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.
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.
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.
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 proposes curtailing jury trials for cases with sentences under three years, arguing it will tackle a 78,000-case backlog. Critics call it a dangerous erosion of a fundamental right.
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 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.
Justice Secretary David Lammy reveals 12 further mistaken prisoner releases in England and Wales since November, with two still at large. He insists the trend is downwards.
Justice Secretary David Lammy admits 12 further erroneous prisoner releases since November, with two still at large. Get the latest on this ongoing prison system fiasco.
Major UK justice system reforms loom as OBR chair resigns amid political row. New study reveals half of women skip Christmas parties over safety fears. Get the full story.
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces radical reforms to tackle the courts crisis, including possible limits on jury trials and £550m for victims. Will it save the system?
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.
Morgan Geyser, who stabbed a classmate at 12, fled a care home a decade later. Her case raises urgent questions about trying children as adults and mental health rehabilitation in the UK and beyond.
Artificial intelligence tools are now guiding individuals through the UK small claims system, helping to draft claims, organise evidence, and meet deadlines. Discover how AI supports self-representation.
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.
Human rights lawyer Julian Aguon secures landmark ICJ ruling on climate obligations after Pacific campaign. Discover how Indigenous rights are shaping global climate accountability.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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?
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.
Last-minute removal of judge from Palestine Action proscription case raises serious questions about judicial transparency and independence in the UK legal system.
Federal judge delivers decisive blow against Trump administration's politicised prosecutions, dismissing unlawful indictments against James Comey and Letitia James.
Donald Trump's campaign against political opponents suffers major blow as judge dismisses criminal charges against James Comey and Letitia James due to improper appointment of prosecutor.
Bar Council chair Barbara Mills argues proposed crown court reforms risk constitutional change without evidence. The government should first fix existing inefficiencies plaguing the justice system.
Ghislaine Maxwell receives unprecedented privileges in US prison system while ordinary inmates suffer. Investigation reveals special treatment including unlimited toilet paper and puppy playtime.