Body of woman pulled from Cardiff park lake
Police are investigating after a woman's body was recovered from Roath Park Lake in Cardiff on Sunday morning. Follow for the latest updates on this developing story.
Category : Search result: Cardiff Crown Court
Police officer denies theft charges, trial delayed until 2028
A Warwickshire police constable with 21 years' service pleads not guilty to stealing cash and property while on duty. His trial is delayed until May 2028 due to court backlogs. Read the full story.
Ontario to sell Crown land for Crown Royal whisky
Ontario's government, led by Premier Doug Ford, plans to sell 43 acres of public land to a spirits giant for a new Crown Royal facility. Critics call it a 'sweetheart deal'. Read the full investigation.
Russell Brand Charged With Two Further Sexual Offences
Comedian Russell Brand has been charged with one count of rape and one count of sexual assault relating to two new women. He will appear in court in January 2026. Read the latest details.
Russell Brand Charged With Two Further Sexual Offences
Comedian Russell Brand has been charged with an additional count of rape and sexual assault. He will appear in court in January 2026. Read the latest developments.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit Needs Lung Transplant
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit faces a lung transplant after her pulmonary fibrosis deteriorated. The palace confirms preparations are underway. Read the latest on her health and royal duties.
15-year-old charged with murder of Aria Thorpe to face trial
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe and will stand trial next June. Follow for the latest updates on this breaking court case.
Court backlog hits record high, jury trial plans questioned
The backlog in Crown Courts has soared to nearly 80,000 cases, with magistrates' courts also at a record high. Justice Secretary David Lammy's plan to slash jury trials faces criticism as barristers call for more courtrooms. Read the full analysis.
Cardiff's £105m Sala case hearing begins in Nantes
Cardiff City seek £105m in damages from Nantes as a seven-year legal fight over Emiliano Sala's tragic death reaches a landmark court hearing. Read the full story.
Criminal barristers plot strike over jury trial cuts
Criminal barristers are planning industrial action that could bring courts to a standstill, opposing Justice Secretary David Lammy's proposal to slash jury trials by half. Read the full story.
Court Backlog Crisis: Bold Reforms for Swift Justice
With a backlog of 80,000 cases, the UK's justice system is in crisis. New government reforms aim to prioritise victims and deliver swifter justice. Read the analysis from a former prosecutor.
TikTok prankster jailed for biting shop attack
Gavin Davies, a TikToker with 31k followers, launched a violent assault in a Merthyr Tydfil shop. He bit a shopper's nose and was sentenced to 20 months. Read the full shocking details.
Jury trials scrapped in some cases to tackle court backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces major court reforms, including judge-only trials for some offences, as crown court backlog hits over 78,000 cases. Critics warn of eroding fundamental rights.
Jury trials scrapped in some cases to tackle court backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces plans to scrap jury trials for some offences and create 'swift courts' to tackle the record crown court backlog of over 78,000 cases. Critics warn it erodes a fundamental right.
Jury trials scrapped in bid to tackle court backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces plans to scrap jury trials for some offences and create 'swift courts' to tackle record crown court delays. Critics warn it erodes a fundamental right.
Jury trial rights cut for crimes under three-year sentences
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces sweeping court reforms to slash backlogs. Defendants facing less than three years in jail will lose automatic right to jury trial. Read the full details.
Twins jailed for brutal attack on friend and mother
Twin brothers Keiron and Jordan Lewis have been sentenced for a vicious, cocaine-fuelled assault that left their friend in a pool of blood. Read the full shocking details.
Teen jailed for stabbing girlfriend and killing cat
Steven Cornish, 19, sentenced for vicious Cardiff attacks on girlfriend and her cat while under influence of drugs. Read the full court details and sentencing.
95% of jury trials could be scrapped under Labour plans
Labour's proposed court reforms could eliminate jury trials for 95% of cases, threatening 800 years of legal tradition. Legal experts warn this could 'destroy justice as we know it'.
Radical Plan to Scrap Jury Trials for Most Cases
Justice Secretary David Lammy proposes removing jury trials for most crimes to tackle record 78,000-case court backlog. Critics warn this could 'destroy justice as we know it'.
Lammy's Plan: Jury Trials Only for Most Serious Crimes
Justice Secretary David Lammy suggests limiting jury trials to rape, murder, and manslaughter cases to tackle the 78,000-case court backlog. Discover the controversial plans for court reform.
Jury trials set to be scrapped for most crimes
The UK government considers limiting jury trials to serious offences like murder and rape to tackle the record 78,000-case court backlog. Discover the proposed reforms.
Bar Council: Don't Scrap Jury Trials for Court Backlog
The Bar Council warns the government against controversial plans to remove jury trials for some offences. Chair Barbara Mills argues fixing existing court inefficiencies should be the priority over a new, untested court system. Read the full analysis.
Activists Win Appeal Against MP Harassment Conviction
Two pro-Palestine activists have successfully overturned their convictions for harassing Labour MP Alex Davies-Jones. Read the full court ruling details and implications for free speech rights.
Trainee medic guilty of NHS hospital sex assaults
Trainee health worker Ieuan Crump, 27, faces a long prison sentence after being convicted of sexually assaulting two female patients during bladder scans at Grange Hospital in Cwmbran.
Mum's tribute to murdered teen Lainie Williams
The mother of Lainie Williams, 17, pays a heartbreaking tribute after her daughter was found stabbed to death in Cefn Fforest. A man has been charged with murder.
Teen appears in court for murder of ex-girlfriend, 17
Cameron Cheng, 18, has appeared in court charged with murdering his 17-year-old ex-girlfriend Lainie Williams and the attempted murder of her mother in South Wales. A trial date has been set for May 11.
Dad racially abused while dying after stabbing
Kamran Aman, 38, was fatally stabbed in Barry. Two teenagers accused of racist abuse as he lay dying. The trial for murder continues at Cardiff Crown Court.
Teen in court over murder of schoolgirl Lainie Williams
Cameron Cheng, 18, appears in court charged with murder of 17-year-old Lainie Williams and attempted murder of her mother. Follow for breaking updates on this tragic case.
Home Office Faces Legal Challenge Over Court Security
Exclusive: The Home Office confronts judicial review after being accused of failing to protect Liverpool's Crown Court from a suspected extremist threat, raising serious security concerns.
Page 1 of 4