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'.
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Jury trials to be scrapped for most crimes in UK
Labour's plan to end jury trials for all but the most serious offences faces furious backlash from lawyers who warn it will 'destroy justice as we know it' and undermine democracy. Discover the full story.
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.
Legal Fears Over Plan to Scrap Most Jury Trials
Justice Secretary David Lammy's controversial proposal to remove jury trials for most cases to tackle court backlogs faces strong opposition from barristers. Discover the legal concerns.
UK driving test changes focus on high-speed roads
New UK driving test rules now require longer practice on faster roads to improve safety. Learn how these changes impact learner drivers and tackle the test backlog.
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.
Government Plans to Curtail Jury Trials in England & Wales
Radical proposals by Sir Brian Leveson aim to tackle the record court backlog by moving thousands of trials from juries to judges. Could this reshape Britain's justice system?
Jury Trial Rights Removed in Justice Overhaul
Ministers plan to remove jury trial rights for thousands of cases to tackle court backlogs. Critics warn this threatens fundamental justice principles. Read the full story.
NHS Fails to Cut Waiting Times as Promised
A damning report reveals NHS England is failing to meet its recovery plan targets, with millions still facing long waits for scans and treatment. Discover the full story.
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.
Labour's costly asylum plan faces system collapse
Shabana Mahmood's asylum reforms risk overloading the Home Office with 70,000 annual reviews while handing political advantage to the far right. Discover the alternative solution.
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.
Immigration Court Backlog Doubles to Over 121,000
The immigration tribunal backlog has more than doubled to over 121,000 cases, new data reveals. Discover how this impacts the £4.7bn asylum system and taxpayer costs.
Driving test overhaul: Bots banned, military called in
The UK government bans bots and third parties from booking driving tests and enlists military examiners to tackle the severe 668,000-learner backlog. Find out how the new rules affect you.
Military Help to Cut Driving Test Waiting Times
The UK government is deploying military driving examiners to conduct civilian tests, creating 6,500 extra slots. New rules also target test resellers. Learn how this affects learner drivers.
Army examiners join fight against driving test backlog
Military driving examiners deployed to deliver 6,500 extra tests annually. New rules target third-party bots reselling appointments. Learn how this affects learner drivers across the UK.
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.
Starmer's NHS pledge: 40,000 extra weekly appointments
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer unveils bold plan to clear NHS backlog with 40,000 extra weekly appointments funded by clamping down on non-dom tax loopholes in major pre-election pledge.
Lucy Ward: Joey Barton's posts scared me
Broadcaster Lucy Ward gives emotional testimony about fearing for her safety after former footballer Joey Barton targeted her with misogynistic social media posts in landmark online abuse case.
Tommy Robinson jailed for contempt of court
English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson has been sentenced to prison after being found in contempt of court for filming defendants in an active criminal case and broadcasting the footage online.
Judge's 'Bend the Knee' outburst in court goes viral
A judge erupted in fury at Leeds Crown Court when a defendant refused to stand, shouting 'Bend the knee!' in a dramatic courtroom confrontation that's gone viral.
Driving test crisis: 18-month waits force learners to travel
UK learner drivers face unprecedented delays with waiting times stretching to 18 months, forcing many to travel hundreds of miles and pay premium prices for last-minute test slots.
UK Asylum Appeals Surge Overwhelms Courts
Britain's immigration courts face collapse as asylum appeals surge to unprecedented levels, creating dangerous backlogs and raising serious concerns about public safety.
Labour to clear asylum backlog and end migrant hotels
Sir Keir Starmer commits to clearing asylum backlog and closing costly migrant hotels within months through new processing centres and enforcement measures.
Home Office spends millions on asylum hotels in Inverness
Exclusive investigation uncovers UK government spending over £6.7 million on hotel accommodations for asylum seekers in Inverness alone, as backlog crisis deepens.
Labour's plan to clear asylum backlog and end hotel use
Exclusive: Labour reveals comprehensive strategy to clear asylum backlog and move migrants out of expensive hotels, tackling both humanitarian concerns and public spending.
Tate Modern attacker loses sentence appeal
Jonty Bravery, who threw a six-year-old boy from the Tate Modern viewing platform, has failed to reduce his 15-year prison sentence in a shocking court ruling that has gripped the nation.
MPs demand Home Office action on asylum backlog crisis
Senior Conservative MP Karen Bradley leads parliamentary scrutiny as Home Office faces mounting pressure over delayed asylum decisions and management failures.
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