Labour urged to raise age of criminal responsibility
A major report demands Labour raises the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14, arguing the current law harms vulnerable children. Read the full findings.
A major report demands Labour raises the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14, arguing the current law harms vulnerable children. Read the full findings.
Former Supreme Court President Lady Hale leads calls to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14, citing neuroscience and international norms. The government opposes the change.
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.
Barristers argue jurors provide a crucial 'humane perspective' that professional judges cannot. Discover why calls to slash jury use face fierce opposition from legal professionals.
Exclusive: A prison officer reveals Britain's most notorious inmate Charles Bronson could be released within months after nearly 50 years in custody, despite his violent reputation.
Former PC David Carrick, who served with the Metropolitan Police for two decades, has been revealed as one of Britain's most prolific sex offenders after admitting 49 criminal charges including 24 counts of rape against multiple women.
A 29-year-old suspect from Mansfield faces multiple charges after a crime spree spanning Nottinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, and ending with a dramatic arrest in Islington, London.
A prominent women's rights activist is confronting criminal allegations following a dramatic public confrontation where a transgender woman's umbrella was allegedly damaged during a tense exchange at a London station.
A Metropolitan Police firearms officer has been charged with actual bodily harm after deploying a Taser during a search operation in west London, raising serious questions about use of force protocols.
A groundbreaking NSW review recommends raising the age of criminal responsibility to 14, arguing younger children lack moral capacity and require protection, not punishment.
Alleged organised crime figure Ferras Merhi, the first person charged under Australia's new 'Guardian Shield' laws, has faced court in a landmark case that could redefine how authorities tackle sophisticated criminal networks.
Exclusive investigation reveals how the notorious Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua is transforming into an international criminal empire, with operations spreading across Latin America and raising alarm among global law enforcement agencies.
A 20-year-old man faces serious charges after a Metropolitan Police officer was shot during a dramatic incident in Westminster, just metres from the Houses of Parliament.
Rapper Playboi Carti has been formally charged with assault following an alleged physical altercation involving his girlfriend and a limousine driver in London. The shocking incident has sent shockwaves through the music industry.
Former National Security Advisor John Bolton faces federal indictment for alleged illegal lobbying activities, marking a dramatic escalation in legal troubles for Trump-era officials.
Exclusive: A veteran crime journalist reveals the terrifying common denominator linking the world's most notorious mass killers after conducting unprecedented prison interviews.
Former Trump administration EPA head David Samson faces criminal prosecution in Manhattan for allegedly making false statements to Congress about his communications with Trump allies.
Two primary school children have been formally charged after a serious incident involving a firearm in Westminster, leaving community members and authorities deeply concerned about youth crime.
Ex-Trump national security advisor John Bolton faces criminal indictment for mishandling classified documents, marking another high-profile case in America's ongoing classified materials saga.
Former Trump security advisor John Bolton claims he's facing criminal indictment in a 'vengeance' move by the ex-president, while legal experts question the timing ahead of November elections.
A 31-year-old man has appeared in court charged with selling a lethal substance online to a vulnerable woman who later took her own life, in a case raising serious questions about internet safety.
Three men have been formally charged in connection with the death of a woman whose body was discovered on Brighton beach, as Sussex Police continue their investigation into the tragic incident.
Australian racing driver Joey Mawson has been charged with allegedly sexually assaulting a nurse who previously cared for F1 legend Michael Schumacher, with the case now proceeding through Swiss courts.
A 29-year-old hiker has been charged with false reporting after triggering an extensive rescue operation in New Mexico's challenging Rio Grande Gorge.
A Hamburg man faces criminal charges after allegedly filming and sharing footage of a 16-year-old's fatal fall, sparking outrage across Germany about online content regulation.
Explosive reports suggest former National Security Advisor John Bolton could face criminal charges for allegedly mishandling classified information in his controversial memoir.
A shocking animal welfare case unfolds in Florida as authorities discover multiple deceased dogs in a woman's freezer during a welfare check, leading to serious criminal charges.
A Tennessee district attorney has abruptly resigned after being indicted in connection with a brutal triple homicide case that has rocked the local legal community.
A distinguished neurosurgeon faces criminal charges after performing an unorthodox cranial procedure on his own daughter using a power drill in their family home, raising serious questions about medical ethics and parental responsibility.
In a shocking twist of American justice, a Texas father faces murder charges after protecting his daughter from an armed intruder. Michael John O'Malley's campaign for sheriff takes a devastating turn as his son fights for freedom.