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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Omaze winner's husband jailed for child sex offences
Anthony Doyle, husband of a £3m Omaze winner, jailed for over six years for sex attacks on young girls. His wife has filed for divorce. Read 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.
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.
Plymouth pair jailed for brutal machete stabbing
Tommy McTighe and Gemma Vanstone have been sentenced for a premeditated stabbing in Plymouth. Read the shocking details of the attack and the court's verdict.
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.
Burglar caught on CCTV smashing into Peterborough property
CCTV footage captures convicted burglar James Clayton smashing his way into a Peterborough property. The 41-year-old has been jailed for over two years. Watch the shocking footage.
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.
Teenager jailed for fatal Felixstowe car crash
An 18-year-old has been sentenced to four years in prison for causing the death of a 74-year-old woman by hitting her with a powerful sports car. Read the full story of the Felixstowe tragedy.
Man turns up drunk for his own drink-drive sentencing
A 49-year-old man due for drink-driving sentencing had his case adjourned after arriving at court intoxicated. The magistrate issued a stern warning for his next hearing. Read the full story.
Driver admits causing death of 7-year-old Elsie
Veselin Dudenski, 39, pleads guilty to causing the death of Elsie Gascoigne, 7, by dangerous driving on the B1202 in Lincolnshire. He has been remanded into custody ahead of sentencing. Read the full story.
Soldier jailed for fatal stabbing of love rival
Kai Sainz-Stafford, 24, has been sentenced to over six years for manslaughter after stabbing Sam Siviter through the heart while on bail for another knife attack. Read the full story.
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.
Police: Sentencing Reforms Driving Crime Surge
Senior police leaders warn that government changes to prison sentencing are directly contributing to a surge in violent crime, shoplifting, and anti-social behaviour as offenders avoid custody.
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.
Predatory couple jailed for horrific child abuse campaign
A predatory husband and wife duo, including a former hockey coach, have been sentenced to decades in prison for systematically abusing vulnerable children over years in a case that has shocked the nation.
Teen sentenced for Mikey Roynon Bath house party death
A 16-year-old boy has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the manslaughter of 15-year-old Mikey Roynon during a violent altercation at a Bath house party, in a case that has shocked the community and raised concerns about youth violence.
Retired Doctor Jailed for Child Sex Offences
A former GP who abused his position of trust to commit horrific sexual offences against a young girl has been sentenced to 12 years behind bars in a shocking case that has rocked the medical community.
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.
Two arrested in Louvre's €76 million crown jewels heist
French authorities have apprehended two suspects linked to the spectacular 2019 Louvre Museum robbery where priceless crown jewels worth €76 million were stolen in a brazen daylight raid.
Laughing rapist jailed for 13 years after horrific attack
A depraved predator who laughed while subjecting a woman to a horrific sexual assault in her own home has been sentenced to 13 years behind bars. Read the shocking details of the case that has left a community reeling.
Ex-minister's Covid testing firm 'shoddy', court hears
Exclusive: Shahid Malik's company Diagnostic Laboratory Solutions allegedly provided unreliable COVID-19 tests during pandemic while receiving millions in government contracts.
Bristol man jailed for 12 years after police attack
A violent offender who launched a brutal assault on police officers at a Bristol station has been sentenced to 12 years imprisonment at Bristol Crown Court.
Met Police Officer Faces Murder Charge After Supreme Court Ruling
A landmark Supreme Court decision has cleared the path for a Metropolitan Police officer to stand trial for the murder of Jermaine Baker during a 2015 police operation in Wood Green, redefining police immunity boundaries.
Lostprophets fan jailed for arranging baby abuse
A depraved Lostprophets fan who arranged for the abuse of a baby faces extended prison time in a case that exposed the darkest corners of online grooming networks.
Man accused of killing paedophile frontman refuses court
A man charged with the murder of former Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins, a convicted paedophile, has refused to leave his prison cell for a court hearing, causing dramatic delays in the high-profile case.
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