Ministers Water Down Plans to Limit Jury Trials
Controversial government proposals to restrict the right to jury trials in England and Wales are being scaled back following fierce criticism from legal experts and MPs. Read the latest.
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Fan jailed for throwing seat, injuring own player
A football supporter has been sentenced to 22 weeks in prison for throwing a plastic seat that struck and injured a player from his own team. Read the full court report and the impact on the victim.
Jonty Bravery sentenced for assaulting Broadmoor nurses
Jonty Bravery, serving life for the Tate Modern attack, receives a 16-week term for assaulting two nurses at Broadmoor hospital. Read the full court details.
Jonty Bravery jailed for assaulting Broadmoor hospital staff
Jonty Bravery, who threw a boy from Tate Modern, gets 16 weeks for attacking nurses at Broadmoor Hospital. Read the latest court details and sentencing.
Chelsea's Rosenior convicted of speeding, fined over £1k
Chelsea's new head coach Liam Rosenior has been convicted and fined for a speeding offence after fog disrupted travel to a speed awareness course. Get the latest on his appointment and the legal details.
Duke of Marlborough in court on strangulation charges
The Duke of Marlborough has indicated not guilty pleas to three charges of intentional strangulation against his estranged wife. Read the full court details.
Fake admiral fined for Remembrance Sunday deception
A 65-year-old man has been ordered to pay nearly £800 after admitting to wearing an unauthorised Royal Navy admiral's uniform at a Llandudno remembrance event. Read the full court details.
Duke of Marlborough denies three strangulation charges
Charles James Spencer-Churchill, the Duke of Marlborough, pleads not guilty to three counts of intentional strangulation against his estranged wife. Follow the latest court developments.
Man fined for fake admiral uniform at Remembrance
A 65-year-old man has been fined after admitting to wearing an unauthorised Royal Navy admiral's uniform at a Remembrance Sunday event in Wales. Read the full court details.
Duke of Marlborough pleads not guilty to strangulation charges
The Duke of Marlborough, Charles James Spencer-Churchill, has indicated not guilty pleas to three charges of non-fatal strangulation against his estranged wife. The case continues.
Drive for 2,000 New Magistrates to Tackle Court Backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy launches a major recruitment drive for 2,000 new magistrates in England and Wales to reduce court delays and speed up justice. Learn about the role and how to apply.
Worker films colleagues in toilet, blames bullying
Andrew Cox, 38, avoided prison after secretly recording colleagues. He claimed workplace bullying led to his voyeurism. Read the full court details.
Ex-England Striker Andy Carroll Charged, Court Date Set
Former England and Liverpool striker Andy Carroll is due in court next week, charged with breaching a non-molestation order. The 36-year-old was arrested in April. Read the latest details.
Andy Carroll in court for breaching non-molestation order
Former West Ham and Newcastle striker Andy Carroll appears at Chelmsford Magistrates Court charged with breaching a non-molestation order. The 36-year-old could face a prison sentence.
Andy Carroll charged with breaching non-molestation order
Former England and Liverpool striker Andy Carroll, 36, has been charged with breaching a non-molestation order and will appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court. Read the latest details.
Mother extradited to US over murders of two children
Kimberlee Singler, 37, has been extradited from the UK to the US to face charges for the murders of her two young children in Colorado. The extradition follows a complex legal battle.
Russell Brand charged with two new sexual offences
Comedian Russell Brand, 50, faces two new charges of rape and sexual assault from two additional women. He will appear in court in January 2026. He denies all allegations.
Russell Brand Charged with Further Sex Offences
Comedian Russell Brand has been charged with additional counts of rape and sexual assault, police confirm. His trial is set for 2026. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Six Immigration Officers Charged Over Migrant Thefts
Six UK immigration officers face charges of stealing from migrants and money laundering. The defendants are due at Westminster Magistrates' Court in January. Read the full details.
Judge quashes CAA summons against comedian Reginald D Hunter
A judge has dismissed a private prosecution against comedian Reginald D Hunter, ruling the Campaign Against Antisemitism's motive was to have him 'cancelled'. Read the latest court developments.
Six Immigration Officers Face Serious Criminal Charges
Six UK immigration officers are to appear in court, charged with money laundering and conspiracy to steal from migrants. Five also face misconduct charges. Full details here.
Mum to repay £16.5k benefits fraud over 22 years
A mother avoided jail but must repay £16,558.61 in fraudulently claimed Universal Credit over 22 years after her children were removed. Read the full court details.
Six men charged with sexual offences against woman in Swindon
Philip Young, 49, faces 56 charges including rape over 13-year period. Five other men also charged. Latest court updates from Swindon.
Duke of Marlborough charged with intentional strangulation
Charles James Spencer-Churchill, the 12th Duke of Marlborough, faces three charges of non-fatal intentional strangulation. The 70-year-old will appear at Oxford Magistrates' Court. Follow for live updates.
Duke of Marlborough charged with strangulation offences
The Duke of Marlborough, Charles James Spencer-Churchill, has been summonsed to Oxford Magistrates' Court on three counts of intentional strangulation. Read the latest on this developing story.
Leicester Square attacker given indefinite hospital order
Ioan Pintaru, who stabbed an 11-year-old girl eight times in a random London attack, has been detained indefinitely under the Mental Health Act. Read the full court report.
Jury Trial Cuts: Victims, Lawyers & Judges Voice Alarm
Justice Secretary David Lammy's plan to slash jury trials in England and Wales faces fierce backlash. A defendant, victim, KC, and judge warn it risks fairness and democracy. Read their powerful testimonies.
London men charged over vehicle theft conspiracy
Two men from London have been remanded in custody, charged with conspiring to steal vehicles and commit burglary in Essex. Read the latest on this police investigation.
Labour to Scrap Jury Trials in Certain Cases
The Labour government plans to abolish jury trials for some serious offences, sparking a major debate on justice reform and civil liberties in the UK. Read the full analysis.
Labour's jury trial cuts face backlash over justice rights
Justice Secretary David Lammy proposes scrapping jury trials for offences with sentences under three years. Critics warn it removes a pillar of British justice without evidence it will clear the 78,000-case backlog. Read the full analysis.
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