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.
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Girl, 13, gang raped in Paris KFC toilets, four arrested
A 13-year-old girl was dragged into a KFC toilet in Paris and gang raped by four men. The suspects, aged 18-24, were arrested and face up to 20 years in prison. Read the latest on this horrific attack and the wider issue of sexual violence in France.
UK trial for new prostate cancer therapy with fewer side effects
A groundbreaking UK trial is testing Aquablation, a robotic water jet therapy for prostate cancer. The aim is to reduce side effects like incontinence and erectile dysfunction compared to traditional surgery.
US DoJ Removes LGBTQ+ Prisoner Abuse Protections
The US Department of Justice has eliminated key rules protecting LGBTQ+ inmates from sexual assault, a move advocates call 'reckless'. Learn the alarming details.
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.
Three in four crown court trials may lose jury under reforms
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.
74% of Crown Court Cases Could Lose Jury Trial Right
Sky News analysis reveals up to 74% of crown court trials could be decided by judges alone under new justice reforms aimed at tackling the 80,000-case backlog. Explore the data.
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.
Murder trial hears of Christmas Day 'trail of carnage'
Aidan Chapman, 25, died after being hit head-on by a Mercedes in London's West End. Anthony Gilheaney, 30, denies murder and attempted murder charges in the Old Bailey trial.
Man 'didn't stand a chance' in West End Christmas crash
Aidan Chapman, 25, died after being hit head-on by a Mercedes on Christmas Day in London's West End. The driver, Anthony Gilheaney, denies murder. Read the full court report.
Driver 'tried to hit baby' in fatal Christmas Day rampage
A driver left a 'trail of carnage' in London's West End, allegedly trying to strike a baby. One man died in the Christmas Day attacks. Read the latest from the Old Bailey trial.
Man 'had no chance' in Christmas Day West End crash, court told
Aidan Chapman, 25, was killed in a series of alleged drink-fuelled attacks by a Mercedes driver in London's West End on Christmas Day 2024. The Old Bailey trial continues.
Weight-loss jabs for UK's overweight pets under trial
With up to 65% of British dogs overweight, a new trial tests 'Ozempic' style jabs for cats and dogs. Could this revolutionise pet health or dampen their joy?
Jury Trial Reforms: Judges to Hear More Cases
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.
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'.
Driver's 'rage-fuelled' Christmas Day attacks left trail of carnage
A driver 'intended to kill' during a series of drink and rage-fuelled attacks on Christmas Day in London's West End, a court hears. One man died from his injuries.
Former England Footballer Arrested Over Attempted Rape Allegation
A former England and Premier League footballer has been arrested at Stansted Airport over a non-recent allegation of attempted rape. He has been bailed until February 2026. Read the latest details.
Brothers blame father in honour killing trial
Two brothers on trial for drowning their sister in a Dutch swamp blame their father, calling him a 'terror' to the family. The 'honour killing' followed a TikTok video.
Toddler found cuddling murdered parents after neighbour's attack
A two-year-old boy was discovered covered in blood, trying to wake his parents after they were shot dead by their neighbour in Georgia. The killer, Matthew Scott Lanz, was given multiple life sentences. Read the full, harrowing details.
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.
McDonald's manager recognised suspect by eyebrows
A McDonald's manager identified Luigi Mangione, accused of killing a CEO, by his eyebrows. The Ivy League-educated suspect's pre-trial hearing debates evidence admissibility.
Girl begged 'call my mum' as she lay dying in Tottenham
A court hears the tragic final moments of Tanesha Melbourne-Blake, 17, an unintended victim of a 2018 gang shooting in Tottenham. The trial continues at the Old Bailey.
Old Bailey trial hears student acted in self-defence
Joshua Michals, 26, claims he acted in self-defence when he fatally stabbed fellow student Zhe Wang in her Lewisham flat. The Old Bailey murder trial continues.
Labour MP Siddiq gets 2-year jail term in Bangladesh
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq slams 'flawed' Bangladesh trial convicting her and her mother. UK legal figures voice concerns over fairness. Read the full story.
Police Scotland urged to reopen al Fayed rape investigation
Scottish police face calls to reopen a rape investigation into late Harrods boss Mohamed al Fayed, as a parliamentary group cites over 400 sexual misconduct allegations. Read the latest.
Trial date set for Huntingdon train stabbing suspect
Anthony Williams faces trial in June 2026 over multiple alleged knife attacks in Cambridgeshire and London. The suspect is charged with 21 counts, including attempted murder.
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq gets two-year jail sentence
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq sentenced in absentia to two years in a Bangladesh corruption trial over land plots. The case involves her aunt, former PM Sheikh Hasina. Follow for breaking UK political news.
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