Driver guilty of murder in London Christmas rampage
Anthony Gilheaney, 31, found guilty of murdering Aidan Chapman, 25, and attacking others in a drink-fuelled rampage on Shaftesbury Avenue. Sentencing set for January 30.
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Driver convicted of murder in Christmas Day rampage
Anthony Gilheaney, 31, has been found guilty of murder after using his car as a weapon in a drunken rage in London's West End last Christmas, killing Aiden Chapman. Read the full story.
UK man gets 13 years in Russian prison for fighting in Ukraine
Hayden Davies, a 30-year-old from Southampton, sentenced as a mercenary by a court in Russian-occupied Donetsk. The UK government considers him a prisoner of war.
Maxwell launches new bid to overturn conviction
Ghislaine Maxwell files a habeas corpus petition, claiming new evidence proves her innocence in sex trafficking case. Her last chance before 2037 release.
Horizon victim forced to sue Post Office for redress
Former subpostmistress Janet Skinner takes legal action against the Post Office, seeking full compensation for her wrongful Horizon IT scandal conviction. Her solicitor warns more victims may follow.
Gang Rape Convictions Overturned on Appeal in NSW
Three NSW men have had their convictions for gang raping three teenagers overturned. Two will face a retrial, while a third is acquitted. Read the full legal details.
Ex-Senator Menendez Permanently Barred from Public Office
Former US Senator Bob Menendez is permanently barred from holding public office in New Jersey following his conviction for bribery and acting as an agent of Egypt. Read the full story.
US Support for Honduran President Revealed After Pardon
The controversial pardon of ex-Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández exposes a decade of US support for his regime, spanning Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations. Explore the full story.
12-year sentence for app rape in Birmingham
A man who used a flatsharing app to lure a vulnerable teenager to his home, where he strangled and raped her, has been jailed for 12 years. Read the full court report.
Man from high-profile family guilty of digital rape
A man from a prominent Melbourne family has been found guilty of digitally raping his friend's girlfriend. The jury heard he pretended to be her boyfriend in a dark bedroom.
UK-jailed Albanian rapist wanted for Kosovo armed robbery
Rinor Korqa, serving a UK sentence for a predatory rape, is wanted in Kosovo for a 2017 armed home robbery. The Home Secretary must decide on the extradition request.
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 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 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.
Automated Record Sealing: A Second Chance for Florida
Explore how automated record-sealing laws could help 6.2 million Floridians with criminal records find permanent employment and escape exploitative temp agencies. Urgent action is needed.
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.
Trump to pardon ex-Honduras leader on drug charges
Donald Trump announces a full pardon for Juan Orlando Hernández, the former Honduran president serving a 45-year US sentence for drug trafficking. Explore the case details and political implications.
Officer Guilty in Indigenous Teen Death Case
A police officer has been found guilty of causing the death of Indigenous teenager Jai Wright during a 2022 pursuit. Read the full verdict details.
NSW Law Change Eases Child Conviction Rules
New South Wales reforms doli incapax, removing court requirements to consider a child's moral capacity. Critics warn this risks incarcerating more vulnerable children. Explore the implications.
Peru's Castillo gets 11-year sentence for rebellion
Peru's Supreme Court sentences ex-President Pedro Castillo to 11 years for attempting to dissolve Congress and rule by decree. Read the full story of Peru's political turmoil.
Lammy's plan to restrict jury trials in England & Wales
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'.
Jury Trial Scrap Plans Threaten UK Justice System
Leaked government proposals to restrict jury trials for offences carrying up to five years in prison have sparked fury from senior lawyers. Discover what this means for democracy and the 80,000-case backlog.
Prosecutors' AI Use Creates Legal Filing Errors
A California prosecutors' office used AI to file a court motion containing 'hallucinated' errors, raising concerns about due process and the use of artificial intelligence in criminal cases.
Final Criminal Case Against Donald Trump Dismissed
The Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump has been formally dismissed, ending the last criminal prosecution against the former US President. Read the full details.
Emmerdale's Celia's mistake could destroy her empire
Celia Daniels' criminal empire in Emmerdale hangs by a thread after she overlooks a crucial piece of evidence - Anya's red ribbon. Will this be her undoing?
Nottingham Prison: Staff Cuts Led to Chaos & Deaths
An investigation into HMP Nottingham reveals how staff reductions triggered a descent into violence, drug use and suicide, symbolising Britain's prison crisis.
Major curbs to jury service expected next week
Ministers briefed on controversial plans to restrict jury trials to most serious cases only, aiming to tackle 78,000-case court backlog. Bold justice reforms expected.
Jenrick opposes Lammy's jury trial overhaul plans
Justice Secretary David Lammy faces Tory backlash over plans to drastically reduce jury trials to tackle England and Wales' 80,000-case court backlog. Read the full story.
UK Court Backlog Crisis: 78,000 Cases Pending
UK justice system faces record 78,000 case backlog as radical plans to scrap jury trials for most crimes spark legal backlash. Will this destroy British justice?
Major curbs to jury service unveiled by ministers
Ministers set to unveil major curbs to jury service, with future juries likely to decide only murder, rape or manslaughter cases. Bold action promised to tackle the 80,000-case backlog.
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