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Bonaire sues Netherlands in landmark climate case

In an unprecedented legal move, the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire is suing the Netherlands government for failing to protect its residents from climate change impacts, marking a historic moment in environmental justice.

Tusk: "New Era for Poland" in EU Parliament Address

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk delivered a powerful address to the European Parliament, vowing to restore democratic values and European unity while confronting his nationalist predecessors.

Mother condemns Starmer over son's machete murder

Exclusive: The mother of a teenage boy brutally murdered with a machete delivers devastating critique of Keir Starmer's justice reforms and sentencing policies as violence surges across Britain.

Home Secretary plans to remove jury trials for protesters

Exclusive: The Home Secretary is considering removing the right to jury trials for protesters in England and Wales, sparking outrage from legal experts and civil liberties groups who warn it undermines a fundamental pillar of British justice.

800+ prisoners freed early in overcrowding crisis

The Ministry of Justice's radical early release scheme will see hundreds of prisoners freed weeks before their scheduled date, raising serious safety concerns among law enforcement and victims' groups.

No-fault divorce revolution transforms UK marriage laws

Groundbreaking reforms to marriage laws will introduce no-fault divorce in England and Wales, ending the blame game and reducing conflict for separating couples. Discover how this historic change will modernise family courts.

Texas Lawyers Face DOJ Civil Rights Investigation

The US Department of Justice has launched a civil rights investigation into legal professionals in McAllen, Texas, following serious allegations of misconduct and rights violations against local residents.

Starmer: Labour will defend ECHR membership

Keir Starmer commits to protecting Britain's membership in the European Convention on Human Rights, setting up a major political clash over immigration and sovereignty.

Trump Prosecuted Over Comey Firing in Obstruction Case

In an unprecedented legal move, the US Justice Department has filed criminal charges against former President Donald Trump for the 2017 firing of FBI Director James Comey, alleging obstruction of justice.

I Ate The UK's Most Expensive £50 Fish & Chips

A food writer braves the UK's priciest fish and chips at a Mayfair restaurant. Was the gold-leaf-dusted, champagne-battered cod worth the staggering £49.95 price tag? We reveal the full, shocking verdict.

Amy Coney Barrett's Judicial Memoir Divides Critics

US Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett's new memoir, 'Listening to the Law', offers a rare personal insight into her judicial philosophy and life, receiving a mixed critical reception for its blend of legal theory and personal narrative.

Corbyn Backs Sultana's New Left-Wing Project

Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn endorses Zarah Sultana's new 'Peace and Justice Project', signalling a major rift in the party and a new force on Britain's left-wing.

Solicitor General's Family Targeted in Glasgow Break-In

The family of Scotland's top law officer, Solicitor General Ruth Charteris KC, was subjected to a terrifying home invasion in Glasgow. Masked assailants forced their way into the property, stealing a luxury vehicle in a targeted attack that has sent shock

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'.

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