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British teen dies in Dubai after jail for underage relationship

Marcus Fakana, 19, tragically died in Dubai after serving jail time for a consensual relationship with a 17-year-old girl who later died in a car accident. The case highlights ongoing concerns about British nationals facing harsh legal consequences in the

Attorney's Wife Walks Free After Fatal DUI Crash

The wife of a powerful Oklahoma attorney has avoided prison time after pleading guilty to killing a woman while driving under the influence, in a case that has sparked outrage across the state.

Scotland disability claims double under SNP

Shocking new figures reveal disability benefit claims in Scotland have skyrocketed by 100% since the SNP took power, raising serious questions about healthcare policies and economic impact.

Montserrat citizens denied UK justice access

Exclusive investigation reveals how British citizens in Montserrat are being systematically denied access to UK courts, sparking accusations of constitutional injustice and second-class citizenship.

Lammy's justice reform plan and deputy PM ambitions

Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy outlines radical plans to overhaul Britain's 'broken' court system while positioning himself as potential deputy to Keir Starmer in future Labour government.

Scotland's Devolution Crisis: SNP Minister Must Resign

Exclusive analysis reveals Scotland's governance is in a state of paralysis, with the SNP facing mounting pressure over policy failures and constitutional stagnation. Stephen Daisley's damning indictment demands urgent ministerial accountability.

Scottish Minister Resigns After Assault Allegation

Scottish Government Minister Jamie Hepburn has abruptly resigned from his post after being accused of assaulting Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross. The shock resignation sends shockwaves through Holyrood amid ongoing political tensions.

Douglas Ross accuses John Swinney of 'ducking responsibility'

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross launches a scathing attack on First Minister John Swinney, accusing him of evading accountability on key government policies and failing the Scottish people in a fiery First Minister's Questions session.

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.

Scottish Government in Legal Advice Standoff Over Gender Bill

The Scottish Government faces mounting pressure to disclose its legal advice on the Gender Recognition Reform Bill after a controversial Section 35 order from Westminster blocked the legislation. Scottish Secretary Alister Jack defends the move as 'necess

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.

Scotland Scraps 'Not Proven' Verdict in Legal Overhaul

The Scottish Parliament has voted to abolish the controversial 'not proven' verdict, a unique feature of Scots law for centuries. This landmark decision streamlines the justice system into a binary choice of 'guilty' or 'not guilty'.

Scottish Justice Secretary Faces Ministerial Code Probe

Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance is under investigation for a potential breach of ministerial rules after contacting a public body about a constituent's case, raising questions about propriety in the Scottish Government.

Moon Drifting Away From Earth Each Year

Groundbreaking research reveals the Moon is gradually spiralling away from Earth at 3.8cm per year, a phenomenon that will fundamentally alter our planet's environment and the length of our day over millions of years.

Holyrood Spends More Time on Palestine Than Scottish Issues

Exclusive analysis reveals the Scottish Parliament is spending disproportionate time on international affairs like Palestine while domestic crises in Perthshire, Paisley and across Scotland demand urgent attention. Critics question Holyrood's misplaced pr

Legal Loophole Saves Charlie Kirk's Would-Be Assassin

Exclusive: Tyler Robinson, the man who plotted to assassinate conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, avoids federal charges due to a shocking legal technicality. Discover the loophole that has sparked national outrage.

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

Sheriff: 'Dangerous' Inmate Freed by Legal Loophole

A Colorado Sheriff issues a stark warning after a violent inmate is released back into the community due to a controversial legal technicality, exposing a critical flaw in the justice system.

Webb Solves Mystery of Interstellar Comet 2I/Borisov

A groundbreaking new study has finally unravelled the cosmic mystery behind the strange chemical makeup of the only known interstellar comet, 2I/Borisov, using the powerful James Webb Space Telescope.

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