Court Backlog Crisis: Bold Reforms for Swift Justice
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.
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Plymouth University evacuated after chemical leak
Emergency services respond to a chemical leak at the University of Plymouth's Davy Building. The site is evacuated and roads are closed. Follow for live updates.
Jury trials scrapped in some cases to tackle court backlog
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.
Jury trials scrapped in some cases to tackle court backlog
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.
Jury trials scrapped in bid to tackle court backlog
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.
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.
Plymouth housing crisis threatens local affordability
Plymouth, Massachusetts faces an affordable housing shortage as prices soar to $749,500 average. Discover how state programmes struggle to help locals in this coastal enclave.
95% of jury trials could be scrapped under Labour plans
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'.
Radical Plan to Scrap Jury Trials for Most Cases
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'.
Lammy's Plan: Jury Trials Only for Most Serious Crimes
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.
Jury trials set to be scrapped for most crimes
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.
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.
Plymouth pair jailed for brutal machete stabbing
Tommy McTighe and Gemma Vanstone have been sentenced for a premeditated stabbing in Plymouth. Read the shocking details of the attack and the court's verdict.
Best and worst UK cities for dog happiness revealed
New research from Dogs Trust reveals where Britain's dogs are happiest. Plymouth leads the pack, while Cambridge trails. Discover what makes a canine 'Happy Place'.
1 in 7 UK parents can't afford winter coats for kids
A Plymouth teen's story of shivering in a thin cardigan highlights a national crisis. Barnardo's research reveals 300,000 UK children may lack a warm coat this winter. Discover how you can help.
UK Arctic freeze: -9C and snow heads to Plymouth
Britain faces its first -10C freeze of autumn with snow showers forecast as far south as Plymouth. Discover the full forecast and how to prepare for the icy blast.
Teen appears in court for murder of ex-girlfriend, 17
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.
Plymouth Argyle stadium fire treated as arson
A fire at Plymouth Argyle's Home Park stadium is being treated as arson. Police are investigating after the club provided CCTV footage. Read the latest updates.
Teen in court over murder of schoolgirl Lainie Williams
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.
Plymouth's £40m council revamp sparks fury
Plymouth residents outraged as city centre regeneration costs triple to £36.8m. Concrete benches, rusty metal and dry stream leave locals questioning council spending priorities.
Home Office Faces Legal Challenge Over Court Security
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.
Lucy Ward: Joey Barton's posts scared me
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.
Tommy Robinson jailed for contempt of court
English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson has been sentenced to prison after being found in contempt of court for filming defendants in an active criminal case and broadcasting the footage online.
Judge's 'Bend the Knee' outburst in court goes viral
A judge erupted in fury at Leeds Crown Court when a defendant refused to stand, shouting 'Bend the knee!' in a dramatic courtroom confrontation that's gone viral.
Plymouth Argyle sack CEO after just six months
Championship club Plymouth Argyle has parted ways with CEO Andrew Parkinson after a brief six-month tenure, with former Manchester United star Tom Cleverley taking interim charge in a dramatic management overhaul.
Afghan migrant kills dog walker in psychotic episode stabbing
Exclusive: A 70-year-old dog walker was brutally stabbed to death in Plymouth by an Afghan migrant experiencing a psychotic episode, court documents reveal.
Tate Modern attacker loses sentence appeal
Jonty Bravery, who threw a six-year-old boy from the Tate Modern viewing platform, has failed to reduce his 15-year prison sentence in a shocking court ruling that has gripped the nation.
Two arrested in Louvre's €76 million crown jewels heist
French authorities have apprehended two suspects linked to the spectacular 2019 Louvre Museum robbery where priceless crown jewels worth €76 million were stolen in a brazen daylight raid.
Ex-minister's Covid testing firm 'shoddy', court hears
Exclusive: Shahid Malik's company Diagnostic Laboratory Solutions allegedly provided unreliable COVID-19 tests during pandemic while receiving millions in government contracts.
Parents demand justice reform after daughter's murder
The heartbroken family of Bobbi-Anne McLeod, a 24-year-old woman brutally murdered in her Plymouth home, are campaigning for legal reforms to protect future victims after their daughter's killer received a life sentence.
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