Cannabis seed ban could fuel £1.2bn black market, growers warn
UK government's proposed ban on cannabis seeds faces fierce opposition from growers, who warn it will fuel a £1.2bn black market and harm medical patients. Read the full story.
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Watchdog seeks urgent clarity on police facial recognition bias
The UK's data watchdog demands answers from the Home Office after tests reveal facial recognition technology is more likely to misidentify Black and Asian people. Read the full report.
Migration Data Gaps Hamper UK Policy on ECHR
A new analysis exposes critical gaps in UK migration statistics, hindering debate on human rights laws and asylum policy. Discover the key findings and political reactions.
171 arrests, 60 deportations in gig economy crackdown
UK authorities arrest 171 and deport 60 delivery drivers in a major immigration crackdown. Home Office targets illegal working to deter unlawful migration. Read the full details.
Digital-Only Immigration System Creates Fear and Errors
A new report finds the UK's mandatory eVisa system is causing high stress, technical failures, and exclusion for migrants. Learn the risks of a digital-only ID.
Three in four crown court trials may lose jury under reforms
Sky News analysis reveals the scale of proposed justice reforms that could transfer most jury trials to judges. Explore the data and what it means for court backlogs.
74% of Crown Court Cases Could Lose Jury Trial Right
Sky News analysis reveals up to 74% of crown court trials could be decided by judges alone under new justice reforms aimed at tackling the 80,000-case backlog. Explore the data.
Courts in 'calamitous' state, warns ex-judge
Sir Brian Leveson defends government plan to restrict jury trials, claiming it will save 20% time and tackle the 80,000-case backlog. Victims are waiting years for justice.
Labour to Scrap Jury Trials for Minor Offences
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans judge-only trials for cases with under 3-year sentences. Will it clear court backlogs or just save money? Analysis inside.
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.
Lammy's Plan to Limit Jury Trials Faces Criticism
Deputy PM David Lammy proposes restricting jury trials to tackle court backlogs. Experts debate the controversial justice reforms. Listen to the Sky News Daily podcast for full analysis.
Lammy proposes judge-only trials to tackle court backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy proposes curtailing jury trials for cases with sentences under three years, arguing it will tackle a 78,000-case backlog. Critics call it a dangerous erosion of a fundamental right.
Lammy plans to scrap some jury trials to clear court backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces radical court reforms, moving thousands of cases to judge-only trials to tackle a record 80,000-case backlog. Discover the plans and the controversy.
Trump's Asylum Pause: Scope and Impact Explained
President Trump has halted decisions on many US asylum claims. We explain the policy's scope, legality, and real-world impact on immigration.
Jury Trial Reforms: Judges to Hear More Cases
Justice Secretary David Lammy unveils sweeping reforms to tackle the 78,000-case Crown Court backlog. Judges will replace juries for many offences to deliver 'swift justice'. Read the full details and reaction.
US Asylum Seekers Reeling from Trump Policy Freeze
The Trump administration's pause on asylum decisions and Afghan visas creates widespread fear and uncertainty for nearly 1.5 million pending cases. Read the full story.
UK visa refusal leaves Jamaican child homeless after hurricane
An 8-year-old girl is sleeping on a floor in Jamaica after the Home Office rejected her visa, highlighting Britain's ongoing legacy of separating Caribbean families. Read the full investigation.
Lammy backs down on plans to scrap most jury trials
Justice Secretary David Lammy is set to scale back radical plans to restrict jury trials, following cabinet discussions. He will propose a higher threshold, but critics warn of unfairness.
Lammy to Slash Jury Trials Amid 78,000 Court Backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy unveils plans to drastically reduce jury trials in England and Wales, citing a courts emergency with a backlog nearing 100,000 cases. He argues reform upholds the spirit of Magna Carta.
Lammy Proposes Scrapping Jury Trials for Most Crimes
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to restrict jury trials to only the most serious offences, sparking a constitutional row over 800 years of legal history. Read the full analysis.
Lammy's plan to tackle 78,000-case court emergency
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?
Lammy pledges £550m to cut court backlog, slashes jury trials
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces radical court reforms and £550m victim support fund to tackle a 'courts emergency' with 100,000 cases pending. Critics warn of miscarriages of justice. Read the full story.
Lammy unveils 'fast and fair justice' plan for courts
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.
Child migrants face mouth searches for SIM cards
Controversial new Home Office powers permit searches inside children's mouths for hidden SIM cards. Critics condemn the move as 'dystopian brutality' that prioritises criminality over dignity.
Clubs Face £56m Policing Bill in Home Office Review
Premier League clubs and major sports bodies fear multi-million pound increases in policing costs as the Home Office launches a funding review. Could taxpayers be off the hook?
UK Refugee Resettlement Falls 26% Amid New Route Pledges
Home Office figures reveal a sharp drop in refugees settled via UN schemes. As the Home Secretary announces new legal routes, critics warn existing pathways are vanishing. Read the full analysis.
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.
Lammy's justice reforms to scrap some jury trials
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.
UK bans asylum seekers' taxi use for medical trips
New rules restrict asylum seekers from using taxis for medical appointments, forcing bus use instead. The Home Office aims to cut £15.8m annual costs. Learn about the changes.
UK bans taxis for asylum seeker medical journeys
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces ban on taxi use for asylum seekers' medical trips, restricting to exceptional cases only. New rules aim to save taxpayer money from February.
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