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Jury Trial Cuts: Victims, Lawyers & Judges Voice Alarm

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.

Matthew Perry's doctor jailed for 30 months

Dr Salvador Plasencia sentenced to 30 months for supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry, whose death was caused by the drug's acute effects. Read the full court details.

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.

Holly Willoughby guilty over scooter crash in West London

TV presenter Holly Willoughby pleads guilty to driving without due care after knocking a man from his scooter in Barnes, resulting in serious injuries including a fractured neck. Full details of the court hearing and sentence.

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.

Jury trials scrapped for sentences under 3 years

Justice Secretary David Lammy announces major court reforms, ending jury trials for defendants likely to receive sentences of three years or less. Discover the new 'bench division'.

Life sentence for killer who stabbed sleeping woman

Ernestas Juska, 21, receives life sentence for murdering Nina Denisova in Dartford. The court heard how violent pornography influenced his 'depraved' actions. Read the full shocking details.

London actor jailed for right-wing terror material

South West London actor Declan George Candiani sentenced to nearly two years imprisonment for possessing extreme right-wing material after claiming pact with 'red-horned devil'. Read the full details.

West London pensioner jailed for harassing girls

A 66-year-old man from Ealing has been sentenced to five months in prison for sexually harassing two teenage girls in a Watford shopping centre. Learn more about the case and police response.

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