentious policies such as early prisoner release schemes and a new sentencing framework,...

Published: 05 September. the English Chronicle Desk. English Chronicle Online Marianne “Mair” Smyth, infamously known as the “Queen of the Con,” has been convicted of multiple fraud charges in Northern Ireland, thanks in large part to the investigative work of US podcaster and author Johnathan Walton. Smyth, who previously defrauded Walton himself of nearly $100,000 in Los Angeles by posing as an Irish heiress, was found guilty by a Downpatrick...

Published: 05 September. the English Chronicle Desk. English Chronicle Online The deputy prime minister, Angela Rayner, finds her political future under intense scrutiny following revelations over the purchase of her £800,000 flat on the south coast, amid questions surrounding underpaid stamp duty. The conveyancing firm that handled the transaction, Verrico & Associates Ltd, has stated it did not provide Rayner with tax advice and prepared her stamp duty return solely...