Council pays £1.2m over child protection failures
A Scottish court has mandated North Lanarkshire Council to pay substantial compensation to a young woman after catastrophic failures in her care left her vulnerable to abuse.
A Scottish court has mandated North Lanarkshire Council to pay substantial compensation to a young woman after catastrophic failures in her care left her vulnerable to abuse.
The mysterious street artist Banksy has struck again, claiming a new artwork on the walls of London's Royal Courts of Justice. The piece, depicting a child using a pressure washer to create a 'cracks' effect, has ignited his signature social commentary an
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
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.
The iconic Royal Courts of Justice in London has become an unlikely Instagram star, thanks to a viral post from Peckham. Discover how a local's stunning photo comparing it to Rome captivated millions and sparked a global conversation.
In a controversial move, Westminster Council has painted over a powerful new Banksy mural depicting a protester being struck by a judge's gavel. The artwork, which appeared overnight on the Royal Courts of Justice, sparked immediate debate about art, prot
A UK man faces a staggering £100,000 legal bill after his neighbour mistakenly received a single piece of his mail, leading to a devastating property dispute. Discover how a simple postal error unravelled into a financial catastrophe.
A violent attacker who brutally kicked and stamped on 23-year-old Sophie Trew in an unprovoked Westminster assault has been handed a life sentence with a minimum of 10 years. Read the full story of this shocking random attack and the victim's brave recove
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley calls for a ban on jurors researching cases online, warning it threatens the future of jury trials in the UK.
James Lawrence fails in landmark High Court appeal to avoid facing justice in Britain for alleged offences, as judges rule UK courts are competent to handle his case.
The Crown Prosecution Service has abandoned all charges against four individuals arrested under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2023 during a protest in Parliament Square, marking a significant moment for civil liberties in the UK.
UK authorities have charged an additional 24 individuals with supporting the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, bringing the total number of accused to 138. The crackdown intensifies amid a nationwide effort to dismantle the banned organisation's net
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley calls for a major overhaul of the jury selection process, urging deeper vetting to weed out jurors with 'extreme views' that threaten the integrity of high-profile trials, including terrorism cases.
A landmark digitisation project will centralise England's fragmented forced adoption records, offering thousands a chance to access their past and hold authorities accountable.
Twelve individuals arrested following a major violent disturbance outside Liverpool Crown Court, where football-related cases were being heard. Merseyside Police condemn the 'appalling' scenes.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement launches a major operation targeting convicted criminal illegal immigrants, arresting 150 fugitives. The crackdown comes as activist courts block deportations, sparking a fierce national security debate.
A violent attacker has been sentenced to life in prison for a brutal, unprovoked knife attack on a stranger at Oxford Circus Tube station during the evening rush hour. Read the full shocking details.
Convicted sex offender Thomas Meehan evaded police for nearly a month by foraging for berries and drinking from streams in the Scottish wilderness before his dramatic capture, a court has heard.
The Sentencing Council for England and Wales declares judicial independence, stating courts will base decisions on evidence, not political pressure from ministers.
A landmark change in UK sentencing rules now requires judges to weigh an offender's social and cultural background, including experiences of racism and deprivation, potentially leading to more lenient sentences.
The Sentencing Council for England and Wales announces stricter guidelines for domestic burglaries, emphasising trauma impact and targeting repeat offenders with harsher penalties.
Governor Greg Abbott signs into law a sweeping redistricting plan for Texas's lower courts, a move critics decry as a partisan power grab that could disenfranchise minority voters and reshape the state's judicial landscape for years to come.
A Shropshire man who claimed performing a Nazi salute was 'a human right' has been jailed for eight months. Thomas Sewell was convicted of racially aggravated harassment in Market Drayton.
A young motorist has been sentenced to eight years in prison after driving drunk and causing a catastrophic crash that killed his childhood friend on the night of his 18th birthday celebrations in Greater Manchester.
Ex-President Trump and allies are reportedly crafting a radical immigration policy that would install loyalists like Pam Bondi as 'judges' to bypass courts and accelerate deportations, raising major legal and ethical concerns.
Exclusive: Dezi Freeman, a single mum from the UK, reveals the shocking two-year campaign of abuse and threats from her neighbour, leading to a restraining order and a community living in fear.
The entertainment world is in mourning following the tragic death of acclaimed Spanish actress Verónica Echegui at just 39. The 'Fortitude' and 'Candy' star passed away after a private and courageous fight against cancer, her family has confirmed.
Professional tennis players at the US Open have raised concerns over the distinct smell of cannabis wafting onto the courts from nearby public areas in New York, where recreational use is now legal.
Cherie Walker and Dustin Walker have been sentenced to prison after their newborn daughter was discovered in squalid conditions, malnourished and surrounded by drug paraphernalia in a shocking case of child neglect in the UK.
Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer launches a scathing attack on PM Rishi Sunak's revamped asylum strategy, branding it mere 'tinkering' as court backlogs soar and hotel use for migrants continues. Exclusive analysis reveals the deepening crisis.