Alex Norris
British politician (born 1984)
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- Oct 4
Britain drops plan to scrap jury trials for sentences under three years
Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Justice Secretary Alex Norris have reversed plans to introduce judge-only trials in Crown Courts, retaining juries for defendants facing prison terms of up to three years while maintaining juryless hearings for complex fraud.
- Oct 1
UK releases 700 prisoners in first stage of 4,500-inmate emergency discharge scheme
The British government initiated an early release scheme on Thursday, freeing around 700 offenders after one-third of their sentences to avert capacity collapse in overcrowded prisons across England and Wales.