The Clacton parliamentary by-election will take place on 13 August, following the resignation of MP Nigel Farage. Mr Farage, who announced his intention to stand again, vacated his seat, prompting the contest in the Essex constituency.
Tajik Mohammad, 32, pleaded guilty at Canterbury Crown Court to endangering others during a perilous English Channel crossing on January 17, becoming the first conviction under a new Border Security Act. His sentencing is scheduled for June 10.
The High Court has dismissed a legal challenge seeking to restrict the Metropolitan Police's deployment of live facial recognition technology. Campaigners raised concerns over potential arbitrary and discriminatory application, citing a misidentification incident involving one claimant. However, the court affirmed the legality of the Met's policy, with the Commissioner hailing the decision as a win for public safety.
