Government's Massive Crime & Policing Bill Unveiled
The UK government has announced its most significant crime and justice reforms in decades, introducing harsher sentences for serious offences and expanding police authority in a sweeping new bill.
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Post Office hero Alan Bates lands 7-figure Horizon payout
Former subpostmaster Alan Bates, whose fight against the Post Office inspired national outrage, has finally secured a seven-figure settlement in the Horizon IT scandal that destroyed hundreds of lives.
Judge halts deportation after conviction overturned
A US immigration court has blocked the deportation of Subu Vedam, an Indian student whose criminal conviction was overturned, highlighting critical flaws in the US immigration system.
Joey Barton on trial over social media posts
Former footballer Joey Barton is on trial accused of sending offensive messages about female pundits, with prosecutors arguing he crossed from free speech into criminal behaviour.
UK bans strangulation in pornography
The UK government is criminalising the depiction of strangulation and choking in pornography, with creators facing prosecution under new legislation targeting 'dangerous and harmful' content.
Subway sandwich assault trial over sauce dispute
A London courtroom hears how a heated argument over mayonnaise at a Subway sandwich shop escalated into a violent assault, leaving an employee injured.
British 'Anglo-Jihadi' guilty of terror plot
A self-styled 'Anglo-Jihadi' from west London has been found guilty of planning a terrorist attack on a shopping centre after being radicalised online and creating detailed plans for mass casualties.
Progressive DA Krasner Wins Historic Third Term in Philadelphia
Prosecutorial reform champion Larry Krasner defies national trends with decisive victory, cementing Philadelphia's progressive justice movement despite fierce opposition from police unions and political adversaries.
Man charged with 10 counts of attempted murder after train stabbings
A 32-year-old man has been charged with ten counts of attempted murder following a horrific knife attack on a train in what police describe as a random, unprovoked assault that left multiple victims fighting for their lives.
East London crime group hid £3.2 million in cash
A sophisticated organised crime group operating across East London has been dismantled after police discovered £3.2 million in cash hidden in properties from Plaistow to Dagenham. Discover how detectives cracked this major money laundering operation.
Louvre jewellery heist: Two convicted for 2015 robbery
French court convicts two men for the spectacular 2015 jewellery theft at Paris's Louvre Museum, where thieves smashed display cases and escaped with valuable treasures.
Jeremy Bamber: New Alibi Evidence Shocks Legal World
Explosive new testimony threatens to unravel one of Britain's most infamous murder cases, as Jeremy Bamber's legal team presents what could be his first credible alibi after 40 years behind bars.
Four East London Men Charged in Police Operation
Metropolitan Police charge four East London men after coordinated raids uncover alleged criminal network operating across multiple boroughs
Murderer who killed pregnant girlfriend jailed again after release
A convicted murderer who brutally killed his pregnant girlfriend has been returned to prison just months after his release, in a case that has reignited concerns about dangerous offenders in the community.
Army sergeant-major jailed for soldier sexual assault
A former Army sergeant-major has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a junior soldier, Jaysley Beck, in a case that has raised serious questions about military conduct and victim protection.
Six arrested in armed raid on French gold refining lab
French authorities have dismantled a sophisticated gold refining operation following a major police raid near Paris, arresting six suspects in a dramatic early-morning operation involving heavily armed officers.
Greg Lynn Appeals Murder Conviction in Campers Case
Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn fights to overturn his murder conviction in the high-profile Victorian High Country campers case, with his legal team alleging multiple trial errors.
Ex-MP Gareth Ward gets 3-year sentence for sex assaults
Disgraced politician Gareth Ward sentenced to three years in prison for sexually assaulting two men while serving as NSW MP, with judge condemning his 'serious breach of trust'.
40,000 prisoners freed early in overcrowding crisis
Shocking new figures reveal the scale of early prisoner releases as England and Wales grapple with severe prison overcrowding, with thousands freed weeks ahead of schedule.
Teen murder convictions overturned in rapper killing
Two teenagers have their murder convictions quashed after Court of Appeal ruling in case of rapper Renell Charles' tragic stabbing at birthday celebration.
Teen avoids prison despite second knife offence
Exclusive: A North London teenager caught with a knife for the second time walks free from court as judges opt for rehabilitation over prison, raising questions about sentencing consistency.
Three guilty of Dagenham man's murder
Three men convicted of murdering 23-year-old Charlie Bartolo in a targeted attack that shocked the Dagenham community. The victim was ambushed and stabbed multiple times in a moving car.
Prisoner charged with assaulting officer at HMP Pentonville
A 44-year-old inmate at HMP Pentonville faces serious charges after allegedly assaulting a police officer and committing criminal damage in a shocking prison incident.
Hollywood Producer Gets 150 Years for Rape and Murder
Former Hollywood producer David Pearce receives staggering 150-year prison sentence for multiple counts of rape and murder, exposing dark secrets behind the glamour of Tinseltown.
Migrant sex offender wins deportation appeal
A convicted Albanian sex offender has successfully avoided deportation from the UK after claiming he would face 'inhuman treatment' if returned to his home country, sparking outrage and legal debate.
Parents guilty of murdering three-month-old son
A mother and father have been found guilty of murdering their infant son in a harrowing case that saw emotional breakdowns in the dock during the trial at Winchester Crown Court.
Ex-officer guilty of murder in Sonya Massey case
Former PC James Riley found guilty of murdering mother-of-two Sonya Massey during a welfare check in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire.
Teen convicted of murdering 16-year-old in North London
A 17-year-old has been found guilty of murdering 16-year-old Rohan Shand in a brutal stabbing that shocked the North London community. The emotional courtroom scene unfolded as the verdict was delivered.
Teen guilty of Harry Pitman's New Year's Eve murder
A 16-year-old boy has been found guilty of murdering 16-year-old Harry Pitman during violent clashes on Primrose Hill as London welcomed 2024, in a case that has shocked the capital.
Sex offender paid £500 to leave UK
A convicted migrant sex offender was paid £500 of public funds to voluntarily depart Britain, sparking fury and raising serious questions about Home Office procedures.
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