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.
David Lammy's plan to slash jury trials risks undermining public confidence in British justice while attempting to clear court backlogs. Discover why this controversial proposal alarms legal experts.
Keir Starmer's government plans to scrap most jury trials in England and Wales, contradicting his 1992 advocacy for expanding them. Read the full analysis of this legal controversy.
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.
Experience a Tudor Christmas at Hampton Court Palace. From festive feasts to ice skating, discover 6 ways to celebrate the season at Henry VIII's historic home.
Comedian and broadcaster Hardeep Singh Kohli appears at Glasgow Sheriff Court charged with rape and a domestic abuse offence. He was granted bail.
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.
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.
A damning House of Lords report warns the UK's rule of law is weakening due to political attacks on judges and severe court backlogs. Read the urgent call for action.
Kieran Hayler, former husband of Katie Price, appears at Crawley Magistrates' Court charged with raping a 13-year-old girl. He strongly denies all allegations.
Joshua Powell, 27, has been sentenced to life with a minimum of 26 years for the murder of his 96-year-old grandmother, Emma Finch, in a brutal attack motivated by inheritance money.
The Scottish government has yet to pay legal costs after losing a Supreme Court battle over the definition of a woman. Campaign group For Women Scotland awaits over £420,000.
Andrew Brodie and Stephen Shields appear in court charged with the murder of Robert Best, whose body was discovered in a Kilmacolm field. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
A 45-year-old man has been charged with murdering 71-year-old John Boyle in Northamptonshire. John Mills also faces a vehicle theft charge. Follow for live updates.
Neo-Nazi leader Thomas Sewell has been released on bail from the Supreme Court in Melbourne after an alleged violent attack on a First Nations protest camp. Learn the full story.
Bruce Lehrmann's application for a restraining order against a Daily Mail reporter has been dismissed by a Hobart court. The case alleged stalking over a story about his life in Tasmania.
Luke Jarrett led police on a dangerous chase, reaching 64mph, to avoid his first court appearance for possessing hundreds of indecent child images. Read the full story of his dramatic capture and sentencing.
Beijing court decides appeal of journalist Dong Yuyu, jailed for 7 years on espionage charges. Case draws international criticism and raises press freedom concerns in China.
Pakistan's parliament passes constitutional amendment granting army chief unprecedented powers and lifelong legal immunity while limiting supreme court independence. Critics call it democracy's funeral.
The viral, free Butterfly Trail is back at Outernet London from November 17th. Experience the magical mixed reality display for six festive weeks. Plan your visit now!
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.
Seven men face over 40 charges for alleged child sexual exploitation against 11 teenage girls in Bristol. Police investigation continues as community awareness efforts expand.
Salman Iftikhar's 15-month sentence for threatening to gang rape a Virgin Atlantic crew member is increased to over four years after public outcry. Read the full story.
Victorian prosecutors will not press contempt charges against Kyle and Jackie O and Mamamia for comments made during the Erin Patterson mushroom murder trial. Discover the full story.
Millions of Americans face food insecurity as the Supreme Court allows the Trump administration to continue blocking $4bn in SNAP benefits. Discover the impact.
Australia's high court dismisses Russia's embassy bid near Parliament House but orders compensation for cancelled lease. Read the full security implications.
Senior NHS manager Paul Lipscombe sentenced to 28 years for raping and sexually assaulting girls groomed on Snapchat. Police believe there may be more victims. Contact authorities if affected.
Senior NHS manager Paul Lipscombe sentenced to 28 years for raping girls groomed on Snapchat and selling AI-generated child abuse videos. Police believe there may be more victims.
Epping Forest Council fails to block asylum seekers at The Bell Hotel. High Court judge dismisses planning breach claims, citing national need for contingency accommodation.
OpenAI ordered to pay damages after German court ruled ChatGPT illegally trained on pop songs. Landmark European ruling could reshape AI copyright landscape.