Dublin Court Rejects UK Man's Bid to Avoid Prosecution
James Lawrence fails in landmark High Court appeal to avoid facing justice in Britain for alleged offences, as judges rule UK courts are competent to handle his case.
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CPS Drops Charges Against Parliament Square Protesters
The Crown Prosecution Service has abandoned all charges against four individuals arrested under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2023 during a protest in Parliament Square, marking a significant moment for civil liberties in the UK.
24 More Charged in Palestine Action Crackdown - Total Hits 138
UK authorities have charged an additional 24 individuals with supporting the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, bringing the total number of accused to 138. The crackdown intensifies amid a nationwide effort to dismantle the banned organisation's net
Met Police Chief Demands Jury System Overhaul
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley calls for a major overhaul of the jury selection process, urging deeper vetting to weed out jurors with 'extreme views' that threaten the integrity of high-profile trials, including terrorism cases.
Teen Murderer Pictured After Fatal Revenge Stabbing
Exclusive: A 16-year-old murderer has been pictured for the first time after being convicted of a brutal revenge stabbing that claimed the life of another teenager in a senseless act of violence.
Police officer jailed for paedophile hunter blackmail plot
A corrupt Metropolitan Police officer has been jailed after orchestrating an elaborate blackmail scheme against a registered sex offender, posing as a vigilante paedophile hunter to extort him.
Pensioner jailed for sexual assault on sleeping train passenger
Valerie Kneale, 69, has been sentenced to two years in prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a young woman who was asleep on a late-night London Overground service. The disturbing incident, captured on CCTV, has sparked outrage.
England digitises forced adoption records for historic justice
A landmark digitisation project will centralise England's fragmented forced adoption records, offering thousands a chance to access their past and hold authorities accountable.
Teen smirks through sentencing for brutal schoolboy attack
A 16-year-old boy smirked and laughed as he was sentenced for a vicious assault that left a schoolboy with a fractured skull and bleeding on the brain. The shocking lack of remorse was condemned in court.
12 arrested after violent brawl outside Liverpool court
Twelve individuals arrested following a major violent disturbance outside Liverpool Crown Court, where football-related cases were being heard. Merseyside Police condemn the 'appalling' scenes.
Couple's drug empire crumbles over coded text messages
A drug-dealing couple from Northamptonshire faced justice after their incriminating 'nudge nudge' text messages about cocaine deals were uncovered by police, leading to their arrest and sentencing.
ICE arrests 150 criminal migrants as courts halt deportations
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement launches a major operation targeting convicted criminal illegal immigrants, arresting 150 fugitives. The crackdown comes as activist courts block deportations, sparking a fierce national security debate.
Judge blocks Trump from deporting Tren de Aragua gang
A US judge has rejected Donald Trump's bid to invoke a 1798 law to deport members of the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, a group now linked to brutal crimes in the UK and across the US.
Graham Linehan Arrested at Heathrow Under Communications Act
Comedy writer Graham Linehan was detained by police at Heathrow Airport under the Malicious Communications Act, sparking immediate outrage from free speech advocates and reigniting the debate over UK police powers.
UK Police Chiefs Demand Reforms Amid Soaring Officer Assaults
National police leaders across England, Wales, and Scotland call for immediate legal changes and better support systems as assaults on officers surge, highlighting a growing crisis in law enforcement safety.
Chainsaw Gang Jailed for £2M Sainsbury's Heist Spree
Four men sentenced to 19 years for a violent rampage using chainsaws to break into Sainsbury's stores, stealing over £2 million in a coordinated crime spree across England.
Miami Hit-and-Run Kills Young Mother, Suspect Arrested
A 26-year-old mother, Stephany Rosales, was killed in a devastating hit-and-run incident in Miami. The suspected driver, Yamilka Hernandez, 45, was arrested after her white Cadillac was found abandoned. The community is left mourning this senseless traged
Life for thug who stabbed stranger on Tube in random attack
A violent attacker has been sentenced to life in prison for a brutal, unprovoked knife attack on a stranger at Oxford Circus Tube station during the evening rush hour. Read the full shocking details.
Tinder rapist survived on berries during 28-day manhunt
Convicted sex offender Thomas Meehan evaded police for nearly a month by foraging for berries and drinking from streams in the Scottish wilderness before his dramatic capture, a court has heard.
Judges to Ignore Government Sentencing Demands
The Sentencing Council for England and Wales declares judicial independence, stating courts will base decisions on evidence, not political pressure from ministers.
UK Overhauls Sentencing: New Powers to Challenge Lenient Sentences
The UK Sentencing Council gains significant new powers, allowing it to proactively refer unduly lenient sentences to the Court of Appeal for review, marking a major shift in criminal justice policy.
New court rule: Judges must consider offender background
A landmark change in UK sentencing rules now requires judges to weigh an offender's social and cultural background, including experiences of racism and deprivation, potentially leading to more lenient sentences.
New UK sentencing rules for burglars favour tougher penalties
The Sentencing Council for England and Wales announces stricter guidelines for domestic burglaries, emphasising trauma impact and targeting repeat offenders with harsher penalties.
Lottery winner's fiancée jailed after police chase crash
Chantelle O'Dowda, engaged to £10m lottery winner Matt Topham, sentenced to 20 months for dangerous driving, drug possession, and assaulting police officers in Lincolnshire incident.
Mother's fury as daughter's killer gets hospital order
A grieving mother condemns the justice system after her daughter's cannabis-addict boyfriend receives a hospital order for her brutal murder, strangled in a jealous rage in Greater Manchester.
Serial Dine-and-Dash Couple Hunted After 3 Restaurant Scams
A brazen couple is being hunted by police after a dine-and-dash spree, leaving three restaurants with unpaid bills totalling hundreds of pounds in just four days. Their audacious scam has been caught on CCTV, sparking a nationwide manhunt.
Jan Moore: Westminster's 'Accidental Architect' Dies at 73
Tribute to the pioneering Commons clerk Jan Moore, whose behind-the-scenes work was instrumental in shaping the UK's devolution settlements and modernising parliamentary procedures.
Boy, 12, smiles after Westminster hit-and-run
Exclusive: Brave schoolboy Logan Carter is pictured smiling from his hospital bed as he recovers from a horrific hit-and-run near the Houses of Parliament. The 12-year-old was left with life-changing injuries after the shocking incident.
Texas signs judicial redistricting bill, critics cry foul
Governor Greg Abbott signs into law a sweeping redistricting plan for Texas's lower courts, a move critics decry as a partisan power grab that could disenfranchise minority voters and reshape the state's judicial landscape for years to come.
Man jailed for Nazi salute defence in Shropshire
A Shropshire man who claimed performing a Nazi salute was 'a human right' has been jailed for eight months. Thomas Sewell was convicted of racially aggravated harassment in Market Drayton.
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