Yesterday’s written statement of the Lord Chancellor, Kenneth Clarke QC MP began well enough. Introducing the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill, he said: Protecting the public from crime, ensuring those who break the law face the consequences, and providing swift, cost-effective and fair access to justice are fundamental responsibilities of the state [...]

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A state criminal justice committee on Monday began considering changes to Utah’s civil commitment law that would close a loophole that allowed a convicted sex offender go free. Lonnie Johnson was released from Utah State Hospital in April after judges said he was incompetent for trial and did not meet [...]