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Lammy's jury trial cuts threaten UK justice system

Justice Secretary David Lammy's plan to slash jury trials risks undermining public confidence in UK courts while attempting to clear the massive case backlog. Read why this controversial proposal alarms legal experts.

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.

Legal Fears Over Plan to Scrap Most Jury Trials

Justice Secretary David Lammy's controversial proposal to remove jury trials for most cases to tackle court backlogs faces strong opposition from barristers. Discover the legal concerns.

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.

Jury Trial Rights Removed in Justice Overhaul

Ministers plan to remove jury trial rights for thousands of cases to tackle court backlogs. Critics warn this threatens fundamental justice principles. Read the full story.

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.

Wrongly jailed 43 years, now detained by ICE

After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, Glynn Simmons faces further detention by ICE despite his exoneration, highlighting serious concerns about justice system failures.

First 'Guardian Shield' charge: Alleged crime boss in court

Alleged organised crime figure Ferras Merhi, the first person charged under Australia's new 'Guardian Shield' laws, has faced court in a landmark case that could redefine how authorities tackle sophisticated criminal networks.

Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang expands globally

Exclusive investigation reveals how the notorious Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua is transforming into an international criminal empire, with operations spreading across Latin America and raising alarm among global law enforcement agencies.

UK Prisons Face £1 Billion Repair Crisis

Shocking new figures expose England and Wales' deteriorating prison estate, with repair costs soaring to nearly £1 billion as overcrowding and poor conditions escalate.

Kai Shannon: New Doubts in Murder Conviction

An explosive investigation reveals new forensic analysis and witness testimony that challenges the conviction of Kai Shannon for murder, raising serious questions about British justice.

Man freed after 32 years of wrongful conviction

Glynn Simmons becomes longest-serving US prisoner exonerated after spending over three decades behind bars for crime he didn't commit. His emotional journey to freedom reveals shocking flaws in justice system.

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.

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