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Natalie

@NatBatBooks
 Manchester
Joined October 2011
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I just launched my survey exploring the impact of court delays on victims. Have you been a victim of a crime in England or Wales that resulted in someone being charged? ⚖️ I want to hear from you — share your experience👇 victimscommissioner.org.uk/n… 📅Closing 12 September.
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Grow up Matthew x
Matthew Cropper (@croppermj) profile pictureMatthew Cropper@croppermj19 Aug 2024
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@marksandspencer happy birthday to me! At 54 years old you’re still not too old to enjoy #colin goodies! Still the best and original - no copycat(erpillar) cuthbert in this house @AldiUK 👍
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New - understand Operation Early Dawn, using police custody cells to avoid overcrowding in prisons, will be triggered tomorrow. A national measure but space a real problem in North of Eng ( NE & NW) following riots. More👇 news.sky.com/story/operation…
Operation Early Dawn: Emergency move to avoid prison overcrowding triggered - amid sentencing of...

Operation Early Dawn: Emergency move to avoid prison overcrowding triggered - amid sentencing of...

The government launches its plan to tackle an overburdened prison system, in the wake of trials that are thought to have seen dozens of rioters jailed and after the chairman of the Prison Officers'...

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Put simply: If you engage in violent protests, you will face the full force of the law.
Graphic with text that reads: Prison sentences for: Rioting: up to 10 years Violent disorder: up to 5 years Inciting racial hatred: up to 7 years Criminal damage: up to 10 years

ALT Graphic with text that reads: Prison sentences for: Rioting: up to 10 years Violent disorder: up to 5 years Inciting racial hatred: up to 7 years Criminal damage: up to 10 years

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A Section 34 dispersal notice has been authorised across Manchester City Centre for the duration of today (03/08/2024). Officers have extra powers to deal with anti-social behaviour in areas highlighted in the map until 7pm this evening. Read more ➡️ orlo.uk/xt8l6
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Spiking a drink will become a standalone offence under a new law to be announced in the King’s Speech. Currently, spiking is prosecuted as assault or under the Offences Against the Person Act but is not a specific offence. This is certainly a positive move telegraph.co.uk/politics/202…
Spiking to be made standalone criminal offence

Spiking to be made standalone criminal offence

Supporters hope move will help improve the reporting and prosecution of cases

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Crossbow murders in 10 years: 9 Women murdered by men in England + Wales in 6 years: 1500+ What’s the issue here?
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I can predict there will be calls to restrict access to crossbows. Diverting the conversation from the real and urgent problem - the man who used the crossbow and male violence against women. Don’t be distracted!
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🚨 One week to go! Don't miss your chance to join us for our Spotlights event, focusing on the devastating impact of the IPP (Imprisonment for Public Protection) sentence. Book your place here: howardleague.org/events/spot… @UNGRIPP #IPP #IPPSentence
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The day you've all been waiting for will finally be here TOMORROW! Join @robparkerauthor with @HaleWrites @crmcgeorge @Marnie_Riches There'll be giveaways, audience questions and book signings 📚 – at Manchester, England
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I am SO looking forward to this with @CarolineHulse1 - still time to join us! Oasis also appearing with us* waterstones.com/events/an-ev… *slight lie
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THIS! Am SO excited to announce #LoveStoriesEtc, a new #RespectRomFic literary festival, for lovers of love stories, taking place @MancLibraries on 13th July! Working with @alicemurphypyle and @DPMiddleton is an absolute JOY. Tickets @librarylivemcr soon. thebookseller.com/news/ss-uk…
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It's not too late to join us for our event tonight - 'The problem with remand' at @CityUniLondon or online via Zoom. Join our panel of experts as we lift the lid on prisons and discuss the impact of the overuse of remand. 🎟️ Email [email protected] to book a place.
The problem with remand. Join our panel of experts and ask questions as we discuss what should be done to address the overuse of remand. Wednesday 31 January, 6pm to 7.30pm Online via Zoom, or in person at City, University of London, City Law School Building

ALT The problem with remand. Join our panel of experts and ask questions as we discuss what should be done to address the overuse of remand. Wednesday 31 January, 6pm to 7.30pm Online via Zoom, or in person at City, University of London, City Law School Building

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📚 READERS OF MANCHESTER WE NEED YOU 📚 Do you love reading? Know anyone who does? Crime Central is the perfect event for indulging your love of books and we have an incredible year coming up. Make sure you are following us to be the first to get updates on our next event 🕵️ – at Manchester, England
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Do not miss the last Crime Central of 2023! It is the best event for anyone who loves crime fiction 📚 Join @robparkerauthor @LouiseWriter @simonmichaeluk @JoseCarloSomoza this Thursday for a very exciting Crime. Central Christmas special 🎄
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So proud to announce our next event! In association with @ICManchester, we've got an early Christmas present for you, with UK greats @LouiseWriter and @simonmichaeluk - and a very special appearance from @JoseCarloSomoza! Pay what you can tickets: crime-central.co.uk!
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#BookTwitter friends, please can you RT to help me gain more book loving friends in which to share my love of books (and life ramblings). I feel lost in the twitter algorithm. Will always follow back! #booklovers
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Only 4 days to go!! – at Manchester, England
Penguin Michael Joseph (@MichaelJBooks) profile picturePenguin Michael Joseph
@MichaelJBooks12 Jun 2023
Calling all @dougieclaire readers! 📚 Catch Claire in conversation with @RuthWareWriter at @WaterstonesMCR on 4th July talking with @CarolineHulse1 about their latest thrillers, Zero Days and The Woman Who Lied 🕵️‍♀️ waterstones.com/events/in-co…
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There are a few tickets left for our author talk with Livi Michael on Wednesday evening at Altrincham Library! Don't miss out!
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Join us at Altrincham Library for an evening with award-winning author of Reservoir, Livi Michael. Book your place here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/author-li…
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