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Metropolitan Police Commissioner defends murder investigation while admitting operational errors regarding Simon Levy
Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley admits to errors in monitoring serial killer Simon Levy but argues that detectives lacked the necessary evidence to charge him earlier in the investigation.
Ondo State Government Issues Warning to Traditional Rulers Over Illegal Detentions
Ondo State Attorney General Olukayode Ajulo has cautioned traditional rulers against operating illegal detention centers or courts, urging them to respect constitutional boundaries and collaborate with state security agencies.
Serial sex offender sentenced to life without parole for double murder
Simon Levy has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of murdering two women and raping another while under police monitoring.
Woman assaulted by murderer blames authorities for failing to stop his later crimes
A survivor of a 2018 attack by double murderer Simon Levy argues that systemic failures by police and courts allowed him to continue preying on women, eventually leading to two murders.
Why the death of PC Andrew Harper, killed shortly after his wedding, continues to resonate
Seven years after PC Andrew Harper was killed in the line of duty, his family and the public are protesting the potential early release of two of his killers due to prison overcrowding.
Legal Aid Council Highlights Lack of Counsel and Funding as Drivers of Abia Prison Overcrowding
The Legal Aid Council of Nigeria asserts that limited legal support and financial barriers are causing unnecessary prison overcrowding and prolonged detention of youths in Abia State.
Police Chief Disu Proposes NJI Collaboration to Improve Investigations and Prosecution
IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu is seeking a partnership with the National Judicial Institute to boost the legal training and investigative capabilities of Nigerian police personnel.
Wole Soyinka Urges President Tinubu to Halt State-Sanctioned Violence
Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has challenged President Bola Tinubu to end extrajudicial killings, while experts at the 28th Wole Soyinka Lecture demand systemic reforms to address state-sponsored injustices and mass incarceration.
Andy Burnham halts plans for early prisoner release
Andy Burnham has suspended a program that would have allowed for the early release of thousands of inmates in England and Wales following widespread criticism from victims' families.
Mother of slain officer Andrew Harper criticizes early release policy
PC Andrew Harper's mother has condemned the government's early prison release scheme, arguing it fails to provide true justice for victims of serious crimes.