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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.

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 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.

MPs slam government over 'unacceptable' court delays

MPs from across the House of Commons unite in fury as the government fails to deliver on its promise to establish a new court for England and Wales, citing 'unacceptable' delays and demanding urgent action from the Justice Secretary.

UN Officially Declares Famine in Gaza

The United Nations has officially declared a famine in northern Gaza, marking a devastating escalation in the humanitarian crisis triggered by the ongoing conflict. A new report reveals that 1.1 million people are now facing catastrophic food insecurity.

UN Warns of Imminent Famine in Gaza

A new UN-backed report classifies Gaza's entire population as facing acute food insecurity, with famine projected in northern Gaza by May unless a ceasefire and urgent aid access are secured immediately.

Trump Braces for Justice Department Charges

Former US President Donald Trump is reportedly under scrutiny as the Justice Department finalises charges in a high-stakes legal battle that could reshape his political future.

Pacific Islands launch historic climate case at ICJ

A coalition of Pacific Island nations has launched a groundbreaking legal bid at the UN's top court, demanding stronger climate action from wealthy polluters to protect their vanishing homelands.

Tuvalu seeks ICJ opinion on climate change impact

The Pacific island nation of Tuvalu has requested an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on the legal obligations of states to address climate change, marking a pivotal moment in global climate justice efforts.

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