A Warwickshire police constable with 21 years' service pleads not guilty to stealing cash and property while on duty. His trial is delayed until May 2028 due to court backlogs. Read the full story.
Ontario's government, led by Premier Doug Ford, plans to sell 43 acres of public land to a spirits giant for a new Crown Royal facility. Critics call it a 'sweetheart deal'. Read the full investigation.
From the UK to Kenya, landmark court rulings are forcing governments and corporations to revise climate plans and halt fossil fuel projects. Discover the 13 key legal victories of 2025.
Comedian Russell Brand has been charged with one count of rape and one count of sexual assault relating to two new women. He will appear in court in January 2026. Read the latest details.
Comedian Russell Brand has been charged with an additional count of rape and sexual assault. He will appear in court in January 2026. Read the latest developments.
Drivers are escaping disqualification by citing their Motability scheme cars, a Sun analysis finds. The taxpayer-funded programme faces scrutiny over luxury models and exploitation.
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit faces a lung transplant after her pulmonary fibrosis deteriorated. The palace confirms preparations are underway. Read the latest on her health and royal duties.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe and will stand trial next June. Follow for the latest updates on this breaking court case.
The backlog in Crown Courts has soared to nearly 80,000 cases, with magistrates' courts also at a record high. Justice Secretary David Lammy's plan to slash jury trials faces criticism as barristers call for more courtrooms. Read the full analysis.
The UK Supreme Court has unanimously ruled to prevent a coroner disclosing sensitive security material in a Troubles inquest, a decision with major implications for legacy cases. Read the full analysis.
Justice Secretary David Lammy faces a major backlash from senior barristers and Labour MPs over his plans to slash jury trials, accused of misrepresenting data on rape case collapses. Discover the brewing rebellion and potential barrister strikes.
Criminal barristers are planning industrial action that could bring courts to a standstill, opposing Justice Secretary David Lammy's proposal to slash jury trials by half. Read the full story.
With a backlog of 80,000 cases, the UK's justice system is in crisis. New government reforms aim to prioritise victims and deliver swifter justice. Read the analysis from a former prosecutor.
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces major court reforms, including judge-only trials for some offences, as crown court backlog hits over 78,000 cases. Critics warn of eroding fundamental rights.
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces plans to scrap jury trials for some offences and create 'swift courts' to tackle the record crown court backlog of over 78,000 cases. Critics warn it erodes a fundamental right.
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces plans to scrap jury trials for some offences and create 'swift courts' to tackle record crown court delays. Critics warn it erodes a fundamental right.
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces sweeping court reforms to slash backlogs. Defendants facing less than three years in jail will lose automatic right to jury trial. Read the full details.
Exclusive: David Lammy's radical plan to abolish jury trials for most cases, handling over 30,000 annually by judges alone. Is this the solution to the 78,000-case backlog? Read our analysis.
Labour's proposed court reforms could eliminate jury trials for 95% of cases, threatening 800 years of legal tradition. Legal experts warn this could 'destroy justice as we know it'.
Justice Secretary David Lammy proposes removing jury trials for most crimes to tackle record 78,000-case court backlog. Critics warn this could 'destroy justice as we know it'.
Justice Secretary David Lammy suggests limiting jury trials to rape, murder, and manslaughter cases to tackle the 78,000-case court backlog. Discover the controversial plans for court reform.
The Crown Prosecution Service unveils a five-year plan to improve casework and victim support after data reveals domestic abuse features in over a third of rape cases. Learn how this new approach aims to transform justice.
The UK government considers limiting jury trials to serious offences like murder and rape to tackle the record 78,000-case court backlog. Discover the proposed reforms.
Federal judge throws out criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling prosecutor was unlawfully appointed. Latest US political developments.
The Bar Council warns the government against controversial plans to remove jury trials for some offences. Chair Barbara Mills argues fixing existing court inefficiencies should be the priority over a new, untested court system. Read the full analysis.
Ministers plan to remove jury trial rights for thousands of cases to tackle court backlogs. Critics warn this threatens fundamental justice principles. Read the full story.
Cameron Cheng, 18, has appeared in court charged with murdering his 17-year-old ex-girlfriend Lainie Williams and the attempted murder of her mother in South Wales. A trial date has been set for May 11.
Cameron Cheng, 18, appears in court charged with murder of 17-year-old Lainie Williams and attempted murder of her mother. Follow for breaking updates on this tragic case.
Exclusive: The Home Office confronts judicial review after being accused of failing to protect Liverpool's Crown Court from a suspected extremist threat, raising serious security concerns.
Broadcaster Lucy Ward gives emotional testimony about fearing for her safety after former footballer Joey Barton targeted her with misogynistic social media posts in landmark online abuse case.