Crime and punishment
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An American faces years in jail for allegedly insulting Thailand's monarchy
Under the Radar The country's laws against insulting the monarchy are some of the world's strongest
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The 'two-tier justice' row
The Explainer Sentencing Council delays new guidance advising pre-sentencing reports for ethnic minorities and women after backlash from both Labour and Tories about bias
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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What does the Le Pen verdict mean for the future of French politics?
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION Convicted of embezzlement and slapped with a five year ban on running for public office, where does arch-conservative Marine Le Pen go from here — and will the movement she leads follow?
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Pros and cons of the death penalty
Pros and cons There's been a 'clear trend' away from the death penalty in recent decades, but the US 'remains an outlier'
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Last updated
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Fare dodging: London's transport blight
In The Spotlight Critics say Sadiq Khan is 'in denial' about the scale of fare evasion
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Lucy Letby: new medical experts' view of baby deaths
The Explainer Panel finds that her convictions are 'one of the major injustices of modern times'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Middle-class shoplifting: how bougie bandits got in on the act
The Explainer Organic leeks and sourdough crumpets swiped from shelves by thieves with 'sense of entitlement'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Last updated
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The inmate firefighters tackling the wildfires in Los Angeles
In The Spotlight Convicts sent into the danger zone make around $27 for a 24-hour shift
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Luigi Mangione charged with murder, terrorism
Speed Read Magnione is accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The return of the Asbo
In the Spotlight Will Home Office plans for 'respect orders' be a 'boon' for 'curtain-twitchers'?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Lord Lucan: what happened to suspected aristocratic murderer?
In Depth Fifty years ago this week, on 7 November 1974, Lord Lucan disappeared following a murder at his estranged wife's home
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Menendez brothers may go free in LA prosecutor plan
Speed Read Prosecutors are asking for the brothers to be resentenced for the 1989 murder of their parents
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Abercrombie ex-CEO charged with sex crimes
Speed Read Mike Jeffries ran the brand during its heyday from 1992 to 2014
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Donald Trump's biggest legal threats
In Depth It's not just Jack Smith's indictments — the former president is facing a host of separate challenges from around the country
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Last updated
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