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Mother forced to fight government alone in family court

Exclusive: A single mother from South Yorkshire battles the Ministry of Justice alone after being denied legal aid, exposing systemic failures in the family court system that critics say prioritises cost savings over children's welfare.

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.

Supreme Court halts Texas execution in SBS case

The US Supreme Court has granted a last-minute stay of execution for Robert Roberson, a Texas man convicted of killing his daughter based on disputed Shaken Baby Syndrome evidence. The case highlights growing scientific debate about the controversial diag

Court blocks Sydney Opera House pro-Palestine march

A planned pro-Palestine demonstration at Sydney Opera House has been prohibited by the NSW Supreme Court following police warnings of significant safety risks and potential public disorder.

Supreme Court rejects Epic Games and Apple appeals

The US Supreme Court has rejected appeals from both Epic Games and Apple, letting stand current App Store rules in a decisive conclusion to the high-stakes legal war over mobile app markets.

Maxwell's Supreme Court appeal rejected

Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell faces continued imprisonment as America's highest court refuses to hear her appeal against sex trafficking convictions.

Kavanaugh criticised over transgender sentencing case

US Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh faces backlash after reducing sentence for transgender woman convicted of serious assault, sparking debate over judicial discretion and sentencing guidelines.

Trump takes immunity fight to Supreme Court

Former US President Donald Trump's legal team argues for presidential immunity as Supreme Court prepares to hear landmark case that could reshape American democracy and impact 2024 election.

Amy Coney Barrett's Judicial Memoir Divides Critics

US Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett's new memoir, 'Listening to the Law', offers a rare personal insight into her judicial philosophy and life, receiving a mixed critical reception for its blend of legal theory and personal narrative.

US Supreme Court Abolishes Death Penalty in Landmark Ruling

In a landmark decision, the US Supreme Court has abolished the death penalty, a move championed by lawyers for death row inmate Luigi Mangione. The ruling, citing 'cruel and unusual punishment,' marks a seismic shift in American justice.

UK Court Blocks French Minister's Rwanda Visit

The UK High Court has intervened to prevent France's Interior Minister from visiting Rwanda, branding the UK's own asylum policy as unlawful in a major diplomatic and legal rebuke.

Brave Woman Confronts Evil Killer in UK Courtroom

A courageous woman faced down the depraved killer of her loved one in a UK courtroom, delivering a blistering victim impact statement that left the nation in awe. This is the powerful story of her quest for justice.

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

Amy Coney Barrett's surprising shift on Supreme Court

Justice Amy Coney Barrett is emerging as an unexpected swing vote in pivotal Supreme Court rulings, challenging assumptions about the court's conservative supermajority and demonstrating a distinct judicial philosophy.

Murder witness confesses, innocent man freed from prison

In a dramatic turn of events, Brian Hooper has been released from prison after the prosecution's star witness, Paul Gooden, confessed to the 2014 murder of Lee Pomeroy himself. The case collapses, exposing a grave miscarriage of justice.

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