Lammy defends jury trial reforms amid Labour rebellion
Deputy PM David Lammy defends plans to replace jury trials with 'swift courts' for minor offences, as Labour MP Karl Turner threatens to force a by-election in protest. Read the full story.
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Cherki's secret Chelsea trial before £30m Man City move
Manchester City star Rayan Cherki once had a secret trial at Chelsea as a youngster but rejected the move because he found it 'too easy', a former academy teammate reveals.
Cherki's secret Chelsea trial before £30m Man City move
Manchester City star Rayan Cherki once had a secret trial at Chelsea as a youth but turned down a move, finding it 'too easy'. Discover the full story behind his £30m transfer.
Labour MP rebels against Starmer's jury trial plans
Labour MP Karl Turner breaks whip to vote against plans for judge-only 'swift courts', telling Keir Starmer he should be 'ashamed'. Read the full story on the party's internal justice rift.
Labour MP rebels against Starmer's jury trial plans
Labour MP Karl Turner breaks party whip to vote against plans for judge-only 'swift courts', telling Keir Starmer he should be 'ashamed'. Read the full story on the justice system clash.
Driver blames sensor after electric car kills boy, 5
A five-year-old boy died after an electric Volkswagen allegedly surged forward when he touched a sensor, a court hears. The driver denies causing death by careless driving.
Trial date set in violent Denver country club brawl
A prominent developer's collarbone was shattered in a brawl at a networking event. The four-day jury trial is set for May. Read the full story of the shocking altercation.
Four-day trial set over Denver country club brawl injury
A prominent developer's collarbone was shattered in a brawl at a networking event. The four-day jury trial is set for May. Read the full story.
French Hypnotherapist Faces Trial for Raping 14 Women
Cyril Zattara, a French dance teacher, is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting over a dozen women, filming the attacks. The trial follows a shocking national reckoning on rape culture in France.
Nine-year court delay as key witness dies before trial
Becky Sheeran faces a nine-year wait for her GBH trial, with her mother, a key witness, dying before court. She warns of a 'broken' justice system causing severe mental health impacts and deterring crime reporting.
Court backlog hits record high, jury trial plans questioned
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.
Sexual abuse survivor urges Lammy to halt jury trial cuts
Vicki Crawford, who waited nearly six years for justice, urges the Government not to use victims' trauma to justify controversial plans to slash jury trials. Read her powerful open letter.
Lammy accused of misusing rape case figures for jury reforms
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.
Legal Experts Defend Jury Trials in UK Justice System
Barristers argue jurors provide a crucial 'humane perspective' that professional judges cannot. Discover why calls to slash jury use face fierce opposition from legal professionals.
Officer's Tears in Court Over Friend's Murder
A Florida police officer broke down describing the moment his best friend was shot. The killer's death penalty trial hears emotional testimony. Read the full story.
Lammy's 'Swift Courts' Reform: A Jury Trial U-Turn
Lord Chancellor David Lammy announces 'swift courts' to tackle the justice backlog, scaling back jury trials for some offences. Explore the debate over this historic right.
Man accused of Bradford fire murders tells court 'I'm done'
Calum Sunderland stopped his evidence at Doncaster Crown Court, where he denies murdering a mother and her three children in a house fire in Bradford. The trial continues.
Jury trials to be scrapped in thousands of cases
Justice Secretary David Lammy confirms sweeping court reforms, creating judge-only 'swift courts' for cases with sentences under three years to tackle the backlog. Read the full details.
Jury trial rights cut for crimes under three-year sentences
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.
Jury trials face axe despite proving man's innocence
A juror reveals how a jury uncovered police evidence flaws to free an innocent man, as government plans to scrap jury trials threaten this cornerstone of British justice. Read the full investigation.
Lammy to unveil major UK justice system reforms
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces major justice reforms to tackle record court backlogs and put victims first. Could jury trials be restricted?
Labour's courts emergency: 80,000 case backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy reveals a courts emergency with 80,000 cases backlogged. New reforms aim for a faster justice system. Read the full plan.
Anya Taylor-Joy & Jenna Ortega Dazzle in Marrakech
Anya Taylor-Joy and Jenna Ortega stun in glamorous gowns at the Marrakech International Film Festival, where they serve as jury members. Discover their show-stopping looks and festival details.
Lammy's jury trial reforms address UK justice crisis
Justice Secretary David Lammy proposes limiting jury trials to tackle England and Wales' 80,000-case backlog. Could this reform save Britain's collapsing justice system? Read our analysis.
Lammy's jury trial cuts threaten UK justice system
Justice Secretary David Lammy's plan to slash jury trials risks undermining public confidence in UK courts while attempting to clear the massive case backlog. Read why this controversial proposal alarms legal experts.
Government U-turn on Controversial Jury Trial Plans
Justice Secretary David Lammy faces a furious backlash over plans to scrap most jury trials. Read the latest on this constitutional crisis and what it means for British justice.
Lammy's plan to restrict jury trials in England & Wales
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.
Galleri Blood Test: 50 Cancer Detection Hope & NHS Trial
The Galleri blood test, trialled by the NHS, can detect 50 cancers with 62% accuracy. Explore the potential and limitations of this 'exciting' medical breakthrough.
LAPD Denies Frozen Body Claims in D4vd Tesla Case
LAPD refutes claims that a teen's body was frozen and decapitated in singer D4vd's Tesla. Get the latest on the investigation and grand jury proceedings.
Labour's Jury Trial Plans Spark Trust Row
Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick accuses the Government of not trusting the public over reported plans to restrict jury trials. Discover the details of the Leveson review and the political battle.
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