Stephen Lawrence's mother confronts Justice Secretary
Baroness Doreen Lawrence delivers powerful warning to Alex Chalk about potential weakening of public inquiry protections amid human rights law review
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Tory plan to scrap Sentencing Council branded 'bonkers'
Conservative proposal to abolish independent Sentencing Council and hand power to politicians faces fierce backlash from judiciary and legal professionals who warn it threatens judicial independence.
Mother condemns Starmer over son's machete murder
Exclusive: The mother of a teenage boy brutally murdered with a machete delivers devastating critique of Keir Starmer's justice reforms and sentencing policies as violence surges across Britain.
Home Secretary plans to remove jury trials for protesters
Exclusive: The Home Secretary is considering removing the right to jury trials for protesters in England and Wales, sparking outrage from legal experts and civil liberties groups who warn it undermines a fundamental pillar of British justice.
Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court Transformation
An in-depth look at Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's groundbreaking role on the US Supreme Court, her influential jurisprudence, and how she's reshaping American legal discourse from the bench.
800+ prisoners freed early in overcrowding crisis
The Ministry of Justice's radical early release scheme will see hundreds of prisoners freed weeks before their scheduled date, raising serious safety concerns among law enforcement and victims' groups.
Texas Lawyers Face DOJ Civil Rights Investigation
The US Department of Justice has launched a civil rights investigation into legal professionals in McAllen, Texas, following serious allegations of misconduct and rights violations against local residents.
Trump Prosecuted Over Comey Firing in Obstruction Case
In an unprecedented legal move, the US Justice Department has filed criminal charges against former President Donald Trump for the 2017 firing of FBI Director James Comey, alleging obstruction of justice.
Aussie Man's Divisive Public Act Sparks Fierce National Debate
A young Australian man has ignited a social media firestorm after defiantly defending his controversial public behaviour, dividing opinion across the nation.
NJ Governor Debate Turns Toxic as Candidates Clash
Incumbent Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican challenger Jack Ciatarelli faced off in a fiery first debate, exchanging sharp attacks on taxes, economic policy, and reproductive rights in a contest that could signal New Jersey's political direction.
Peers Clash in Historic Assisted Dying Debate
The House of Lords witnessed a passionate and deeply personal debate on assisted dying legislation, pitting former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey against prominent faith leaders. As MPs prepare for a potential Commons vote, the nation confronts this
Victim hunts down attacker after 15 years via TV show
A determined woman recounts her incredible 15-year journey to track down the man who violently assaulted her, using a chance sighting on a true-crime TV show to finally get justice.
Charlie Kirk's Debate Tactics: A Masterclass in Political Combat
An in-depth analysis reveals the calculated rhetorical strategies and aggressive style that have made Charlie Kirk a formidable, yet divisive, figure in America's political debates.
Community Sentencing Crisis: Underfunding Risks Public Safety
The Guardian warns that chronic underfunding of community rehabilitation services is pushing the UK's justice system to breaking point, risking reoffending and public safety.
Harris on standby to replace Biden in Trump debate
Exclusive: Vice President Kamala Harris is on standby to step in for President Joe Biden in a historic first should he be unable to compete in the upcoming TV debate against Donald Trump, amid intense internal preparations.
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.
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.
Innocent Woman Jailed 16 Months in Shocking Court Mistake
A British woman endured 16 months of wrongful imprisonment after being mistaken for her criminal father in a catastrophic court mix-up. Her harrowing story exposes critical flaws in the justice system.
SNP's Soft Justice: Sex Offenders Dodge Prison Sentences
Exclusive investigation reveals a crisis in Scotland's justice system under the SNP, with hundreds of serious sexual offenders avoiding prison sentences. Victims' groups express outrage as data shows a pattern of lenient sentencing.
Nigeria Mob Violence: Innocent Man Lynched Over Phone Theft
A horrific case of mob violence in Nigeria saw a young man brutally killed by a crowd after being falsely accused of stealing a mobile phone, highlighting the country's crisis of 'jungle justice'.
Woman's 61-year-old wrongful conviction for biting rapist overturned
A Belgian woman, wrongfully convicted for biting her rapist's tongue in 1960, has been formally acquitted after a six-decade fight for justice. Read the full story of this historic overturn.
Last Person to Speak to Charlie Kirk Before Debate Breaks Silence
Hunter Kozak, the final individual to converse with Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk before his explosive Oxford Union debate, reveals the behind-the-scenes tension and Kirk's determined mindset in an exclusive interview.
Charlie Kirk: UK Students Could Be "Shot" for Debating Ideas
American commentator Charlie Kirk sparks fierce debate, claiming UK university culture is so hostile to free speech that students debating contentious topics could be 'shot and killed'. His warning ignites a discussion on censorship, safety, and intellect
US Justice Dept probes Charlotte police over civil rights concerns
The US Department of Justice has initiated a sweeping civil rights investigation into the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, focusing on use of force and discriminatory policing practices following the controversial shooting of a man in 2021.
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
Viral Tweet: 'Are Americans Nice?' Sparks Global Debate
A Tunisian student's simple question on X, formerly Twitter, about whether Americans are 'nice' has ignited a fiery international debate, amassing millions of views and thousands of divided opinions.
Banksy claims new mural on London's Royal Courts of Justice
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
Banksy targets Royal Courts of Justice with new artwork
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.
Forensic Watchdog Failing Wrongly Convicted, Experts Warn
A damning report reveals the Forensic Science Regulator lacks the expertise to properly assess miscarriages of justice, leaving innocent people trapped in prison. Experts demand urgent reform.
Yvette Cooper Appointed Justice Secretary in Starmer Cabinet
Labour veteran Yvette Cooper takes on the crucial Justice Secretary role in Keir Starmer's new government, tasked with reforming the UK's justice system and prisons.
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