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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.

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.

Sister Demands Justice Reform After Brother's Death

Jade Akoum reveals how her brother Yousef Makki's background was 'weaponised' in court after his fatal stabbing. She calls for urgent criminal justice system reforms to protect working-class victims.

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.

Farage: Reform UK Now Main Opposition to Labour

Nigel Farage delivered a fiery speech in Derby, positioning Reform UK as the true opposition to Labour and vowing to build a mass national movement against the political establishment.

South Korea ends 70-year tattoo ban in landmark ruling

In a historic victory for personal freedom, South Korea's Constitutional Court strikes down the nation's 70-year ban on non-medical tattooing, decriminalising thousands of artists and signalling a cultural shift.

Trump food stamp crackdown overturned by judges

In a landmark ruling, federal judges have struck down Trump-era restrictions that would have stripped nearly 700,000 Americans of vital food stamp benefits, dealing a significant blow to the former administration's welfare reform agenda.

California's Gerrymandering Showdown: Prop 50 Explained

As California voters face a critical decision on Proposition 50, experts warn that partisan gerrymandering threatens the very foundations of democratic representation. Discover how this landmark proposal could reshape American politics.

Swinney blasts Farage's Scottish politics bid

Scotland's First Minister delivers scathing critique of Reform UK leader's potential move north of the border, questioning his commitment to Scottish interests amid constitutional tensions.

MPs challenge King Charles's parliamentary role

Exclusive: Senior MPs and Republic campaigners demand removal of King Charles from parliamentary processes, calling for urgent democratic reforms in the monarchy's political influence.

Barristers win right to remove court wigs

In a historic move, barristers in England and Wales can now ditch traditional wigs after legal chiefs rule them culturally insensitive in modern courtroom proceedings.

Gerwyn Price demands darts reform

Welsh darts sensation Gerwyn Price calls for urgent changes to professional darts, citing inconsistent organisation and player welfare concerns in explosive interview.

Labour and Plaid Cymru agree historic Senedd reform

In a groundbreaking political move, Labour and Plaid Cymru have reached an agreement to radically reform the Welsh Parliament, increasing members and changing voting systems in the biggest shake-up since devolution.

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