The Johnson Partnership, News

23/07/26

Drug-driving offences have surpassed drink-driving offences for the first time, highlighting a growing road safety concern across the UK.

New data obtained by IAM RoadSmart through a Freedom of Information request shows that 30,707 drug-driving endorsements were added to driving licences in 2025. That represents a 28% increase from 23,981 recorded three years earlier.

24/06/26

A police officer suspended over the alleged misuse of artificial intelligence is accused of using the technology to generate documents that helped secure charging decisions in criminal cases.

Derbyshire Constabulary confirmed last week that an officer is under investigation on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. The officer, who has previously worked on rape investigations, is also alleged to have used AI software to draft victim impact statements, according to reports.

27/05/26

A pensioner died after being struck with a single punch while confronting a man accused of harassing women outside a pub.

Nathan Gothard, 37, knocked David Darke, 66, to the ground near the Crown Inn in Appleby Magna, Leicestershire, shortly before Christmas last year. The fall caused catastrophic head injuries, including a fractured skull.

09/04/26

A police officer who struck and killed a 74-year-old woman while responding to an emergency 999 call about a choking baby has been sentenced to prison.

PC Mark Roberts drove through a red light during the response, colliding with a motorbike carrying Ronald and Muriel Pinkney. Mrs Pinkney, who was a passenger, suffered fatal head and neck injuries in the crash, which occurred in July 2022 on a 30mph road near the MetroCentre in Gateshead.

24/03/26

A legal challenge claiming low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) were being used as a "fat cash cow" succeeded after a politician admitted the schemes generated significant income.

A High Court judge ruled that Croydon Council introduced six LTNs unlawfully because its primary motivation was to raise millions of pounds through fines.