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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.

Scottish Council in Racism Storm Over 'African Workmen' FB Post

A Scottish council has launched an investigation after a racist comment referring to 'African workmen' was posted from its official Facebook account. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation and accusations of institutional racism.

Mum judged for her afro reveals reality of UK racism

Exclusive: Mum-of-two Shannon Miller opens up on the shocking daily microaggressions and outright racism she faces in the UK, from her hair being touched to being followed in shops, in a powerful call for change.

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.

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

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.

New court rule: Judges must consider offender background

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.

Report: Racism 'Normalised' in English Countryside

A landmark report by the Black Environment Network claims racism is 'normalised and tolerated' in rural England, with residents from ethnic minorities facing daily slurs, exclusion, and a lack of support from authorities.

1 in 4 Face Racism in UK Countryside, Survey Reveals

A landmark survey by the Rural Services Network exposes the pervasive reality of racism in the UK's countryside, with 1 in 4 ethnic minority residents experiencing discrimination, challenging the idyllic image of rural life.

Neo-Nazis violently disrupt Aboriginal march in Melbourne

A peaceful Aboriginal justice rally in Melbourne was violently ambushed by a neo-Nazi group, resulting in brawls, arrests, and widespread condemnation. The shocking incident has sparked a national debate on rising extremism in Australia.

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