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If adopted by Parliament, police in the U.K. will be given new powers to fight the incidence of domestic violence. But the proposal is being accused of being too broad.

Robert Peel is remembered as being the founder of the Conservative Party in Britain. Many of his contemporaries regarded his terms as Prime Minister as partial successes.

Gary McKinnon, the man accused of hacking into US government computers in 2001 and 2002, is to be extradited to the US in order to be tried.

Capital punishment is no longer on the British statute books. Historically the British judiciary had a bloody choice when it came to methods of execution.

The poet Caroline Norton campaigned for a change in the law following the breakdown of her marriage and the refusal of her husband to grant her access to her children.

David Cameron is the current leader of the British Conservative Party and has been since 2005. Here is a biography of the British MP.

It is through distinguished cases that date back to the 1700's and more recent ones that an individuals rights have been preserved at all costs.

On Nov. 19, 2009, Catherine Ashton was named as the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the EU. This is a profile.

Tony Blair was one of Britain's most famous leaders. He came to power in 1997 and won three consecutive general elections. He stepped down in June 2007.

Known as the second lady in Britain, Elizabeth Fry was also a tireless prison reformer and driven by her Quaker principles fought for social change.

The French Revolution of 1789 cast a long shadow over the English legal system, raising fears that its influence might give the populace subversive ideas.

A handful of farm labourers stood up for their rights, were punished but emerged triumphant

Without a professional police force it is difficult to imagine how law and order can be maintained. In various forms policing dates back to pre Christian times

Conan Doyle relates cases both enthralling and horrifying that must be solved before Sherlock Holmes, the legendary detective, can finally go into retirement.