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Australia's favourable 2027 Rugby World Cup draw revealed

Australia will discover their group stage opponents for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in a Sydney draw that sets up a favourable path to the knockout rounds. The expanded 24-team tournament will be held across seven cities.

Lawyers condemn plan to slash jury trials

More than 100 barristers warn government plans to restrict jury trials are an 'irremediable error' that could increase miscarriages of justice and undermine public trust.

NSW Law Change Eases Child Conviction Rules

New South Wales reforms doli incapax, removing court requirements to consider a child's moral capacity. Critics warn this risks incarcerating more vulnerable children. Explore the implications.

Lammy's plan to restrict jury trials in England & Wales

Exclusive: David Lammy's radical plan to abolish jury trials for most cases, affecting 30,000 trials annually. Discover the implications for Britain's justice system and why critics call it a 'shabby evasion'.

Labour U-turns on workers' rights manifesto pledge

The UK government has reversed its plan to grant unfair dismissal protection from day one. The right will now apply after six months. Discover the implications for businesses and workers.

Jury Trial Scrap Plans Threaten UK Justice System

Leaked government proposals to restrict jury trials for offences carrying up to five years in prison have sparked fury from senior lawyers. Discover what this means for democracy and the 80,000-case backlog.

Prosecutors' AI Use Creates Legal Filing Errors

A California prosecutors' office used AI to file a court motion containing 'hallucinated' errors, raising concerns about due process and the use of artificial intelligence in criminal cases.

Major curbs to jury service unveiled by ministers

Ministers set to unveil major curbs to jury service, with future juries likely to decide only murder, rape or manslaughter cases. Bold action promised to tackle the 80,000-case backlog.

US labels anti-fascist groups as terror threats

Experts challenge the US State Department's designation of European anti-fascist groups as foreign terrorist organisations, calling the move 'ridiculous' and politically motivated.

Judge Dismisses Cases Against Comey and James

A US judge has thrown out criminal charges against former FBI director James Comey and NY attorney general Letitia James, citing unlawful prosecutor appointment. Discover the legal implications.

Bar Council Warns Against Jury Trial Overhaul

Bar Council chair Barbara Mills argues proposed crown court reforms risk constitutional change without evidence. The government should first fix existing inefficiencies plaguing the justice system.

Colombia's child recruitment crisis deepens

Exclusive: Armed groups in Colombia are bribing and coercing children into becoming fighters, drug sellers and informants. Discover how schools like Benposta offer refuge.

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