inews--2020-06-07--JK Rowling transgender tweets: Here’s why people are angry with the Harry Potter author

JK Rowling transgender tweets : Here ’ s why people are angry with the Harry Potter author Fans have voiced disappointment in the Harry Potter author over her tweets about transgender people “ ‘ People who menstruate.
’ I ’ m sure there used to be a word for those people .
Someone help me out .
Wumben ?
Wimpund ?
Woomud ?
” Her comments prompted criticism from those frustrated with her opposition to what is largely understood to be a more inclusive way of describing people .
Transgender , non-binary and gender non-conforming people can also menstruate , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at birth ) may not be able to , or may no longer , do so .
Menstrual Matters – a non-profit online information hub about periods – elaborate on why this term is used , noting that only half of the female population in the UK is of reproductive age , that a significant proportion of women use contraceptive medication and devices that stop menstruation , and that some women simply do not menstruate for health reasons .
The 54-year-old followed her post with the comment : “ If sex isn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same-sex attraction .
If sex isn ’ t real , the lived reality of women globally is erased .
I know and love trans people , but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives .
It isn ’ t hate to speak the truth.
” She went on to say that the suggestion she hated trans people was `` a nonsense '' and that she would `` march with you if you were discriminated against on the basis of being trans '' .
In response @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You have power and influence .
Why would you do this ?
What does it achieve ?
Do you feel like more of a woman when you punch down ?
Are you threatened ?
Some trans men menstruate .
Why does that affect you ?
Why do you want to police that ?
” A physician with the user name Liz Lemon also commented : “ Ms Rowling , I ’ m a physician who grew up reading your books and loves them still .
I care for children and young adults , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ female .
They are not girls or women .
And words like yours hurt them , erode their sense of safety and well-being.
” It posted on Twitter : “ JK Rowling continues to align herself with an ideology which willfully distorts facts about gender identity and people who are trans .
In 2020 , there is no excuse for targeting trans people .
Stonewall , the UK LGBT charity , shared an article on the struggles that many trans people continue to face and tweeted : “ Some facts on the reality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needs this today .
Trans women are women .
Trans men are men .
Non-binary identities are valid.
” In December 2019 , the author tweeted her support for a woman who was fired for anti-transgender views , and in March 2018 ‘ liked ’ a tweet that referred to trans women as “ men in dresses ” .

Harry Potter fans have voiced their disappointment with JK Rowling over a series of tweets about menstruation, gender and sex that some users have deemed transphobic.
The Harry Potter author shared an article with her 14.5 million followers that used the term ‘people who menstruate’, language she took exception to.
“‘People who menstruate.’ I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?”
‘People who menstruate.’ I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud? Opinion: Creating a more equal post-COVID-19 world for people who menstruate https://t.co/cVpZxG7gaA — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 6, 2020
Her comments prompted criticism from those frustrated with her opposition to what is largely understood to be a more inclusive way of describing people.
Transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming people can also menstruate, while cisgender women (those assigned female at birth) may not be able to, or may no longer, do so.
Menstrual Matters – a non-profit online information hub about periods – elaborate on why this term is used, noting that only half of the female population in the UK is of reproductive age, that a significant proportion of women use contraceptive medication and devices that stop menstruation, and that some women simply do not menstruate for health reasons.
The 54-year-old followed her post with the comment: “If sex isn’t real, there’s no same-sex attraction. If sex isn’t real, the lived reality of women globally is erased. I know and love trans people, but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives. It isn’t hate to speak the truth.”
If sex isn’t real, there’s no same-sex attraction. If sex isn’t real, the lived reality of women globally is erased. I know and love trans people, but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives. It isn’t hate to speak the truth. — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 6, 2020
She went on to say that the suggestion she hated trans people was “a nonsense” and that she would “march with you if you were discriminated against on the basis of being trans”.
I respect every trans person’s right to live any way that feels authentic and comfortable to them. I’d march with you if you were discriminated against on the basis of being trans. At the same time, my life has been shaped by being female. I do not believe it’s hateful to say so. — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 6, 2020
‘Power and influence’
In response, singer-songwriter Mary Lambert wrote: “You have power and influence. Why would you do this? What does it achieve? Do you feel like more of a woman when you punch down? Are you threatened? Some trans men menstruate. Why does that affect you? Why do you want to police that?”
You have power and influence. Why would you do this? What does it achieve? Do you feel like more of a woman when you punch down? Are you threatened? Some trans men menstruate. Why does that affect you? Why do you want to police that? — Mary Lambert (@marylambertsing) June 6, 2020
Jonathan Van Ness from Queer Eye tweeted: “Trans women are women. Trans Black people & trans non-Black people are discriminated against every single day. They’re dying. We’re fighting for Black people & trans people and you’re doing this?”
Trans women are women. Trans Black people & trans non-Black people are discriminated against every single day. They’re dying. We’re fighting for Black people & trans people and you’re doing this? https://t.co/2l5PHDCpKD — Jonathan Van Ness (@jvn) June 7, 2020
Another user, who claimed to be a physician also commented: “Ms Rowling, I’m a physician who grew up reading your books and loves them still. I care for children and young adults, some of whom menstruate but are not female. They are not girls or women. And words like yours hurt them, erode their sense of safety and well-being.”
Ms Rowling, I’m a physician who grew up reading your books and loves them still. I care for children and young adults, some of whom menstruate but are not female. They are not girls or women. And words like yours hurt them, erode their sense of safety and well-being. — Liz Lemon, MD (@babbymd) June 7, 2020
Another user questioned her use of the word “if” in relation to the suggestion that trans people may face discrimination.
"IF YOU WERE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST ON THE BASIS OF BEING TRANS" DOES SHE NOT KNOW TRANS PEOPLE ARE KILLED BECAUSE???OF???BEING???TRANS????? https://t.co/VxnLVRNCH8 — ryan semegran ???????????? (@RSemegran) June 7, 2020
American LGBTQ+ rights organisation GLAAD condemned Rowling’s tweets, calling them “inaccurate and cruel”.
It posted on Twitter: “JK Rowling continues to align herself with an ideology which willfully distorts facts about gender identity and people who are trans. In 2020, there is no excuse for targeting trans people.
“We stand with trans youth, especially those Harry Potter fans hurt by her inaccurate and cruel tweets.”
Stonewall, the UK LGBT charity, shared an article on the struggles that many trans people continue to face and tweeted: “Some facts on the reality of being trans – for anyone who needs this today. Trans women are women. Trans men are men. Non-binary identities are valid.”
‘A clumsy and middle-aged moment’
This isn’t the first time that the multi-millionaire has made controversial comments about sex and gender.
In December 2019, the author tweeted her support for a woman who was fired for anti-transgender views, and in March 2018 ‘liked’ a tweet that referred to trans women as “men in dresses”.
Representatives for Ms Rowling described this as “a clumsy and middle-aged moment”.
In May, reports indicated that she had also ‘liked’ a message from an activist linked to the anti-transgender LGB Alliance, a group of lesbians, gays and bisexuals who are opposed to transgender equality.
Her position stands in stark contrast to those of Emma Watson, the actor who played Hermione in the successful film franchise, who famously posted a photograph of her wearing a ‘Trans rights are human rights’ t-shirt.


inews--2020-06-07--Sajid Javid calls on Boris Johnson to 'lead fight against racial injustice' amid Black Lives Matter

Sajid Javid calls on Boris Johnson to 'lead fight against racial injustice' amid Black Lives Matter protests

Sajid Javid calls on Boris Johnson to 'lead fight against racial injustice ' amid Black Lives Matter protests Addressing the Black Lives Matter protests , the former Chancellor said the Prime Minister is the only one 'capable of driving real change' His comments come as thousands of people in cities across the UK gathered to protest against racism on Saturday , with more protests expected later on Sunday .
Writing in the Sunday Times , the Conservative MP for Bromsgrove said that ethnic minorities in Britain “ are still the victims of racial injustice and substantial disparities in opportunity .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , there are `` parts of society that are more concerned about the status quo than justice and humanity , ” adding that racism `` wasn ’ t born on America ’ s streets '' .
Mr Javid added : `` There is greater disproportionality in the number of black people in prisons here than in the United States , and while the abuse hurled at our officers is unacceptable , in some ways our police service still has a way to go - as do we all . ''
Boris Johnson presides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sajid Javid in July 2019 ( Photo by Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Images ) Saturday ’ s protests in London ’ s Parliament Square saw thousands of people chanting “ Boris Johnson is a racist ” over the PM 's previous use of racist language in his newspaper columns - including a comment made in 2000 that seeing “ a bunch of black kids ” made alarm bells go off in his head .
But Mr Javid said that the Prime Minister “ cares deeply ” about the “ large scale , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ address such inequality , adding that he is the only person “ capable of driving real change ” .
He noted that the Home Office “ has yet to implement the process of root and branch cultural change necessary in the aftermath of Windrush '' , adding that this must be properly implemented `` to demonstrate that when we say ‘ never again ’ , we mean it '' .
Anti-racism protesters march through central London on 6 June 2020 ( Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images ) Despite calls from health secretary , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thousands of people around England have gathered to express their sorrow and anger at a wider pattern of racial inequality that exists .

The Government “can and must do more to address racial inequalities in our society”, former Chancellor Sajid Javid has said.
His comments come as thousands of people in cities across the UK gathered to protest against racism on Saturday, with more protests expected later on Sunday.
Writing in the Sunday Times, the Conservative MP for Bromsgrove said that ethnic minorities in Britain “are still the victims of racial injustice and substantial disparities in opportunity.”
He warned that in the UK, there are “parts of society that are more concerned about the status quo than justice and humanity,” adding that racism “wasn’t born on America’s streets”.
Mr Javid added: “There is greater disproportionality in the number of black people in prisons here than in the United States, and while the abuse hurled at our officers is unacceptable, in some ways our police service still has a way to go – as do we all.”
Boris Johnson ‘cares deeply’
Saturday’s protests in London’s Parliament Square saw thousands of people chanting “Boris Johnson is a racist” over the PM’s previous use of racist language in his newspaper columns – including a comment made in 2000 that seeing “a bunch of black kids” made alarm bells go off in his head.
But Mr Javid said that the Prime Minister “cares deeply” about the “large scale, systemic challenges” that were required to address such inequality, adding that he is the only person “capable of driving real change”.
He noted that the Home Office “has yet to implement the process of root and branch cultural change necessary in the aftermath of Windrush”, adding that this must be properly implemented “to demonstrate that when we say ‘never again’, we mean it”.
More protests confirmed
The recent death of George Floyd in the US has been a catalyst for a broader conversation about police brutality and systemic racism.
Despite calls from health secretary, Matt Hancock, and Priti Patel, thousands of people around England have gathered to express their sorrow and anger at a wider pattern of racial inequality that exists.
Peaceful protesters are due to meet again today at the US Embassy in central London from 2pm, with other protests expected in Nottingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, Coventry and Norwick.
Participants are being encouraged to wear masks and observe social distancing.


inews--2020-06-07--Coronavirus latest: Boris Johnson makes bid to 'save summer' with further lockdown relaxations on pu

Coronavirus latest: Boris Johnson makes bid to 'save summer' with further lockdown relaxations on pubs, cafes and restaurants

Coronavirus latest : Boris Johnson makes bid to 'save summer ' with further lockdown relaxations on pubs , cafes and restaurants The Government will take a high stakes gamble to save the economy , but risks raising infection rates of Covid-19 Boris Johnson is believed to be accelerating the easing of lockdown after he was warned about the potential loss of 3.5 million jobs over the summer .
The Prime Minister ordered ministers to start plans to reignite the economy , signing off on new measures during a meeting with the Chancellor Rishi Sunak on Friday .
The decision followed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ crunch meeting ” on Thursday with business secretary Alok Sharma , who told Mr Johnson that further delays to reopening the hospitality sector in time for the summer trade could cost the country up to 3.5million jobs .
The new plans mark a significant deviation from the Government 's Covid-19 strategy to uphold key lockdown restrictions until the country moves from a virus alert level of 4 to a more moderate level 3 .
This week , the Government is expected to relax planning controls for pubs , cafes and restaurants to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outside areas .
Restrictions on numbers attending weddings and funerals will be eased to allow up to 10 people to be at a ceremony indoors from early July , the newspaper reports .
Communities secretary Robert Jenrick is thought to be busy writing potentially historic legislation that will allow wedding ceremonies to take place outdoors , a measure previously only permitted for Jews and Quakers .
Places of worship will reopen for private prayer from 15 June , while possible measures could be announced to allow hairdressers to reopen before 4 July .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to strike “ travel corridor ” deals with popular holiday destinations by 28 June , as well as to work on new measures to allow driving instructors to return to work .
In order to avoid what one Government insider has dubbed “ Jobocalypse Now ” , the PM has set up a group of ministers nicknamed the “ Save Summer Six ” to return Britain to some semblance of normality come July .
Rishi Sunak is a key member of the PM 's new angels , the 'Save Summer Six ' ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stakes of “ saving summer ” are high , as many of the Government 's scientific advisors are warning that the R rate at which the coronavirus is transmitted is very close to the danger level of one in some areas of the UK , and now above that level in the South West and North East of England .
Despite this , Mr Johnson is also backing calls from the hospitality sector to cut social distancing measures from two metres to one if enough scientific evidence can be found to back up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ small difference to transmission levels .
The Netherlands and Denmark have already shifted to one metre , as is the minimum recommended distance by the World Health Organisation .
A report in the Sunday Telegraph further revealed that the Prime Minister is set to announce plans to “ rebuild Britain ” following the pandemic , with the construction of a series of new hospitals set to be sped up .
Mr Johnson will lay out his blueprint to accelerate major infrastructure plans , as per the Conservative manifesto pledge in a speech to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He is expected to announce the building of 40 new medical facilities , major upgrades to roads , as well as to map out the Government 's domestic agenda for the rest of the year .
It is hoped the boost in construction will aid the restoration of the economy and reduce potential unemployment caused by the Covid-19 crisis .
Dominic Cummings also has a project up his sleeve .
The senior aid has already set up a panel of experts to advise on a radical overhaul of current planning laws that could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local councils and handed over to development corporations owned by the Government .

Boris Johnson is believed to be accelerating the easing of lockdown after he was warned about the potential loss of 3.5 million jobs over the summer.
The Prime Minister ordered ministers to start plans to reignite the economy, signing off on new measures during a meeting with the Chancellor Rishi Sunak on Friday.
The decision followed what The Sunday Times describes as a “crunch meeting” on Thursday with business secretary Alok Sharma, who told Mr Johnson that further delays to reopening the hospitality sector in time for the summer trade could cost the country up to 3.5million jobs.
“Christ,” Mr Johnson is said to have answered.
The new plans mark a significant deviation from the Government’s Covid-19 strategy to uphold key lockdown restrictions until the country moves from a virus alert level of 4 to a more moderate level 3.
Relaxed measures
This week, the Government is expected to relax planning controls for pubs, cafes and restaurants to allow them to serve and trade in outside areas.
Restrictions on numbers attending weddings and funerals will be eased to allow up to 10 people to be at a ceremony indoors from early July, the newspaper reports.
Communities secretary Robert Jenrick is thought to be busy writing potentially historic legislation that will allow wedding ceremonies to take place outdoors, a measure previously only permitted for Jews and Quakers.
Places of worship will reopen for private prayer from 15 June, while possible measures could be announced to allow hairdressers to reopen before 4 July.
Transport secretary Grant Shapps is under instructions to strike “travel corridor” deals with popular holiday destinations by 28 June, as well as to work on new measures to allow driving instructors to return to work.
The ‘Save Summer Six’
In order to avoid what one Government insider has dubbed “Jobocalypse Now”, the PM has set up a group of ministers nicknamed the “Save Summer Six” to return Britain to some semblance of normality come July.
The group includes Sunak, Sharma, Michael Gove, Jenrick, Shapps, and Oliver Dowden.
However, the stakes of “saving summer” are high, as many of the Government’s scientific advisors are warning that the R rate at which the coronavirus is transmitted is very close to the danger level of one in some areas of the UK, and now above that level in the South West and North East of England.
Despite this, Mr Johnson is also backing calls from the hospitality sector to cut social distancing measures from two metres to one if enough scientific evidence can be found to back up claims that it will only make a small difference to transmission levels. The Netherlands and Denmark have already shifted to one metre, as is the minimum recommended distance by the World Health Organisation.
Rebuilding Britain
A report in the Sunday Telegraph further revealed that the Prime Minister is set to announce plans to “rebuild Britain” following the pandemic, with the construction of a series of new hospitals set to be sped up.
Mr Johnson will lay out his blueprint to accelerate major infrastructure plans, as per the Conservative manifesto pledge in a speech to be delivered in the next few weeks
He is expected to announce the building of 40 new medical facilities, major upgrades to roads, as well as to map out the Government’s domestic agenda for the rest of the year. It is hoped the boost in construction will aid the restoration of the economy and reduce potential unemployment caused by the Covid-19 crisis.
Dominic Cummings also has a project up his sleeve. The senior aid has already set up a panel of experts to advise on a radical overhaul of current planning laws that could see control over decisions taken away from local councils and handed over to development corporations owned by the Government.


inews--2020-06-07--14 police officers injured in Saturday's London protests amid clashes with demonstrators, Met says

14 police officers injured in Saturday 's London protests amid clashes with demonstrators , Met says The Metropolitan Police were out on horseback as some scenes of violence erupted during the protests on Whitehall Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick said : `` I am deeply saddened and depressed that a minority of protesters became violent towards officers in central London yesterday evening .
This led to 14 officers being injured , in addition to 13 hurt in earlier protests this week .
We have made a number of arrests and justice will follow .
The number of assaults is shocking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many who were seeking to make their voices heard will be as appalled as I am by those scenes .
There is no place for violence in our city .
Officers displayed extreme patience and professionalism throughout a long and difficult day , and I thank them for that .
Protests turned violent on Saturday evening with missiles being thrown at the police ( Photo : Hollie Adams/Getty Images ) The officer added : `` I think my colleagues - as always - were absolute heroes ... the abuse they took .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I had nothing but pride in what I saw .
It was horrendous seeing my colleagues being injured . ''
The marches had remained peaceful for most of the day ( Photo : Alex Pantling/Getty ) Cressida Dick asked protesters to find another way of demonstrating ( Photo : Alex Pantling/Getty Images ) He said : `` Londoners of all ages , races and backgrounds joined millions of people around the world yesterday to come together peacefully to say that Black Lives Matter .
I stand with you and share your anger and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must lead to immediate and lasting change in countries , cities , police services and institutions everywhere .
We must root out racism wherever it is found .
`` The vast majority of protestors in London were peaceful .
But this vital cause was badly let down by a tiny minority who turned violent and threw glass bottles and lit flares , endangering other protestors and injuring police officers .
This is simply not acceptable , will not be tolerated and will not win the lasting and necessary change we desperately need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 is still a very real threat to our communities .
I urge people to consider ways of making your voice heard that does n't put yourself and others at risk of catching coronavirus .
If you are planning to protest today you must do so safely , peacefully and within the law .
Use hand sanitiser , wear a face covering and keep 2m apart from others . ''
More protests are expected to take place across the country today ( Photo : Alex Pantling/Getty ) '' I would n't say it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exists it 's very deep and whether that 's physically in some communities , whether that 's online in the way that many of our online platforms just do n't do anywhere near enough to police that effectively .
`` It 's unavoidable to say that racism exists and in many places it 's been allowed to go on unchecked and so we do need to face up to that because if we do n't face up to it , we ca n't put the measures in place to deal with it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ touring protests in Whitehall ( Photo : Yui Mok/PA Wire )

Fourteen police officers were injured after violence erupted at a Black Lives Matter protest in London on Saturday, according to police chief Cressida Dick.
The Metropolitan Police mobilised hundreds of officers on Saturday, as thousands flocked to central London to protest against racism and police brutality, following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Demonstrations were carried out peacefully for much of the afternoon but disturbances began breaking out at around 6pm outside Downing Street.
Objects were thrown towards officers wearing protective gear, with mounted police called in to drive some of the demonstrators back along Whitehall.
One officer was thrown from her horse after colliding with a traffic light. She has suffered a collapsed lung, broken collarbone and shattered ribs, according to the Mail Online.
‘Deeply saddened’
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick said: “I am deeply saddened and depressed that a minority of protesters became violent towards officers in central London yesterday evening. This led to 14 officers being injured, in addition to 13 hurt in earlier protests this week. We have made a number of arrests and justice will follow. The number of assaults is shocking and completely unacceptable.
“I know many who were seeking to make their voices heard will be as appalled as I am by those scenes. There is no place for violence in our city. Officers displayed extreme patience and professionalism throughout a long and difficult day, and I thank them for that.
“I would urge protesters to please find another way to make your views heard which does not involve coming out on the streets of London, risking yourself, your families and officers as we continue to face this deadly virus.”
One officer appeared to fall from her horse after riding into a traffic light. The horse then bolted – sending crowds of people scattering.
‘Nasty injuries’
Metropolitan Police Federation chairman Ken Marsh has said the police officer who fell from her horse during a protest in central London on Saturday has “quite nasty” injuries, but they are not life-threatening.
He told BBC Breakfast: “She’s stable – she has some quite nasty injuries which she sustained. And the horse is fine.”
The officer added: “I think my colleagues – as always – were absolute heroes… the abuse they took. They tried to facilitate the public behaviour… I had nothing but pride in what I saw. It was horrendous seeing my colleagues being injured.”
Saturday saw a series of marches and demonstrations across the country under the Black Lives Matter banner.
After pleas from the Government, many people wore face masks, and social-distancing measures were encouraged during events in Manchester, Cardiff, Sheffield and Newcastle, among other cities.
More marches are expected on Sunday, with a rally scheduled outside the US Embassy in Battersea, south-west London.
An estimated 4,000 people are expected at a gathering in Bristol and demonstrations will also be held in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
‘Not acceptable’
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said the pockets of violence was “simply not acceptable” and urged those protesting to do so lawfully, ahead of today’s marches.
He said: “Londoners of all ages, races and backgrounds joined millions of people around the world yesterday to come together peacefully to say that Black Lives Matter. I stand with you and share your anger and pain. George Floyd’s brutal killing must lead to immediate and lasting change in countries, cities, police services and institutions everywhere. We must root out racism wherever it is found.
“The vast majority of protestors in London were peaceful. But this vital cause was badly let down by a tiny minority who turned violent and threw glass bottles and lit flares, endangering other protestors and injuring police officers. This is simply not acceptable, will not be tolerated and will not win the lasting and necessary change we desperately need to see.
“Please also remember that Covid-19 is still a very real threat to our communities. I urge people to consider ways of making your voice heard that doesn’t put yourself and others at risk of catching coronavirus. If you are planning to protest today you must do so safely, peacefully and within the law. Use hand sanitiser, wear a face covering and keep 2m apart from others.”
‘Deep-rooted racism’
Shadow transport secretary Jim McMahon said there are pockets of “very deep-rooted racism” in the UK.
Asked if he believes the UK is a racist society, he told Sky News’s Sophy Ridge on Sunday: “I think there are definitely pockets of very deep-rooted racism in this country.
“I wouldn’t say it’s the majority, but where it exists it’s very deep and whether that’s physically in some communities, whether that’s online in the way that many of our online platforms just don’t do anywhere near enough to police that effectively.
“It’s unavoidable to say that racism exists and in many places it’s been allowed to go on unchecked and so we do need to face up to that because if we don’t face up to it, we can’t put the measures in place to deal with it.”
Increase in Covid-19 cases
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said it is “undoubtedly a risk” that there will be an increase in coronavirus cases following the Black Lives Matter protests.
He told Sophy Ridge on Sunday he supported the protesters’ arguments, but urged: “Please don’t gather in groups of more than six people because there is also a pandemic that we must address and control.
“And so we’ve got to make the argument, we’ve got to make further progress, on top of the significant progress that has been made in recent years, but we’ve got to do it in a way that’s safe and controls the virus.”
Mr Hancock also said: “I think we’re one of the most tolerant and open societies in the world, but there’s always more that can and must be done – especially to empower people so that they can achieve their potential.”
Asked about the lack of Black voices in the Cabinet, he insisted: “The two Cabinets I’ve sat in with Boris Johnson as Prime Minister are the two most diverse Cabinets I’ve ever sat in.”
Mr Hancock added it was important to have “diversity of thought” when taking big decisions around the Cabinet table.


inews--2020-06-07--Coronavirus: Churches, mosques and synagogues to re-open for 'individual prayer' from 15 June

Coronavirus : Churches , mosques and synagogues to re-open for 'individual prayer ' from 15 June People will be allowed back into places of worship , but full services and weddings will remain restricted But after calls from faith leaders , Mr Jenrick confirmed on Sunday that places of worship will be permitted re-open for individual prayer later this month - though not for full services or weddings .
Mr Jenrick said : `` Pleased to announce that from 15 June , places of worship will be able to open for individual prayer .
Thank you to all the faith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure this is done safely . ''
Mohammad Asif and his sons Harun , Rohid , Sahil , Faqrhan and Sudias gather at their home to perform Eid Al-Fitr prayer after a month of fasting in the holy Islamic month of Ramadan during the coronavirus in May 2020 ( Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images ) In a video shared on his Twitter account , he thanked people for their “ patience and forbearance ” , noting that people of faith had been unable to mark Easter , Passover , Ramadan and Vaisakhi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way .
The new rules will only apply in England .
Northern Ireland has already moved to allow private worship , while Scotland and Wales are yet to lift their lockdown rules .
She said in a statement : `` This is the start of the journey for church buildings to open up safely in line with Government advice and we look forward to their detailed guidance on enabling this first step to happen .
`` Advice has already been circulated to all our dioceses to enable local churches to plan ahead for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advice recognises that a particular local church may or may not be able to open at the same time as others and collaborative working between local churches is encouraged . ''
Cardinal Vincent Nichols , head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales , said : `` This is a first , measured step in restoring the more normal practice of our faith and will be welcomed by so many , who have waited with great patience . ''
He added : `` It is important that every care is taken to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ limited opening is fully observed , not least by those entering our churches .
Our preparation is taking place with thoroughness .
Visiting a church for individual prayer , benefiting from the sacredness of that space , can be done safely and confidently . ''
The Cardinal added that `` not every Catholic Church will be open on 15 June , '' stressing : `` Local decisions and provision have to lead this process .
But it is a great blessing , for individuals and for the benefit of all in society , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to all who long to pray there for the peace and grace we need today . ''
The Dean of Southwark Cathedral delivers the Good Friday morning Prayer via a live video broadcast in April 2020 in London , England ( Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images ) Sheikh Nuru Mohammed , one of the UK 's most senior imams , who is planning his return to the KSIMC Shi'ite mosque in Birmingham , acknowledged the pain felt by many at the ban on communal worship .

Places of worship will be allowed to open for private individual prayer in England from 15 June, Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has confirmed.
Churches, mosques, synagogues and temples have remained shut since the lockdown began in March, with many turning to online and dial-in services to keep people connected.
But after calls from faith leaders, Mr Jenrick confirmed on Sunday that places of worship will be permitted re-open for individual prayer later this month – though not for full services or weddings.
Mr Jenrick said: “Pleased to announce that from 15 June, places of worship will be able to open for individual prayer. Thank you to all the faith leaders who are working with me to ensure this is done safely.”
A task force comprised of interfaith religious leaders was formed last month to plan for the wider re-opening of churches, mosques and other places of worship.
‘Patience and forbearance’
Mr Jenrick said ensuring places of worship could reopen was a priority as their “contribution to the common good of our country is clear”.
In a video shared on his Twitter account, he thanked people for their “patience and forbearance”, noting that people of faith had been unable to mark Easter, Passover, Ramadan and Vaisakhi with friends and family in the traditional way.
“As we control the virus, we are now able to move forwards with a limited but important return to houses of worship.”
Pleased to announce that from 15 June, places of worship will be able to open for individual prayer. Thank you to all the faith leaders who are working with me to ensure this is done safely. I know that for millions across the country this news has been long awaited. pic.twitter.com/i6uxrf1Xub — Robert Jenrick (@RobertJenrick) June 6, 2020
It will be up to individual places of worship to carry out risk assessments and manage the number of worshippers attending.
The new rules will only apply in England. Northern Ireland has already moved to allow private worship, while Scotland and Wales are yet to lift their lockdown rules.
Start of journey
The Bishop of London, Sarah Mullally, has been leading Church of England plans on how to reopen its buildings after lockdown.
She said in a statement: “This is the start of the journey for church buildings to open up safely in line with Government advice and we look forward to their detailed guidance on enabling this first step to happen.
“Advice has already been circulated to all our dioceses to enable local churches to plan ahead for opening up for individual prayer. Our advice recognises that a particular local church may or may not be able to open at the same time as others and collaborative working between local churches is encouraged.”
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, said: “This is a first, measured step in restoring the more normal practice of our faith and will be welcomed by so many, who have waited with great patience.”
He added: “It is important that every care is taken to ensure that the Guidance given for this limited opening is fully observed, not least by those entering our churches. Our preparation is taking place with thoroughness. Visiting a church for individual prayer, benefiting from the sacredness of that space, can be done safely and confidently.”
The Cardinal added that “not every Catholic Church will be open on 15 June,” stressing: “Local decisions and provision have to lead this process. But it is a great blessing, for individuals and for the benefit of all in society, that church doors will again be open to all who long to pray there for the peace and grace we need today.”
Innovation and adaptation
Sheikh Nuru Mohammed, one of the UK’s most senior imams, who is planning his return to the KSIMC Shi’ite mosque in Birmingham, acknowledged the pain felt by many at the ban on communal worship.
“Emotionally we will be broken, without a shadow of a doubt,” the BBC reported.
Elsewhere, Hindu and Muslim academics have noted the innovation and adaptation by many worshippers at practising their religion under lockdown.
Dr Mehrunisha Suleman, an Islamic academic at the University of Cambridge, says Muslim tradition and teaching allow for changes to be made.
“There’s a lot of flexibility within the theological, the ethical and the legal tradition, about being able to adapt practices to be able to accommodate for circumstances like this,” she said.
A spokesperson for the prime minister acknowledged the importance of people having space to “reflect and pray, to connect with their faith, and to be able to mourn for their loved ones” during the unprecedented time.
“We plan to open up places of worship for individual prayer in a safe, Covid-secure way that does not risk further transmission.”


inews--2020-06-07--Can I stay overnight during lockdown? UK Covid-19 rules around meeting family and friends explained

Can I stay overnight during lockdown ?
UK Covid-19 rules around meeting family and friends explained Boris Johnson has eased lockdown measures in England but overnight stays are still banned unless there 's a 'reasonable excuse' Not being close to the ones you love is one of the hardest parts of lockdown ( Photo : Justin Setterfield/Getty ) After more than 10 weeks of lockdown , many of us are missing our loved ones and want to know when we can stay with them again .
Boris Johnson said that from Monday in England groups of up to six people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spaces and in private gardens or other private outdoor spaces .
But does this mean we can have overnight stays with family and friends , meaning those living far apart can see each other finally ?
Sadly , the short answer is no .
Unnecessary overnight stays have been explicitly banned in the Government ’ s most recent Public Health England guidance .
The law says : `` No person may , without reasonable excuse , stay overnight at any place other than the place where they are living ” .
What are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister said that from Monday groups of up to six people can meet outdoors , both in public spaces and in private gardens or other private outdoor spaces .
The Prime Minister explained that this is `` provided those from different households continue to stick to social distancing rules '' by staying two metres apart .
Groups from separate homes are still not allowed to gather indoors , and people can only enter other homes if using it to access the garden .

People from two different households will be allowed to stay together overnight in self-contained accommodation in England after July 4, amid a raft of changes to lockdown restrictions that include the reopening of museums, galleries and cinemas, plus relief for the hospitality sector, with pubs, restaurants and hotels allowed to start trading again.
After more than 12 weeks of lockdown, many people are missing loved ones and want to know when they can stay with them again.
Boris Johnson has said that from 4 July, two households of any size in England will be allowed to meet up indoors and stay overnight.
In addition, households are allowed to stay in self-contained accommodation, including hotels, bed and breakfasts and campsites, providing shared facilities are kept clean.
Can I stay overnight?
Overnight stays are now explicitly allowed in self-contained accommodation and other types of tourist accommodation in England from 4 July.
Two households are also allowed to meet indoors in England from this date.
A spokesman from the Cabinet Office was unable to clarify whether this means households can stay overnight in one another’s homes.
Before 4 July, unnecessary overnight stays are explicitly banned in the Government’s Public Health England guidance.
The law states: “No person may, without reasonable excuse, stay overnight at any place other than the place where they are living”.
A reasonable excuse for an overnight trip includes:
Staying somewhere to attend a funeral – at the deceased person’s household, a close family member’s, or a friend if the first two aren’t available
An elite athlete – or a coach of an elite athlete staying somewhere for the purposes of training or competition. This includes an athlete’s parent if they are under 18
Needing to stay elsewhere while moving house
If it’s reasonably necessary – for work/volunteering, care to a vulnerable person, emergency assistance, to “avoid injury or illness, or to escape a risk of harm”, or to obtain medical assistance.
If it’s required for a legal reason
If a child of divorced or separated parents splits their time between both parents’ homes
If it’s unsafe or unlawful to return home, or that home is “not available for any other reason”.
‘Support bubbles’
However, people living on their own, or is a single parent living only with children, will be allowed to form a “support bubble” with one other household.
Essentially, the two households will be able to act as one, as members can enter each others’ homes and stay overnight with each other, and do not need to social distance.
But, if anyone in either of the households develops Covid-19 symptoms, they must all self-isolate for up to a fortnight.
The measures, which come into effect on Saturday, do not apply to people who are shielding because they are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus.
The Prime Minister said: “We are making this change to support those who are particularly lonely as a result of lockdown measures. It is a targeted intervention to limit the most harmful effects of the current social restrictions.
“It is emphatically not designed for people who don’t qualify to start meeting inside other people’s homes because that remains against the law.”
What are the new lockdown rules?
Mr Johnson said from 4 July, two households of any size will be able to meet in any setting inside or out.
The prime minister said: “That does not mean they must always be the same two households.
“It will be possible for instance to meet one set of grandparents one weekend, and the others the following weekend.
“We are not recommending meetings of multiple households indoors because of the risk of creating greater chains of transmission.”
Outside, the guidance remains that people from several households can meet in groups of up to six.
The Prime Minister previously said that groups of up to six people can meet outdoors, both in public spaces and in private gardens or other private outdoor spaces.
He explained that this is “provided those from different households continue to stick to social distancing rules” by staying two metres apart.


inews--2020-06-07--What is an 'air bridge'? Meaning behind the UK travel qurantine plan - and countries which could be

What is an 'air bridge'? Meaning behind the UK travel qurantine plan - and countries which could be exempt

What is an 'air bridge ' ?
Meaning behind the UK travel qurantine plan - and countries which could be exempt A new scheme could allow Brits to travel to and from countries with a low coronavirus infection rate without going into quarantine Brits hoping for a summer holiday abroad have been given some hope in the form of `` air bridges '' .
A new scheme could allow people in the UK to travel to countries with a low coronavirus infection rate without going into quarantine upon their return .
The proposal , put forward by senior Tory MP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ministers and officials , Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said .
What is an air bridge ?
An air bridge is essentially a route between two countries where the Covid-19 outbreak is under control .
It would allow people to travel freely between Britain and a list of approved countries without having to go into a mandatory quarantine on either end .
Under current plans , anyone arriving into Britain from 8 June must self-isolate for 14 days , a measure which is putting many off going abroad .
But if the air @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government could make agreements with countries with low R numbers - the average amount of people someone with the virus infects - to make exemptions .
The Government is planning to ease some quarantine restrictions in three weeks ' time , in order to aid economic recovery .
Ministers will use a five-point assessment to decide which countries will be prioritised for possible air-bridge agreements .
Which countries might be included ?
Britain ’ s airlines have sent ministers a list of the 45 nations that they want to be exempt from quarantine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still be a possibility this summer ( Photo : Getty ) The USA , Canada , Mexico , the Bahamas , Antigua , Barbados , the Dominican Republic , Jamaica and St Lucia are all included , as are Israel , Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong .
Notable exemptions from the list include Belgium , where the R rate is currently very high , Iceland , Ukraine , Russia , South Africa , Kenya , Ghana , Nigeria , the United Arab Emirates , China , Thailand , Malaysia and Singapore The number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has now risen over 39,000 , and government advisor Jonathan Van-Tam said last month that we may have to live with the virus for `` several years '' .

Brits hoping for a summer holiday abroad have been given some hope in the form of “air bridges”.
A new scheme will allow people in the UK to travel to countries with a low coronavirus infection rate without going into quarantine upon their return.
The proposal, put forward by senior Tory MP Huw Merriman, was backed by Transport Minister Grant Schapps, and could come into force as early as 6 July.
What is an air bridge?
An air bridge is essentially a route between two countries where the Covid-19 outbreak is under control.
It would allow people to travel freely between Britain and a list of approved countries without having to go into a mandatory quarantine on either end.
Under current plans, anyone arriving into Britain from 8 June must self-isolate for 14 days, a measure which is putting many off going abroad.
But air bridges would allow the UK Government to make agreements with countries with low R numbers – the average amount of people someone with the virus infects – to make exemptions.
The Government is planning to ease some quarantine restrictions in July, in order to aid economic recovery.
Ministers were thought to be using a five-point assessment to decide which countries will be prioritised for possible air-bridge agreements.
The criteria will include:
The economic importance of the country to the UK
The number of passengers and amount of trade
The Covid-19 “risk picture” and the health screening requirements in place at airports for passengers coming to Britain.
A country’s Covid-19 controls
Ensuring the R rate of infection in a country is low
Which countries might be included?
Around 60 countries are set to be made exempt from quarantine, a dramatic shift in policy from earlier plans, which suggested the list would be far more limited.
Spain, France, Italy and Germany are all on the list, which will be published in full on Friday 3 July.
However, the USA, Portugal and China will remain on the “red” list – which means there will still be a ban on non-essential travel to these destinations.
Transport Secretary Grant Schapps told Sky News: “There will be a list of 50-plus countries. If you add in the overseas territories, 60-something-or-other that will be announced later today.
“France, Germany, Italy and Spain will be on that list. It is really important that we have done this in a very careful and cautious way. The most important thing is to maintain the gains that we have had.”
The list was drawn up using a “traffic light” system, with air bridges granted to countries in the “green” and “amber” sections.
The system was devised by scientists, and is based on how countries are managing the Covid-19 pandemic.
He told BBC Breakfast that passengers who are currently isolating for 14 days will be able to break the restrictions legally from next Friday.
He said while “nothing could happen” before July 10, “from that point onward you will be legal not to quarantine yourself”.
“It’s very important to stress the quarantine does exist until July 10,” Mr Shapps said.
While quarantine measures will be lifted, passengers arriving in the UK will still need to fill out a “locator form”, Mr Shapps said.
Grant Shapps has said the quarantine rules will not be lifted next week for travellers arriving from the United States or from Greece.
Is it a four nation approach?
The list currently only applies to holidaymakers in England, with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland’s devolved administrations to set out their own approach.
A Scottish Government spokesman said: “It is disappointing that the UK Government have chosen to make an announcement on the countries they intend to exempt before a four-nations agreement has been reached.
“We would still like to reach a four-nations approach if possible but that is difficult when the UK Government change proposals and give us last-minute sight of them.”
Which countries are included?
The list of countries includes the below, plus 14 British overseas territories.
Andorra
Antigua and Barbuda
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Barbados
Belgium
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
Croatia
Curacao
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominica
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Polynesia
Germany
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Malta
Mauritius
Monaco
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Norway
Poland
Reunion
San Marino
Serbia
Seychelles
South Korea
Spain
St Barthelemy
St Kitts and Nevis
St Lucia
St Pierre and Miquelon
Switzerland
Taiwan
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkey
Vatican City
Vietnam
Summer no longer ‘cancelled’?
Before this proposal the chances of Brits heading abroad for the summer had looked bleak.
The number of deaths from Covid-19 in the country has now risen over 39,000, and government advisor Jonathan Van-Tam said last month that we may have to live with the virus for “several years”.
Asked in May if summer would be “cancelled”, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: “I think that’s likely to be the case.”
He added: “It is unlikely that big, lavish international holidays are going to be possible for this summer. I just think that’s a reality of life.”


inews--2020-06-07--National Theatre Live streaming: How to watch the Madness of George III on YouTube this Thursday, an

National Theatre Live streaming: How to watch the Madness of George III on YouTube this Thursday, and the full schedule of free plays

National Theatre Live streaming : How to watch the Madness of George III on YouTube this Thursday , and the full schedule of free plays A range of plays will be made available to stream via YouTube in April and May , continuing with Antony and Cleopatra Just like all entertainment outlets , theatres have had to close their doors per the Government 's guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic .
However , the National Theatre is bringing the stage to the screen by streaming several iconic plays on YouTube every Thursday .
Explaining the reason for making the plays accessible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ National Theatre spokesperson said : `` During this unprecedented time which has seen the closure of theatres , cinemas and schools , the National Theatre announces a new initiative National Theatre at Home providing access to content online to serve audiences in their homes .
Here 's all you need to know about the National Theatre shows that are streaming .
Theatres in London have been forced to close amid the Coronavirus pandemic ( Photo : Leon Neal/Getty Images ) How can I watch the National Theatre shows from home ?
During the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up with a novel way for the public to still enjoy the best from the stage .
The best part of it all is that it 's free to watch .
Every Thursday at 7pm BST on the theatre 's official YouTube channel , fans will be able to stream a selection of performances for a week .
The first show , which kicked things off on Thursday 2 April , was One Man , Two Guvnors featuring James Corden .
After that it was time for some Shakespeare with a staging of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was followed by Danny Boyle 's Frankenstein - starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller - which streamed until 8 May .
Tom Hiddleston stars in this production of Coriolanus ( Photo : Johan Persson/National Theatre ) The National Theatre at Home initiative has won praise from fans for being given the chance to watch the plays for free .
But it 's all been made possible by the various cast and crews of the plays who have waived their rights .
The executive director and joint chief executive of the National Theatre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said yes .
Please .
Let ’ s get it out to people .
However , that 's not all the National Theatre has to offer as there will also be a selection of Q & As with the cast and creative teams of the plays .

Just like all entertainment outlets, theatres have had to close their doors per the Government’s guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic.
However, the National Theatre is bringing the stage to the screen by streaming several iconic plays on YouTube every Thursday.
Explaining the reason for making the plays accessible to thousands free of charge, a National Theatre spokesperson said: “During this unprecedented time which has seen the closure of theatres, cinemas and schools, the National Theatre announces a new initiative National Theatre at Home providing access to content online to serve audiences in their homes.
“Audiences around the world can stream NT Live productions for free via YouTube, and students and teachers have access to the National Theatre Collection at home.”
Here’s all you need to know about the National Theatre shows that are streaming.
How can I watch the National Theatre shows from home?
During the lockdown, the National Theatre has come up with a novel way for the public to still enjoy the best from the stage. The best part of it all is that it’s free to watch.
Every Thursday at 7pm BST on the theatre’s official YouTube channel, fans will be able to stream a selection of performances for a week.
The first show, which kicked things off on Thursday 2 April, was One Man, Two Guvnors featuring James Corden.
From Thursday 9 April until 16 April theatre lovers could stream Sally Cookson’s bold reimagining of Charlotte Bronte’s classic Jane Eyre.
The stage version of Robert Louis Stevenson’s iconic adventure novel Treasure Island, adapted by Bryony Lavery, showed from 16 April.
After that it was time for some Shakespeare with a staging of Twelfth Night starring Tamsin Grieg.
This was followed by Danny Boyle’s Frankenstein – starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller – which streamed until 8 May.
Next came Antony and Cleopatra, starring Ralph Fiennes as Antony and Sophie Okonedo as Cleopatra.
From Thursday 14 May – Thursday 21 May Inua Ellams’ Barber Shop Chronicles was available to stream.
Next came A Streetcar Named Desire, starring Gillian Anderson, and This House, from Quiz writer James Graham.
Shakespeare’s Coriolanus, starring Tom Hiddleston, The Madness of King George III and Small Island, an adaptation of Andrea Levy’s Orange Prize-winning novel, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream followed.
Les Blancs, starring Black Panther‘s Daniel Sapiani, came next and now The Deep Blue Sea, starring Helen McCrory, is streaming.
The National Theatre at Home initiative has won praise from fans for being given the chance to watch the plays for free. But it’s all been made possible by the various cast and crews of the plays who have waived their rights.
The executive director and joint chief executive of the National Theatre told the Guardian: “Everyone has said yes. Please. Let’s get it out to people.
“It has taken a bit of negotiation and management but the outpouring from the industry has been fantastic.”
National Theatre at Home schedule
Thursday 2 April: One Man Two Guvnors by Richard Bean
Thursday 9 April: Jane Eyre by Sally Cookson
Thursday 16 April: Treasure Island by Bryony Lavery
Thursday 23 April: Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
Thursday 30 April: Frankenstein by Nick Dear
Thursday 7 May: Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare
Thursday 14 May: Barber Shop Chronicles by Inua Ellams
Thursday 21 May: A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams
Thursday 28 May: This House by James Graham
Thursday 4 June: Coriolanus by William Shakespeare
Thursday 11 June: The Madness of George III by Alan Bennett
Thursday 18 June: Small Island by Helen Edmundson
Thursday 25 June: A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare
Thursday 2 July: Les Blancs by Lorraine Hansberry
Thursday 9 July: The Deep Blue Sea by Terence Rattigan
However, that’s not all the National Theatre has to offer as there will also be a selection of Q&As with the cast and creative teams of the plays.
What else?
In a bid to help schools, colleges and universities, the National Theatre has also released a new National Theatre Collection which “makes the best of British Theatre available worldwide to libraries, schools, universities and the wider education sector.”
The collection features productions from a range of theatres including the National Theatre, the Young Vic, Donmar Warehouse and Bridge Theatre.


inews--2020-06-07--Space Force: why is Maggie in jail? Mystery of General Naird's jailed wife in Netflix comedy series

Space Force : why is Maggie in jail ?
Mystery of General Naird 's jailed wife in Netflix comedy series Maggie Naird is played by Lisa Kudrow and spends almost the entirety of the first season behind bars And while the series is built for laughs , there is a lowkey mystery that runs throughout , which fans have been searching for an answer to : why is General Mark Naird 's wife in prison ?
How did Maggie Naird end up in prison ?
Creator Greg Daniels ( The US Office , Parks and Recreation ) told The Wrap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re kind of enjoying the mystery around it and the question marks that it raises .
It causes you to lean in because we ’ re dropping little hints about what it is and how serious it was .
So we ’ re enjoying not being specific at the moment .
You didn ’ t miss anything .
It ’ s not in there . ''
The series starts with Mark , Maggie and their daughter Erin ( Diana Silvers ) living happily together in Washington , DC , before Mark is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to head up Space Force , bringing him family with him .
We have not been told what Maggie does to end up in prison ( Photo : Netflix ) During the first episode the time jumps forward by a year , and Maggie is now in prison , meaning she was on trial during this year , and most likely committed the crime in that time too .
What did she do ?
We know that Maggie 's sentence in between 40 and 60 years long , which means whatever she 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been serious .
The other option is that this is all one big mistake , and that Maggie was either wrongfully convicted or there was a big misunderstanding .
Perhaps she took the fall for someone else - maybe even Mark himself ?

Steve Carell is back in the office for Netflix‘s latest comedy, Space Force, albeit a very different one to the Dunder Mifflin building inhabited by Michael Scott.
And while the series is built for laughs, there is a lowkey mystery that runs throughout, which fans have been searching for an answer to: why is General Mark Naird’s wife in prison?
Maggie Naird is played by Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe from Friends), and spends almost the entirety of the first season behind bars.
However, why she is there is never explained – at least, not explicitly.
How did Maggie Naird end up in prison?
Creator Greg Daniels (The US Office, Parks and Recreation) told The Wrap: “At the moment, we’re kind of enjoying the mystery around it and the question marks that it raises. It causes you to lean in because we’re dropping little hints about what it is and how serious it was. So we’re enjoying not being specific at the moment. You didn’t miss anything. It’s not in there.”
The series starts with Mark, Maggie and their daughter Erin (Diana Silvers) living happily together in Washington, DC, before Mark is called to a remote part of Colorado to head up Space Force, bringing him family with him.
During the first episode the time jumps forward by a year, and Maggie is now in prison, meaning she was on trial during this year, and most likely committed the crime in that time too.
General Naird goes to visit her in jail on several occasions, but they never speak about what she did.
What did she do?
That is the big question, and while we don’t have a definitive answer yet, we can make educated guesses.
We know that Maggie’s sentence in between 40 and 60 years long, which means whatever she’s gone down for, it must have been serious.
Her husband says as much at one point, admitting she committed a “very serious crime”.
That kind of sentence normally only comes with crimes like murder, sex crimes and drug trafficking, as well as some instances of kidnapping or piracy.
The Wrap has theorised it could be one of the latter, since the former are a little heavy for a comedy show.
The other option is that this is all one big mistake, and that Maggie was either wrongfully convicted or there was a big misunderstanding. Perhaps she took the fall for someone else – maybe even Mark himself?


inews--2020-06-07--When is the next lockdown review? Date the Government will assess UK coronavirus rules - and what th

When is the next lockdown review? Date the Government will assess UK coronavirus rules - and what the next phase means

When is the next lockdown review ?
Date the Government will assess UK coronavirus rules - and what the next @ @ @ @ @ extended the time between lockdown reviews to four weeks instead of three What changes were @ @ @ @ @ A classroom rearranged to provide a teaching environment safe from coronavirus for pupils and teachers @ @ @ @ @ at Kentish Town , north London ( Photo : Isabel Infantes/AFP ) What are the @ @ @ @ @ measures ?
What are the next phases in easing lockdown ?
The government has already @ @ @ @ @ on public transport ( Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images ) What happens if the number @ @ @ @ @ will change at the next government review on 25 June ?

The Government has extended the time between lockdown reviews to four weeks instead of three, under new plans announced by Health Secretary Matt Hancock on Tuesday, increasing the length of time current measures will be in place.
A new maximum review period of 28 rather than 21 days means the next review will take place on 25 June, a month after the last review on 28 May.
In a written statement to MPs, Matt Hancock said the extended time frame will allow decisions to align more closely with the period of time necessary to assess the impact of previous changes on key data feeds, including the R rate.
“The Government will also keep all the measures under continual review and will account to Parliament on an ongoing basis,” Mr Hancock said.
What changes were made on 28 May?
Since Monday 1 June, people are allowed to gather outdoors in parks and private gardens in groups of six, as long as they maintain social distance and keep two metres apart.
The changes in England also permit people unlimited amounts of exercise, sunbathing in local parks, outdoor picnics and driving to other destinations for day trips. People from different households are permitted to meet in a public place, providing a two-metre distance is maintained.
The new guidance only applies in England as Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are adopting their own approach to the next phase of lockdown.
In England, people are still required to work from home where possible, while school children in years other than Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 must stay at home. Pubs and restaurants are still closed.
The changes are the first part in the Government’s three-phase plan, launched in a 50-page document released by the Government on May 11.
What are the five tests for easing lockdown measures?
On 16 April the Government presented five tests that the UK must pass before lockdown measures can be eased.
The five tests:
Protect the NHS’s ability to cope and to provide sufficient critical care and specialist treatment right across the UK.
See a sustained and consistent fall in the daily death rates from Covid-19 so it can be certain that it has moved beyond the peak.
Obtain reliable data from Sage showing that the rate of infection is decreasing to manageable levels across the board.
Be confident that the range of operational challenges, including testing capacity and PPE, are in hand, with supply able to meet future demand.
Be confident that any adjustments to the current measures will not risk a second peak of infections that overwhelms the NHS.
What are the next phases in easing lockdown?
Once the Government can be sure that the UK has passed the five tests, it will move through two further phases.
Phase two is called “smarter controls” and involves replacing existing social restrictions with measures that mitigate the effect on the health system and the economy.
The Government has said it will develop these measures in periodic “steps” over the coming weeks and months.
Throughout this time, those who are showing symptoms, however mild, must continue to self-isolate at home, the Government says.
Phase three, “reliable treatment” concerns the search for a vaccine. The Government says it is investing in research, developing international partnerships and putting in place the infrastructure to manufacture and distribute a vaccine at scale to “bring about this phase as quickly as possible”.
What happens if the number of infections increases?
The Government’s strategy to relax social restrictions relies on maintaining the epidemic at a manageable level.
Maintaining progress on the epidemic is expected to be particularly challenging during the winter months, given the fact that coronavirus shares many symptoms with common colds and the flu.
To monitor spikes in infections, the Government has established a Joint Biosecurity Centre as an independent body providing real time analysis and assessment of infection outbreaks.
The Joint Biosecurity Centre will be responsible for setting a Covid-19 alert to communicate the current level of risk to the public.
The new five-point alert system will rank the threat level of the virus on a scale of one (green) to five (red), with social distancing measures becoming tougher the higher the threat level is.
The threat level will be adjusted accordingly based on medical and scientific data, with experts analysing data from hospitals and a new smartphone tracking app to inform an accurate picture of infection rates.
The alert levels:
Level five – Critical: This level would require a strict lockdown and means the virus is spreading fast, and could overwhelm the NHS.
This level would require a strict lockdown and means the virus is spreading fast, and could overwhelm the NHS. Level four – Severe: This is the level the UK is currently at and means the NHS is stretched but is coping.
This is the level the UK is currently at and means the NHS is stretched but is coping. Level three – Substantial: This means the virus is in general circulation and the NHS is operating at extra capacity. Some restrictions will need to remain in place, but it will be safe to relax some measures.
This means the virus is in general circulation and the NHS is operating at extra capacity. Some restrictions will need to remain in place, but it will be safe to relax some measures. Level two – Moderate: This means there is a low level of virus transmission and the NHS is operating normally. Schools and businesses should be able to open, subject to social distancing measures.
This means there is a low level of virus transmission and the NHS is operating normally. Schools and businesses should be able to open, subject to social distancing measures. Level one – Low: This means the virus is no longer present in the UK. No behavioural restrictions will be needed, and public and private sectors will be able to operate normally.
What will change at the next government review on 25 June?
The next review will first consider the effects of the changes made at the last review and decide if the alert level is low enough to make further changes.
However in the Government’s “roadmap to recovery”, the ambition at step three is to open at least some of the remaining businesses and premises that have been required to close.
The Government has assumed that step three will happen no earlier than 4 July.
That means that many businesses and other spaces will stay closed until at least 4 July, including:
Hairdressers, beauty salons and other personal care businesses
Pubs and accommodation and other hospitality businesses
Places of worship and other public places
Cinemas and other leisure facilities
We still do not know when lockdown measures will be lifted entirely.


inews--2020-06-07--Murder in the Outback: Falconio and Lees Mystery - when documentary series starts on Channel 4, and

Murder in the Outback: Falconio and Lees Mystery - when documentary series starts on Channel 4, and the true story it explores

Murder in the Outback : Falconio and Lees Mystery - when documentary series starts on Channel 4 , and the true story it explores The British backpackers were attacked in the Australian outback .
Joanne escaped , but Peter could not .
His body has never been found After a 16-month manhunt a man named Bradley John Murdoch was arrested and later convicted of Peter 's murder , but there have always ben question marks over whether police had the right man .
The stretch of road where Peter and Joanne were attacked ( Photo : Getty ) When is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Lees Mystery on TV ?
What is the true story behind it ?
Joanne and Peter met in 1996 , and had been together four years before deciding to go travelling .
They visited countries including Thailand and Cambodia before taking a road trip through the Australian outback .
On 14 July 2001 , when Peter was 28 , the couple were driving through the desert at night in their camper van when another vehicle pulled up alongside them and flagged them down , under the pretence of needing help with their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the murder in 2005 ( Photo : Getty ) Peter went to the back of the car and Joanne heard a bang , which she believes was him being shot .
A man then came and pointed a gun at her , tied her hands behind her back and tried to abduct her , but she escaped and hid , before flagging down a truck hours later and making an emergency call .

Back in 2001 the names Peter Falconio and Joanne Lees were all over the news.
The British backpackers were attacked in the Australian outback. Joanne escaped, but Peter could not. His body has never been found.
After a 16-month manhunt a man named Bradley John Murdoch was arrested and later convicted of Peter’s murder, but there have always ben question marks over whether police had the right man.
Now Channel 4 is examining the case with a new documentary series, Murder in the Outback: The Falconio and Lees Mystery.
Here is everything you need to know…
When is Murder in the Outback: The Falconio and Lees Mystery on TV?
The documentary is in four parts, with the first airing on Sunday 7 June at 9.15pm on Channel 4.
The remaining three episodes will air on consecutive nights, at the slightly earlier time on 9pm, finishing on Wednesday 10 June.
It will also be available on All4.
What is the true story behind it?
Joanne and Peter met in 1996, and had been together four years before deciding to go travelling. They visited countries including Thailand and Cambodia before taking a road trip through the Australian outback.
On 14 July 2001, when Peter was 28, the couple were driving through the desert at night in their camper van when another vehicle pulled up alongside them and flagged them down, under the pretence of needing help with their car.
Peter went to the back of the car and Joanne heard a bang, which she believes was him being shot. A man then came and pointed a gun at her, tied her hands behind her back and tried to abduct her, but she escaped and hid, before flagging down a truck hours later and making an emergency call.
Sixteen months later Murdoch, a small-time drug dealer, was arrested after a tip off from a member of the public. He denied all charges but was convicted to life imprisonment in 2005.
He will be eligible for parole in 2032, when he will be 74.
However, many are not convinced that Murdoch is the guilty man, and the Channel 4 documentary casts some doubt on the conviction, hinting that there is a chance Peter’s real killer is still out there somewhere.


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Joanne Lees now: What happened to Peter Falconio's girlfriend after his death, explored in Murder in the Outback on Channel 4

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Joanne Lees’ name may ring a bell. In 2001 she was involved in one of the most prominent murder cases of the last 20 years, when her boyfriend Peter Falconio was killed in the Australian outback.
She and Peter were attacked after being flagged down by a man in a truck while driving at night. Joanne escaped, but Peter’s body was never found.
Now, their story is being told in depth by a new Channel 4 documentary series, Murder in the Outback: The Falconio and Lees Mystery.
What happened to Joanne Lees and Peter Falconio?
Joanne and Peter met in 1996, and had been together four years before deciding to go travelling. They visited countries including Thailand and Cambodia before taking a road trip through the Australian outback.
On 14 July 2001 the couple were driving through the desert at night in their camper van. They were on a remote part of the Stuart Highway near Barrow Creek in the Northern Territory when another vehicle pulled up alongside them and flagged them down.
Peter got out of the car and a man told him he had seen sparks flying from the exhaust. Joanne moved into the driver’s seat to rev the engine to check the problem.
She then heard a loud bang, which she believes was him being shot. The man then came and pointed a gun at her, tied her hands behind her back and tried to abduct her, but she escaped and hid, before flagging down a truck five hours later and making an emergency call. Sixteen months later Bradley John Murdoch, a small-time drug dealer, was arrested after a tip off from a member of the public. He denied all charges but was convicted to life imprisonment in 2005.
Where is Joanne Lees now?
Joanne was both supported and suspected by the media in the aftermath of Peter’s murder. Some outlets made her a hero while others cast doubt on her and questioned whether she could even have been involved in her boyfriend’s death.
She identified Murdoch during the trial, and DNA evidence found on her T-shirt led to his unanimous conviction.
After the event she wrote a book about her experience, No Turning Back, which was later adapted into a TV film called Joanne Lees: Murder in the Outback.
She has also done numerous TV interviews, including with John Humphrys on BBC radio.
Joanne went on to study sociology at Sheffield University, and worked as a travel agent and then a social worker working with disabled people.
In a 2017 interview she revealed that she had discovered she had a half-sister, an Australian woman named Jess from Sydney, whom her estranged father had from a different relationship.
The pair have become close, and Joanne has been applying for Australian citizenship to be nearer her.
“It’s almost like a mirror [the resemblance]. We saw each other and it was just instant. It was amazing,” she told The Daily Telegraph in Australia.


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She then heard a loud bang , which she believes was him being shot .
The man then came and @ @ @ @ @ , tied her hands behind her back and tried to abduct her , but she @ @ @ @ @ flagging down a truck hours later and making an emergency call .
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Bradley John Murdoch, the man convicted of killing British backpacker Peter Falconio in 2001, is back in the spotlight thanks to a new Channel 4 documentary series.
Murder in the Outback: The Falconio and Lees Mystery is an in-depth look at a case which drew international interest 19 years ago.
Joanne and Peter were driving through the Australian outback when they were flagged down by a man in a truck and attacked.
Peter was killed but Joanne managed to escape, and was able to play the key part in Murdoch’s later conviction.
What happened to Peter Falconio and Joanne Lees?
On 14 July 2001, when Peter was 28, he and Joanne were driving through the desert at night in their camper van. They were on a remote part of the Stuart Highway near Barrow Creek in the Northern Territory when another vehicle pulled up alongside them and flagged them down.
Peter got out of the car and a man told him he had seen sparks flying from the exhaust. Joanne moved into the driver’s seat to rev the engine to check the problem.
She then heard a loud bang, which she believes was him being shot. The man then came and pointed a gun at her, tied her hands behind her back and tried to abduct her, but she escaped and hid, before flagging down a truck hours later and making an emergency call. Sixteen months later Murdoch was arrested and charged with Peter’s murder, and Joanne’s identification combined with DNA evidence led to his conviction. He was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2005.
Who is Bradley John Murdoch?
Murdoch was born in 1953 in Geraldton, Western Australia, to a mechanic and a hairdresser. He lived in Northampton and then Perth, but struggled to adjust to city life and joined a biker gang after dropping out of school when he was 15.
He smuggled drugs during the 1980s and also showed white supremacist tendencies, including a racist tattoo.
Before the Peter Falconio trial he already had previous convictions for causing death by dangerous driving and for drunkenly shooting at people during an indigenous Aussie rules game.
In 2003 he was charged with seven counts of abduction and rape, but was acquitted.
Where is he now?
After being acquitted of the abduction and rape charges Murdoch was arrested for Peter Falconio’s murder. The case was heard at the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory in Darwin in October 2005.
Murdoch pleaded not guilty to Peter’s murder and to assaulting and attempting to kidnap Joanne, but in December 2005 he was unanimously convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.
He has made two unsuccessful appeals against his conviction, and is currently serving out his sentence at Darwin Correctional Centre.
He will be eligible for parole in 2032, when he will be 74 years old.


inews--2020-06-07--Where to buy face masks in the UK, as Government makes wearing face coverings on public transport co

Where to buy face masks in the UK, as Government makes wearing face coverings on public transport compulsory

Where to buy face masks in the UK , as Government makes wearing face coverings on public transport compulsory The advice says the public should n't buy medical face masks , as these are needed for frontline staff , but there are regular ones on sale Since the outbreak of coronavirus advice around the world regarding the use of face masks has varied , but now the government have said people in England should wear face coverings in `` enclosed public spaces '' , such as in shops , as well as on public transport .
The advice in England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ try to buy medical face masks , as these need to be reserved for frontline staff and key workers only .
There are various YouTube instructional videos showing how to make face masks if you 're good at sewing , and the government has also provided instructions to make either a sewn cloth face covering , or a non-sewn face mask using an old t-shirt .
However , many brands are also now selling face masks , so if you 're not so keen on a DIY option , here 's where you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What is the new government guidance on wearing face masks ?
This is the same day non-essential shops will re-open across the nation , and it 's expected significantly more people will be using public transport .
In an earlier announcement in May , the government said people in England should wear face coverings , in `` enclosed public spaces '' , such as in shops and on public transport .
The Government states that , while wearing a face covering does not protect the wearer , it may protect others if people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symptoms .
People wearing a covering should wash their hands before putting it on and after taking it off , and the covering itself should be washed regularly in the laundry with detergent .
Where can I buy a face mask in the UK ?
Asos is selling a two-pack of animal print 'fashion masks ' for £12 For just £6 Paisie have launched a striped non-surgical face mask , Reformation launched packs of five fabric face masks for £28 and Boden are selling brightly patterned non medical face coverings in packs of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keen for a craftier look , Alice Cox Creative is selling bespoke face masks using old designer fabrics , complete with a non-elastic band to minimise irritation around your ears , with prices ranging from £10 - £15 .
You can buy coloured reusable cloth face masks from tech brand Casetify , who will automatically donate a surgical mask to a health worker who needs it with every purchase .
Etsy are selling a broad range of face masks from independent designers , and you can even design your own face mask via @ @ @ @ @ @ @ costing £20 .
It 's also expected that in the next few weeks you 'll be able to buy face masks from most major UK supermarkets .
When buying a face mask , make sure to follow the advice on how to wear them correctly and how to dispose of them .
How can I make my own face mask ?

Since the outbreak of coronavirus advice around the world regarding the use of face masks has varied, but now the government have said people in England should wear face coverings in “enclosed public spaces”, such as in shops, as well as on public transport.
The advice in England remains that the general public shouldn’t try to buy medical face masks, as these need to be reserved for frontline staff and key workers only.
There are various YouTube instructional videos showing how to make face masks if you’re good at sewing, and the government has also provided instructions to make either a sewn cloth face covering, or a non-sewn face mask using an old t-shirt.
However, many brands are also now selling face masks, so if you’re not so keen on a DIY option, here’s where you can buy your new protective gear.
What is the new government guidance on wearing face masks?
In the daily coronavirus briefing on 4 June the government announced that face coverings will be mandatory on public transport from 15 June.
This is the same day non-essential shops will re-open across the nation, and it’s expected significantly more people will be using public transport.
In an earlier announcement in May, the government said people in England should wear face coverings, in “enclosed public spaces”, such as in shops and on public transport.
The Government states that, while wearing a face covering does not protect the wearer, it may protect others if people are infected but have not yet developed symptoms.
People wearing a covering should wash their hands before putting it on and after taking it off, and the covering itself should be washed regularly in the laundry with detergent.
According to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, the new rules will be enforced by transport operators and British Transport Police “if necessary”.
Those who don’t comply will be refused travel and could be fined.
Where can I buy a face mask in the UK?
As it stands, surgical supplies for face masks are low, but there are face masks available to buy on Amazon.
Many of your favourite high street brands are now selling face masks, if you’d prefer to buy one ready made.
Mango are launching reusable homologated masks for £12.99, and Asos is selling two-packs of face masks in funky fashion prints for £12.00.
For just £6 Paisie have launched a striped non-surgical face mask, Reformation launched packs of five fabric face masks for £28 and Boden are selling brightly patterned non medical face coverings in packs of three for £20.
If you’re keen for a craftier look, Alice Cox Creative is selling bespoke face masks using old designer fabrics, complete with a non-elastic band to minimise irritation around your ears, with prices ranging from £10 – £15.
You can buy coloured reusable cloth face masks from tech brand Casetify, who will automatically donate a surgical mask to a health worker who needs it with every purchase.
Etsy are selling a broad range of face masks from independent designers, and you can even design your own face mask via Contrado, with a pack of four costing £20.
It’s also expected that in the next few weeks you’ll be able to buy face masks from most major UK supermarkets.
When buying a face mask, make sure to follow the advice on how to wear them correctly and how to dispose of them.
How can I make my own face mask?
Officials have said that people can make coverings at home, but added that “the key thing is it should cover your mouth and nose”.
If you want to make your own face mask, there’s plenty of guidance out there from YouTube tutorials, to the government’s own advice on making either a sewn cloth face covering, or one made from a t-shirt.
The more layers of material used the better, so the mask can fit snugly around the face so you can breathe comfortably.
The Government states that face coverings should not be used by children under the age of two, people with respiratory conditions or those who may find it difficult to manage them correctly – such as primary school age children unassisted.


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Peter Falconio death: What happened to backpacker whose disappearance is explored in Murder in the Outback

Peter Falconio death : What happened to backpacker whose disappearance is explored in Murder in the Outback Back in 2001 the disappearance of British backpacker Peter Falconio made international headlines Channel 4 is reopening one of the most famous murder cases of the 21st Century with its new documentary series , Murder in the Outback : The Falconio and Lees Mystery .
Back in 2001 the disappearance of British backpacker Peter Falconio made international headlines , after he and his girlfriend , Joanne Lees , were attacked in the Australian outback .
Joanne managed to escaped but Peter did not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and his body was never found .
After a 16-month manhunt a man named Bradley John Murdoch was arrested and later convicted of Peter 's murder , but there have always ben question marks over whether police had the right man .
The Channel 4 series , which starts on Sunday 7 June at 9.15pm on Channel 4 and airs over four consecutive nights , dives deep into the case , examining key evidence and asking new questions .
The stretch of road where Peter and Joanne were attacked ( Photo : Getty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and had been together four years before deciding to go travelling .
They visited countries including Thailand and Cambodia before taking a road trip through the Australian outback .
On 14 July 2001 , when Peter was 28 , the couple were driving through the desert at night in their camper van .
They were on a remote part of the Stuart Highway near Barrow Creek in the Northern Territory when another vehicle pulled up alongside them and flagged them down .
Peter got out of the car and a man told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the exhaust .
Joanne moved into the driver 's seat to rev the engine to check the problem .
She then heard a loud bang , which she believes was him being shot .
The man then came and pointed a gun at her , tied her hands behind her back and tried to abduct her , but she escaped and hid , before flagging down a truck hours later and making an emergency call .
Bradley John Murdoch was convicted of the murder in 2005 ( Photo : Getty ) When the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early hours they found a dirt-covered blood pool and the couple 's Kombi hidden some 80 metres into the scrub .
However , they had little luck with the manhunt .
After 16 months , while investigating owners of the 1991-1999 model Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD identified as the attackers ' vehicle , as well as CCTV evidence , they arrested a man named Bradley John Murdoch .
The investigating task force caught Murdoch 's drug-running accomplice , who told them details of his connections to the case , and a DNA examination @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involvement .

Channel 4 is reopening one of the most famous murder cases of the 21st Century with its new documentary series, Murder in the Outback: The Falconio and Lees Mystery.
Back in 2001 the disappearance of British backpacker Peter Falconio made international headlines, after he and his girlfriend, Joanne Lees, were attacked in the Australian outback.
Joanne managed to escaped but Peter did not. Joanne believes he was shot, and his body was never found.
After a 16-month manhunt a man named Bradley John Murdoch was arrested and later convicted of Peter’s murder, but there have always ben question marks over whether police had the right man.
The Channel 4 series, which starts on Sunday 7 June at 9.15pm on Channel 4 and airs over four consecutive nights, dives deep into the case, examining key evidence and asking new questions.
What happened to Peter Falconio?
Joanne and Peter met in 1996, and had been together four years before deciding to go travelling. They visited countries including Thailand and Cambodia before taking a road trip through the Australian outback.
On 14 July 2001, when Peter was 28, the couple were driving through the desert at night in their camper van. They were on a remote part of the Stuart Highway near Barrow Creek in the Northern Territory when another vehicle pulled up alongside them and flagged them down.
Peter got out of the car and a man told him he had seen sparks flying from the exhaust. Joanne moved into the driver’s seat to rev the engine to check the problem.
She then heard a loud bang, which she believes was him being shot. The man then came and pointed a gun at her, tied her hands behind her back and tried to abduct her, but she escaped and hid, before flagging down a truck hours later and making an emergency call.
When the police arrived at the scene in the early hours they found a dirt-covered blood pool and the couple’s Kombi hidden some 80 metres into the scrub.
However, they had little luck with the manhunt. After 16 months, while investigating owners of the 1991-1999 model Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD identified as the attackers’ vehicle, as well as CCTV evidence, they arrested a man named Bradley John Murdoch.
The investigating task force caught Murdoch’s drug-running accomplice, who told them details of his connections to the case, and a DNA examination of Murdoch’s brother also supported his involvement.
Murdoch then disappeared, but on 22 August 2002 he was arrested and tried on an unrelated kidnap and assault charge by South Australia Police.
He was convicted an sentenced to life imprisonment in 2005.