Report: Jailing marginalised women ruins lives, harms children
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.
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New laws protect rape victims from 'serial liar' questioning
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.
Labour to Scrap Jury Trials in Certain Cases
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.
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 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.
Jury trials scrapped for sentences under three years
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces sweeping court reforms, ending jury trials for offences likely to get three years or less. Discover the new 'bench division' and what it means for the justice system.
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 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.
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.
Climate Justice Win at ICJ Sparks New Legal Era
Human rights lawyer Julian Aguon secures landmark ICJ ruling on climate obligations after Pacific campaign. Discover how Indigenous rights are shaping global climate accountability.
Lammy's jury trial reforms address UK justice backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy proposes restricting jury trials to serious crimes as England and Wales face 80,000-case backlog. Could this reform save Britain's collapsing justice system?
Lammy's jury trial cuts threaten UK justice
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.
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.
Labour's Jury Trial U-Turn Sparks Legal Backlash
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.
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.
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.
Lammy Proposes Scrapping Jury Trials for Backlog
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.
Tala Madani's AI Art Exhibition in London
Iranian-American artist Tala Madani presents groundbreaking AI-themed exhibition at Pilar Corrias gallery, using scatological humour to challenge societal norms around motherhood and technology.
Teen Vogue's closure signals end of progressive youth media
The folding of Teen Vogue into Vogue marks the end of an era for feminist journalism under Trump's administration. Discover how political pressures and advertising boycotts silenced progressive voices.
Mexico president assault sparks women's safety debate
After President Claudia Sheinbaum's public sexual assault, Mexico confronts its femicide crisis. Experts discuss policy changes needed to protect women in one of the world's most dangerous countries for females.
Wrongly jailed 38 years: Man accuses police of abuse
Peter Sullivan, wrongly imprisoned for 38 years, reveals police brutality and false confession tactics. His conviction quashed after DNA evidence. Read his emotional story.
Men's Day Events Shift From Anti-Feminist Stance
As International Men's Day approaches, researchers note decreased anti-feminist framing in events. Discover how Australia's health body distances itself from conservative campaigns.
Congress Approves Release of Epstein Files
The US Congress has passed a bill forcing the Justice Department to release all its Jeffrey Epstein files within 30 days. Discover the key details and political implications.
House votes to release all Epstein documents
The US House has overwhelmingly passed a bill forcing the release of all Jeffrey Epstein files. Only one representative voted against. Discover what happens next.
Judge scolds US Justice Dept over Comey case errors
A US magistrate judge has condemned 'disturbing' investigative failures in the James Comey indictment, citing potential government misconduct. Read the latest developments.
Bhutan PM: West must cut emissions for happiness
Bhutan's Prime Minister reveals how his carbon-negative nation prioritises wellbeing over GDP and calls on wealthy western countries to fulfil their climate obligations.
Epstein Files Vote: What You Need to Know
The House votes today on releasing Jeffrey Epstein files. Discover the timeline, key figures involved, and what the potential disclosure means. Follow the latest developments.
300+ agribusiness lobbyists at Cop30 climate summit
Exclusive investigation reveals industrial agriculture lobbyists outnumber key national delegations at UN climate conference while Indigenous protesters demand territorial protection.
BAM: The Just Transition Mechanism at Cop30
Discover the Belém Action Mechanism (BAM), the pivotal climate justice proposal backed by 80% of the world's population at the Cop30 summit in Brazil, aiming to ensure a fair green transition.
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