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.
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'.
A 'hero' army sergeant died from internal bleeding after being pushed in a pub beer garden argument over chicken wings. His friend has been sentenced to over four years. Read the full story.
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces radical reforms to tackle the courts crisis, including possible limits on jury trials and £550m for victims. Will it save the system?
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces a £550m package to tackle Crown Court backlogs and support victims. Will controversial jury trial reforms follow? Read the full details.
Alicia Novas, 19, and inmate Declan Winkless, 30, pleaded guilty to misconduct in public office at Northampton Crown Court. Sentencing is set for January 5.
Anthony Williams, 32, faces 21 charges including attempted murder over alleged mass stabbing on LNER train and separate attacks. Provisional trial set for June. Read the latest.
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces reforms placing victims 'front and centre', including removing jury trials for some cases to tackle the crown court backlog. Read the full details.
A Kazakh couple allegedly used hidden cameras and earpieces to fraudulently win $1.18m from Sydney's Crown casino. Discover how police uncovered their sophisticated gambling scam.
Natalie Wolf, 47, sentenced for child assault after making bizarre conspiracy claims in court. The victim's powerful statement reveals lasting trauma. Read the full story.
Three burglars are behind bars after a high-speed police chase on the M25, reaching 85mph in a 30 zone, following a Kent home invasion. Discover how justice was served.
Nicoline Julius, 54, has been jailed for two years and banned from Devon for life after a relentless harassment campaign against a Teignmouth family. Read the full court details.
Adam Wright, 39, has been sentenced to life for the murder of his wife's grandmother, June Henty, 78, whom he stabbed more than 100 times. Discover the full story of this tragic case.
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'.
Sharaz Ali accused of killing ex-partner's sister and three children in house fire after relationship ended. Court hears he planned suicide by self-immolation.
Louis Cummings claimed his knife was for fishing despite no equipment. Police found 130 NOS canisters at his Ashford home. Read the full sentencing details.
Adam Moore-Lynch sentenced to over five years for defrauding 50 victims in a £1.2m luxury watch scam. Discover the full story of the Manchester Watch Hub fraud.
Kieran Naylor, 40, raped a woman, stole her bank card, and tried to buy a tracksuit from JD Sports. He has been sentenced to 14 years in prison. Read the full story.
French police detain four more suspects in the audacious Louvre museum theft. The £76 million haul of French Crown Jewels, including Napoleon's gifts, is still missing. Follow the latest developments.
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to remove jury trials for most criminal cases to address England and Wales' record court backlog. Read the controversial reforms.
French authorities arrest four more suspects in the brazen €88m Louvre crown jewels robbery. The stolen Napoleon-era treasures, including a diamond diadem, are still missing. Discover the latest on this major art heist.
Oliver Hutchings, 31, denies blackmail after allegedly threatening venues to cancel Katie Hopkins' shows. The Southampton trial continues. Read the latest court developments.
A 19-year-old from Ilford faces trial for experimenting with homemade explosives and sharing extreme right-wing content online. Court hears he was a 'big fan of Hitler'.
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.
An arrest warrant is issued for Mark Tew, convicted of sending distressing messages to Keir Starmer, after he failed to attend his sentencing hearing at Southwark Crown Court.
Two teenagers have pleaded not guilty to a sophisticated cyber attack on Transport for London that cost millions and compromised customer data. Read the latest court developments.
Two funeral directors are on trial after leaving a pensioner's decomposing body in a leaky, unrefrigerated mortuary for over a month, a court hears. Discover the full story.
Barthimaus Ehiemere, 25, from Hackney, has been sentenced for grooming and raping boys as young as 12. Police believe there could be hundreds more victims and urge them to come forward.
Radical proposals by Sir Brian Leveson aim to remove jury trials for thousands of cases in England and Wales to prevent 'total system collapse'. Explore the controversial reforms.
Two pro-Palestine activists have their convictions for harassing Labour MP Alex Davies-Jones overturned. Judge rules prosecution was not necessary. Read the full story.