Scotland abolishes controversial 'not proven' verdict
Major reforms to Scotland's justice system take effect, abolishing the 'not proven' verdict. A victim of sexual assault shares her story as campaigners welcome the change.
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Scotland abolishes controversial 'not proven' verdict
Major reforms to Scotland's justice system take effect, abolishing the unique 'not proven' verdict. A victim of sexual assault shares her story as campaigners welcome the change, while critics warn of a 'terrible' loss. Read the full story.
Labour urged to raise age of criminal responsibility
A major report demands Labour raises the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14, arguing the current law harms vulnerable children. Read the full findings.
UK Prison Population to Reach 100,000 Later Than Projected
New Ministry of Justice projections show England and Wales' prison population will hit 100,000 a year later than thought, reaching up to 103,600 by 2030. Discover the factors behind the shift and the ongoing crisis.
12 more prisoners accidentally released since November
Justice Secretary David Lammy confirms 12 further accidental prisoner releases since November, bringing the total to over 100 this year. Two remain at large. Read the latest.
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?
Jury trials to be scrapped for most crimes in UK
Labour's plan to end jury trials for all but the most serious offences faces furious backlash from lawyers who warn it will 'destroy justice as we know it' and undermine democracy. Discover the full story.
FIFA's Football Video Support System Trials in Australia
Football coaches in Australia will use challenge cards to trigger video reviews in a groundbreaking trial of FIFA's new Football Video Support system for leagues without full VAR resources.
Migrant sex offender freed in Home Office blunder
David Lammy faces scrutiny after Home Office error frees convicted migrant sex offender due to administrative failure, raising serious public safety concerns.
Police warn of crime wave as probation service fails
Exclusive: Senior police officials sound alarm over potential crime surge as Labour's controversial justice reforms threaten to overwhelm an already failing probation system. Lords prepare for critical showdown.
Mother's fury as son's killer walks free on bail
Exclusive: The grieving mother of murdered teenager Mikey Roynon speaks out after her son's violent killer is granted bail despite previous convictions, raising serious questions about Britain's justice system.
Lammy defends PMQs silence on prisoner error
Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy justifies his decision not to raise a serious prisoner release error during Prime Minister's Questions, arguing it was inappropriate for the political theatre of the Commons.
Prison Crisis: Wrongful Releases Expose Broken System
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's prison service is buckling under systemic pressures, with mistaken releases reaching critical levels. Discover how institutional failures, not individual errors, are putting public safety at risk.
Lammy's shocking prison visit exposes overcrowding crisis
Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy witnesses shocking conditions at Wandsworth Prison, calling for urgent reform as Labour pledges to tackle prison overcrowding and rehabilitation failures.
Prison Crisis: Lammy Confronts PM Over Escalating Escapes
Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy exposes Britain's crumbling prison system as escape incidents surge and staffing crises deepen during fiery PMQs exchange.
Lammy slams Tories over prison system 'mess'
Justice Secretary David Lammy accuses former Conservative minister Robert Jenrick of leaving prisons in 'total mess' as overcrowding emergency deepens across England and Wales.
Second wrongful prison release exposes system failures
England's prison system faces scrutiny after another inmate was mistakenly freed, revealing systemic failures and overcrowding that put public safety at risk.
Prison Service Crisis: Two Inmates Wrongly Freed
Exclusive: The Ministry of Justice faces crisis after two prisoners were incorrectly released in separate incidents, raising serious questions about prison security protocols and public safety.
Victoria prisoners serving full terms in police cells
Exclusive investigation reveals Victoria's correctional system at breaking point as prisoners complete entire jail terms in police cells, raising serious human rights concerns.
EU digital border checks paused at Dover amid delay fears
French border officials have suspended the controversial new EU digital border checks at Dover, preventing what experts warned could become four-hour queues for British travellers. The last-minute pause comes as relief for summer holidaymakers facing pote
EU Border System Delays Threaten UK Travel Chaos
Critical delays to the EU's new border control system threaten massive disruptions at Dover and Eurotunnel, with potential 14-hour queues and £3 billion economic impact looming.
English prisoners transferred to Welsh jails in capacity crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals Westminster's controversial prisoner transfer programme to Wales, sparking devolution concerns and straining Welsh prison resources.
Prison Overcrowding Forces Expanded Early Release Scheme
Exclusive: England and Wales prisons implement emergency early release measures as capacity crisis worsens, with thousands of inmates set for release weeks before their scheduled date.
Prison overcrowding forces early inmate release in England and Wales
Exclusive: Ministry of Justice implements emergency measures as prison population reaches breaking point, with offenders being freed up to 70 days early in desperate bid to create cell space.
Prison System Crisis: Inmate Accidentally Released
An extraordinary administrative error that freed a prisoner reveals deep systemic failures within Britain's overcrowded and under-resourced prison system, raising urgent questions about public safety and rehabilitation.
Foreign offender prison release sparks justice system crisis
A controversial decision to release a foreign offender before sentencing has triggered fierce criticism from Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy, raising serious questions about UK prison protocols.
Justice Minister 'Terrified' of Prison Overcrowding Crisis
UK Justice Minister Mike Freer issues stark warning about prison capacity crisis, revealing he's 'absolutely terrified' of system collapse as inmate numbers surge dangerously close to maximum limits.
MoJ's £1bn funding crisis threatens prison reforms
Exclusive investigation reveals Ministry of Justice financial crisis with £1bn funding gap threatening prison reforms and court modernisation programmes.
Prisoners face 45-day lockdowns in MoJ overcrowding crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals Ministry of Justice plans to keep inmates confined for up to 45 days amid severe prison capacity shortages, sparking human rights concerns.
Lammy demands justice review after Essex murder manhunt
David Lammy pressures Justice Secretary to explain how dangerous double murder suspect remained at large, raising serious questions about public protection systems.
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