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.
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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.
NSU Terror: Zschäpe's 'Remorse' Fails Victims' Families
Beate Zschäpe, jailed for neo-Nazi NSU murders, expresses shame in court but withholds key facts. As Germany grapples with forgiveness, victims' families ask: is saying sorry enough? Read the full analysis.
German teens charged in far-right terror plot
Germany's federal prosecutor charges eight, including teenagers, over alleged right-wing extremist terror group 'Last Defense Wave'. Read the full details on the plot to destabilise democracy.
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.
Cartoonist Ben Jennings critiques hard-right migration narrative
Political cartoonist Ben Jennings delivers a sharp visual critique of the hard-right's stance on migration. Explore the symbolism and message behind his latest powerful artwork.
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'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.
Liverpool parade trial: Paul Doyle denies 31 offences
Paul Doyle, 54, pleads not guilty to 31 charges as his trial for the Liverpool Premier League title parade incident begins. Follow the latest court updates.
US DoJ Renews Request to Unseal Epstein Files
The US Justice Department has renewed its legal bid to unseal grand jury materials from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, citing new congressional action. Discover the latest developments.
Trump Demands Release of Epstein Grand Jury Documents
Donald Trump demands immediate release of Epstein grand jury documents as dam bursts on secret files. Follow the latest developments in this explosive case.
I'm A Celebrity brings back live trials after 5 years
I'm A Celebrity reintroduces live Bushtucker Trials after five years with 'Cocktails of Cruelty'. Watch nightly on ITV1 and ITVX for more jungle drama.
DOJ asks judge to unseal Jeffrey Epstein grand jury notes
The US Justice Department urges a judge to release Jeffrey Epstein grand jury materials following a new law. Will the files finally see the light of day? Follow the latest.
Neo-Nazi teen's bomb-making plot exposed in court
Rex Clark, 19, experimented with homemade bombs and tried to buy Glock pistol while glorifying Hitler and right-wing terrorists, Kingston Crown Court hears.
Judge throws out James Comey case over grand jury errors
A US judge has dismissed the case against former FBI director James Comey, citing grand jury errors. The ruling deals a major blow to Donald Trump's alleged revenge plot. Read the full analysis.
Bar Council: Don't Scrap Jury Trials for Court Backlog
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.
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