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Post Office Horizon scandal: 59 convictions quashed

In a monumental victory for justice, 59 former sub-postmasters have their convictions quashed as the Post Office Horizon IT scandal continues to unravel, exposing one of Britain's most devastating miscarriages of justice.

Sex offender on bail for 8 attacks charged with murder

Exclusive investigation reveals how a registered sex offender, free on bail despite multiple violent assaults against women, now stands accused of strangling a sex worker to death in a case exposing critical flaws in the justice system.

Indigenous Custody Deaths Hit Record High in NSW

Disturbing new data reveals Indigenous deaths in NSW custody have reached their highest level in over a decade, prompting coronial warnings of systemic failures and demanding immediate government intervention.

Mother condemns Starmer over son's machete murder

Exclusive: The mother of a teenage boy brutally murdered with a machete delivers devastating critique of Keir Starmer's justice reforms and sentencing policies as violence surges across Britain.

Home Secretary plans to remove jury trials for protesters

Exclusive: The Home Secretary is considering removing the right to jury trials for protesters in England and Wales, sparking outrage from legal experts and civil liberties groups who warn it undermines a fundamental pillar of British justice.

800+ prisoners freed early in overcrowding crisis

The Ministry of Justice's radical early release scheme will see hundreds of prisoners freed weeks before their scheduled date, raising serious safety concerns among law enforcement and victims' groups.

Atlanta High School Volleyball Blackface Sparks Outrage

A high school volleyball game in Atlanta has been marred by controversy after students from a rival school were pictured appearing to wear blackface, prompting a district-wide investigation and accusations of racism.

Homeless Man's Death Exposes Atlanta System Failures

The death of Cornelius Taylor, a 66-year-old man experiencing homelessness in Atlanta, has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about the city's support systems for its most vulnerable residents.

Scotland abolishes 'not proven' verdict after centuries

In a landmark legal reform, the Scottish Government has passed legislation to abolish the controversial 'not proven' verdict, fundamentally altering the country's unique three-verdict justice system that has stood for centuries.

KC: Legal Aid Reform 'Astonishing Act of Self-Harm'

In a scathing critique, Thomas Ross KC warns that removing specialist criminal barristers from the Legal Aid Agency's advisory panel is a catastrophic move that will undermine fair trials and worsen the crisis in the UK's justice system.

Record number of offenders avoid court in Scotland

Exclusive figures reveal a dramatic surge in criminals being diverted from prosecution to social work schemes in Scotland, with over 34,000 cases recorded last year. Critics warn of a 'soft-touch' justice system as serious offenders, including those charg

Banksy claims new mural on London's Royal Courts of Justice

The enigmatic street artist Banksy has officially authenticated a powerful new piece on the walls of London's Royal Courts of Justice, depicting a child using a pressure washer to create a crimson spatter effect, in a classic critique of the justice syste

Banksy targets Royal Courts of Justice with new artwork

The anonymous street artist Banksy has claimed a new piece on the wall of the Royal Courts of Justice in London, featuring striking green paint splatters, in a move interpreted as a commentary on the UK justice system.

UK Jury System Review Amid Bias Concerns in Protest Trials

A major review of the UK's jury system is underway, sparked by concerns over juror bias in politically charged trials. The Law Commission is investigating potential reforms to ensure fair trials in an era of heightened activism.

Fury as Criminals Dodge Court by Refusing Fiscal Fines

Exclusive data reveals thousands of offenders in Scotland, including those accused of assault and domestic abuse, are avoiding court by rejecting initial 'fiscal fines' and having their cases dropped entirely, sparking outrage from victims' groups.

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