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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.

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

Cooper's Asylum Overhaul: Fast-Track Deportations Plan

Labour's Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announces a major new asylum plan, introducing fast-track removals for applicants from specific countries and new counter-terror style orders to tackle smuggling gangs.

Fury as Criminals Dodge Court by Refusing Fiscal Fines

Exclusive data reveals thousands of offenders in Scotland, including those accused of assault and domestic abuse, are avoiding court by rejecting initial 'fiscal fines' and having their cases dropped entirely, sparking outrage from victims' groups.

Trump Unveils Hardline DC Crime Crackdown Bill

Former US President Donald Trump announces a hardline anti-crime bill targeting Washington DC, aiming to override local laws and impose stricter penalties, sparking a fierce debate on federal overreach.

Judge orders 24/7 surveillance of Bolsonaro as flight risk

A Brazilian judge has mandated round-the-clock surveillance for former President Jair Bolsonaro, citing a 'concrete' flight risk as he faces multiple criminal investigations. The order includes tracking his movements via ankle monitor and restricting fore

Trump Enacts Cashless Bail Order Transforming US Justice System

In a seismic shift for America's judicial landscape, former President Donald Trump has enacted a groundbreaking executive order to eliminate cash bail, a move set to dramatically alter the US prison system and spark fierce national debate on justice and p

Soft Justice Bill: Thousands to Dodge Prison

Exclusive: A landmark new Bill will see prison sentences under 12 months scrapped in England and Wales, allowing tens of thousands of offenders to avoid jail each year. Critics blast the move as a 'dangerous experiment' in soft justice.

Man Confesses to 'Mercy' Killing of His Mother in London

A 40-year-old man from Westminster has stunned authorities by confessing to the killing of his elderly mother, claiming it was an act of mercy. The full details of this tragic and perplexing case are emerging.

CPS probes Tory YouTube channel over prison filming

The Crown Prosecution Service has initiated a criminal investigation into a Conservative-linked YouTube channel for allegedly filming inside HMP Peterborough without authorisation, following a complaint from the Ministry of Justice.

Generative AI Forces Radical Overhaul of UK Exam System

Leading education experts demand urgent reform of GCSEs and A-levels, arguing generative AI like ChatGPT has made current exam formats unfit for purpose. Discover the proposed changes to preserve academic integrity.

Senator hangs up on Newsom in furious felony bill clash

Explosive confrontation as Democratic State Senator Josh Newman terminates a call with Governor Gavin Newsom over controversial legislation to remove hiring restrictions for ex-felons, accusing him of political games.

Alan Johnson: Rwanda Plan Makes UK Less Safe

Former Home Secretary Alan Johnson delivers a scathing critique of the UK's Rwanda deportation scheme, arguing it removes key witnesses and makes prosecuting gang leaders harder, ultimately undermining public safety.

Trump's federal staff purge plan sparks controversy

Former President Donald Trump is reportedly planning a sweeping overhaul of the federal workforce if re-elected, aiming to replace career civil servants with political loyalists. Critics warn of chaos and politicisation, while supporters see it as a neces

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