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
Shocking footage captures the moment an elderly pensioner valiantly battles two thieves attempting to steal his luxury Rolex watch in a violent midday attack in New York City.
An 82-year-old man from Holyhead, Wales, has been named as the third British victim of the devastating Lisbon funicular crash, as the death toll rises and investigations continue.
Exclusive footage reveals the heart-stopping moments brave kidnapping victims break free from their captors in daring daylight escapes across the UK.
The mother of a murder victim has spoken of her devastation after her daughter's female killer, described as a 'ticking time bomb', was quietly released from prison after serving a sentence for the brutal 43-stabbing.
Bryan Hooper walks free after a quarter-century behind bars as Minnesota court overturns wrongful murder conviction, exposing systemic justice failures.
A New South Wales woman's extraordinary decision to enter prison voluntarily after her abusive father's death reveals deep trauma and sparks a national conversation about justice for victims of familial sexual abuse.
Exclusive report: A British civil servant in Tokyo has been arrested for the fatal stabbing of his South Korean girlfriend in a suspected murder-suicide. Shocking details emerge from the Azabu police investigation.
The heart-wrenching story of a grandmother's premonition before a brutal attack in her own home. Family speaks out as her attacker is sentenced.
The family of a French woman murdered by her ex-partner is taking the state to court, demanding answers for systemic failures that left her unprotected despite known risks.
In a landmark breakthrough for forensic genealogy, authorities have finally put a name to one of Hurricane Katrina's last unidentified victims, closing a painful chapter 20 years after the disaster.
A second victim has been identified in the devastating Minneapolis school shooting that left a 15-year-old girl dead and a boy critically injured. The community reels as police continue their investigation.
The Court of Appeal quashes the 41-year-old murder convictions of two men in a shocking miscarriage of justice case from Epping Forest, citing 'lurid' and unreliable cell confession evidence.
A courageous mother reveals her traumatic experience of being raped by a friend's husband while she slept on their sofa after a night out. The predator, Ben Priest, has been jailed for his heinous crime.
The UK government unveils a landmark national framework to combat honour-based abuse, introducing mandatory police training and new support measures for victims.
Exclusive investigation reveals a devastating collapse in rape prosecutions in England and Wales, with victims withdrawing from cases at a record rate due to invasive evidence demands and interminable delays.
A damning report reveals systemic failures in protecting victims of 'honour-based' abuse in the UK, with the Home Office accused of breaking its pledge to criminalise forced marriage.
The harrowing details of Brianna Ghey's murder have been revealed as her teenage killers are sentenced to life. A case that shocked the nation with its premeditated brutality.
Exclusive coverage from the Leongatha Supreme Court as Erin Patterson pleads guilty to three counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder in the deadly mushroom lunch case that shocked Australia. Read the harrowing victim impact statements.
Exclusive coverage from the pre-sentence hearing of Erin Patterson, who pleaded guilty to poisoning three guests with a deadly mushroom lunch in Victoria. The court hears harrowing victim impact statements as the community awaits her fate.
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.
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse have launched a scathing attack on the US justice system after $290 million was awarded to the associates of his accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell. The controversial payout from JPMorgan Chase has been labelled a 'grave in
In a major breakthrough, Oregon authorities have finally identified Terrence Lee, the last known victim of serial killer Randy Kraft, closing a 44-year-old cold case that haunted the Pacific Northwest.
Exclusive polling reveals overwhelming public fury as Austria prepares to transfer one of the world's most notorious criminals, Josef Fritzl, from a prison cell to a care unit, sparking a major debate on justice and victims' rights.
In a harrowing act of closure, a husband witnessed the execution of his wife's killer in Texas. The killer, Jedidiah Murphy, was put to death by lethal injection after a final meal and last words. This is the story of a decades-long wait for justice.
In a landmark Vanity Fair interview, Monica Lewinsky and Amanda Knox break their silence to each other, forging a unique bond over their shared experience of being globally shamed and vilified by the world's media. Discover their powerful insights on trau
A family in the UK reports a bra theft from their washing line, but claims the police response left their young daughter more frightened than the crime itself, raising serious questions about victim treatment.
A nine-year-old girl became an unintended victim of a violent feud between rival Turkish gangs, the 'Hackney Bombers' and 'Tottenham Turks', battling for control of London's heroin trade.
A brave Tesco customer shares his harrowing ordeal after being violently attacked for standing up to shoplifters, leaving him traumatised and fearing for his safety.
A British woman, allegedly raped by Nicholas Rossi, has accused the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) of victim-blaming in a damning new statement.