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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.

Holly Willoughby guilty over scooter crash in West London

TV presenter Holly Willoughby pleads guilty to driving without due care after knocking a man from his scooter in Barnes, resulting in serious injuries including a fractured neck. Full details of the court hearing and sentence.

Jury trials scrapped for sentences under three years

Justice Secretary David Lammy announces sweeping court reforms, ending jury trials for offences likely to get three years or less. Discover the new 'bench division' and what it means for the justice system.

Jury trials scrapped for sentences under 3 years

Justice Secretary David Lammy announces major court reforms, ending jury trials for defendants likely to receive sentences of three years or less. Discover the new 'bench division'.

Four-Day School Week Pilots Urged in England

Campaigners urge the government to allow schools to trial a four-day week to address the teacher recruitment crisis. Share your views as a parent or teacher in England.

Calls for four-day week trial in UK schools

A campaign group urges the Education Secretary to let schools pilot a four-day week for teachers to boost recruitment and wellbeing. Read the latest on the debate.

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.

West London pensioner jailed for harassing girls

A 66-year-old man from Ealing has been sentenced to five months in prison for sexually harassing two teenage girls in a Watford shopping centre. Learn more about the case and police response.

Boxer in court over five animal cruelty offences

Former heavyweight boxer Alexander Warren denies five animal cruelty charges following a MyLondon investigation into a series of cat deaths across South London. Read the full story.

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