The UK Sentencing Council gains significant new powers, allowing it to proactively refer unduly lenient sentences to the Court of Appeal for review, marking a major shift in criminal justice policy.
The Sentencing Council for England and Wales announces stricter guidelines for domestic burglaries, emphasising trauma impact and targeting repeat offenders with harsher penalties.
An explainer on the controversial double jeopardy law in the UK, the landmark case of Michael Weir, and how this legal principle continues to shape major criminal trials.
Reality TV star Savannah Chrisley takes her family's fight for justice to the highest office, meeting with White House officials to advocate for sweeping prison reform and share her personal story.
Reality TV icon Kim Kardashian West delivers a powerful condemnation of President Trump's controversial immigration raids, positioning herself as a formidable new voice in criminal justice reform and law.
Former US President Donald Trump announces a hardline anti-crime bill targeting Washington DC, aiming to override local laws and impose stricter penalties, sparking a fierce debate on federal overreach.
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.
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
Global petition with over 5 million signatures demands justice for truck driver Harjinder Singh, sentenced to 110 years for a fatal crash in Colorado, as prosecutors now seek sentence review.
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.
A sweeping new law in England and Wales will bar offenders from town centres, pubs, and major events as part of their community orders, creating 'sobriety zones' to curb alcohol-fuelled crime.
Exclusive: After 31 years on death row for a crime he didn't commit, Glynn Simmons shares his traumatic journey through America's flawed justice system and his fight for compensation.
Explosive confrontation as Democratic State Senator Josh Newman terminates a call with Governor Gavin Newsom over controversial legislation to remove hiring restrictions for ex-felons, accusing him of political games.
Former Home Secretary Alan Johnson delivers a scathing critique of the UK's Rwanda deportation scheme, arguing it removes key witnesses and makes prosecuting gang leaders harder, ultimately undermining public safety.
A growing movement argues that prisons should focus on rehabilitation, not just punishment. Experts call for systemic changes to reduce reoffending and address root causes of crime.
Paul Doyle is now confronting multiple serious charges, including assault and criminal damage. Here's the latest on the case that has shocked the community.
The UK government introduces strict 'restriction zones' to monitor violent offenders post-release, aiming to enhance public safety and reduce reoffending.
Joe Outlaw, serving an Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentence, has spent over a decade in prison with no set release date, sparking outrage over the controversial sentencing scheme.
A deep dive into how strict sentencing policies in the UK have led to an overwhelmed prison system, sparking calls for urgent reform.
Judges in England and Wales are issuing apologies for imposing now-defunct IPP sentences, leaving thousands in legal limbo. Discover the shocking details behind this ongoing scandal.
Campaigners are urging the UK government to repeal the controversial Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences, which have left thousands in legal limbo.
One year after the Rotherham riots, jailed participants reflect on their actions, revealing a mix of remorse and bitterness. As the community grapples with the aftermath, demands for systemic reform grow louder.
A damning report highlights how thousands of prisoners under the abolished IPP sentences remain incarcerated, with many denied parole despite serving beyond their minimum terms.
Joe Outlaw, jailed under the abolished IPP scheme, remains imprisoned despite serving 15 years for a crime that typically carries a four-year sentence. His case highlights ongoing injustices in the UK's justice system.
A Minnesota man who murdered his entire family at just 16 years old has been freed after serving 35 years in prison, sparking outrage among victims' advocates.
A former criminal who stole £30 million in luxury goods has turned his life around, revealing an extraordinary journey from crime to redemption.
A high-profile prison escape case has reignited discussions about the fairness and effectiveness of indefinite sentences in the UK justice system.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announces plans to introduce a new offence targeting individuals who plan violent attacks without links to terrorism, closing a legal loophole.
The UK government is set to introduce legislation making it a criminal offence for terror suspects to breach conditions imposed on them, following concerns over recent attacks.
A damning report highlights how thousands remain imprisoned under the abolished IPP sentences, with calls for urgent reform growing louder.