Justice Secretary David Lammy's plan to slash jury trials in England and Wales faces fierce backlash. A defendant, victim, KC, and judge warn it risks fairness and democracy. Read their powerful testimonies.
Four protesters arrested after throwing apple crumble and custard at the Imperial State Crown display case in the Tower of London. The Jewel House is closed as police investigate.
The Tower of London is closed after protesters threw food at the Imperial State Crown display. Four people have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. Get the latest updates.
The Tower of London is closed after protesters threw food at a Crown Jewels display case. Four people are in custody. Follow for live updates.
A journalist reflects on meeting a homeless 13-year-old boy, Craig, and the systemic failures in UK criminal justice, mental health and probation that led to tragedy.
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.
Brittany Higgins says she feels she can breathe again after a court dismissed Bruce Lehrmann's appeal against a defamation ruling. Read the full legal outcome and reaction.
Bruce Lehrmann's failed defamation case against Channel Ten serves as a stark warning for litigants. Discover the key legal lessons from this high-profile collapse.
Bruce Lehrmann's appeal against a defamation ruling has been dismissed. The federal court found he knew Brittany Higgins did not consent. Read the key takeaways.
A new report reveals the devastating impact of imprisoning vulnerable women in the UK. It's a feminist issue that demands urgent justice reform. Read the full findings.
The Victorian government will legislate to make coercive control a criminal offence in 2026, matching an opposition pledge. Read the details of this major policy shift.
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.
Lachlan Murdoch admitted under oath that Fox News knew its 2020 election fraud claims were baseless. Read the full testimony and its implications for media accountability.
Major legal reforms in England and Wales will ban the use of victims' past sexual history in court, aiming to end the 'profound injustice' that drives survivors from the justice system.
Bruce Lehrmann's appeal against a defamation ruling favouring Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson has been dismissed by a full federal court bench. Read the full details of the judgment.
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.
Bruce Lehrmann's defamation appeal against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson has been dismissed. Read the full details and implications of this high-profile legal ruling.
The Labour government plans to abolish jury trials for some serious offences, sparking a major debate on justice reform and civil liberties in the UK. Read the full analysis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.