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Prosecutors to ‘fast-track’ hate crime cases in England and Wales after spate of attacks

5 May 2026 at 18:22

Staff told to prosecute as quickly as they can, rather than waiting to gather all evidence, to tackle ‘climate of fear’ felt by Jewish community

Prosecutors in England and Wales have been told to “fast-track” hate crime prosecutions after a spate of antisemitic attacks that the prime minister on Tuesday called a “crisis for all of us”.

Stephen Parkinson, the director of public prosecutions, issued guidance to his staff on Tuesday telling them to bring forward prosecutions against any sort of hate crime as quickly as they could, rather than waiting until they had gathered all possible evidence.

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© Photograph: Tolga Akmen/EPA

© Photograph: Tolga Akmen/EPA

© Photograph: Tolga Akmen/EPA

Adventures in Streaming: Ireland’s comedy shines on the small screen

5 May 2026 at 17:34
Italian inspiration notwithstanding, one can’t help thinking of that famous quote when considering Ireland’s output of film and television in the past few decades. Cursed by the violence and division of its history, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland combined has produced more than its share of fascinating fare. Read More
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