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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.

Scotland Scraps 'Not Proven' Verdict in Legal Overhaul

The Scottish Parliament has voted to abolish the controversial 'not proven' verdict, a unique feature of Scots law for centuries. This landmark decision streamlines the justice system into a binary choice of 'guilty' or 'not guilty'.

Moon Drifting Away From Earth Each Year

Groundbreaking research reveals the Moon is gradually spiralling away from Earth at 3.8cm per year, a phenomenon that will fundamentally alter our planet's environment and the length of our day over millions of years.

Legal Loophole Saves Charlie Kirk's Would-Be Assassin

Exclusive: Tyler Robinson, the man who plotted to assassinate conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, avoids federal charges due to a shocking legal technicality. Discover the loophole that has sparked national outrage.

Sheriff: 'Dangerous' Inmate Freed by Legal Loophole

A Colorado Sheriff issues a stark warning after a violent inmate is released back into the community due to a controversial legal technicality, exposing a critical flaw in the justice system.

Webb Solves Mystery of Interstellar Comet 2I/Borisov

A groundbreaking new study has finally unravelled the cosmic mystery behind the strange chemical makeup of the only known interstellar comet, 2I/Borisov, using the powerful James Webb Space Telescope.

UK Jury System Review Amid Bias Concerns in Protest Trials

A major review of the UK's jury system is underway, sparked by concerns over juror bias in politically charged trials. The Law Commission is investigating potential reforms to ensure fair trials in an era of heightened activism.

Middle-Class Mother's 377-Day Prison Torment Exposed

Shocking details emerge of Lucy Connolly's traumatic incarceration, with prison officers describing her as the most terrified inmate they had ever encountered during her year-long ordeal behind bars.

Supreme Court rejects appeal in legal fees case

The UK Supreme Court has upheld a ruling that prevents claimants from recovering success fees from defendants in personal injury cases, marking a significant shift in legal cost regulations.

Obama breaks silence on Trump's legal woes

Former US President Barack Obama has publicly addressed the ongoing legal battles surrounding Donald Trump, urging for justice to be pursued fairly and without political bias.

UK businessman gets 20-year Dubai sentence

Ryan Cornelius, a UK businessman, has been sentenced to 20 years in a Dubai prison amid allegations of financial misconduct. Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy urges the UK government to reassess sanctions policies to protect British nationals abroad.

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