Lammy Unveils Sweeping Court Reforms, Scrapping Some Jury Trials
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces bold reforms to clear the Crown Court backlog, including judge-only trials for less serious crimes. Will this plan deliver swift justice?
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Lammy to unveil major UK justice system reforms
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces major justice reforms to tackle record court backlogs and put victims first. Could jury trials be restricted?
Lammy's plan to restrict jury trials in England & Wales
Exclusive: David Lammy's radical plan to abolish jury trials for most cases, handling over 30,000 annually by judges alone. Is this the solution to the 78,000-case backlog? Read our analysis.
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.
Prison guard: Notorious robber Bronson set for release
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.
Prison Crisis: Wrongful Releases Expose Broken System
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's prison service is buckling under systemic pressures, with mistaken releases reaching critical levels. Discover how institutional failures, not individual errors, are putting public safety at risk.
Prison Crisis: Lammy Confronts PM Over Escalating Escapes
Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy exposes Britain's crumbling prison system as escape incidents surge and staffing crises deepen during fiery PMQs exchange.
Wandsworth inmate freed after 17 years maintains innocence
Billy Smith walks free from Wandsworth Prison after nearly two decades behind bars, continuing to protest his innocence in a controversial conviction that has drawn comparisons to the Post Office scandal.
Wrongly jailed 43 years, now detained by ICE
After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, Glynn Simmons faces further detention by ICE despite his exoneration, highlighting serious concerns about justice system failures.
Govt delays justice reforms after Olivia Pratt-Korbel tragedy
Ministers under fire as long-awaited legislation to protect witnesses and victims remains stalled, nearly two years after nine-year-old Olivia's murder shocked the nation.
Early Release of Violent Criminals Halted Amid Prison Crisis
Shock policy reversal sees dangerous offenders kept behind bars as UK prison system reaches breaking point. Exclusive details on which criminals are affected.
Foreign offender prison release sparks justice system crisis
A controversial decision to release a foreign offender before sentencing has triggered fierce criticism from Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy, raising serious questions about UK prison protocols.
Children Under 14 'Incapable of Evil' - NSW Review
A groundbreaking NSW review recommends raising the age of criminal responsibility to 14, arguing younger children lack moral capacity and require protection, not punishment.
IPP sentences called 'national embarrassment' by prison staff
Exclusive: Prison officers join mounting pressure to reform controversial IPP sentences, with nearly 3,000 inmates still incarcerated beyond tariff completion.
First 'Guardian Shield' charge: Alleged crime boss in court
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.
Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang expands globally
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.
Mass Killers Share Chilling Pattern, Veteran Journalist Reveals
Exclusive: A veteran crime journalist reveals the terrifying common denominator linking the world's most notorious mass killers after conducting unprecedented prison interviews.
Kai Shannon: New Doubts in Murder Conviction
An explosive investigation reveals new forensic analysis and witness testimony that challenges the conviction of Kai Shannon for murder, raising serious questions about British justice.
Man freed after 32 years of wrongful conviction
Glynn Simmons becomes longest-serving US prisoner exonerated after spending over three decades behind bars for crime he didn't commit. His emotional journey to freedom reveals shocking flaws in justice system.
Sex offender on bail for 8 attacks charged with murder
Exclusive investigation reveals how a registered sex offender, free on bail despite multiple violent assaults against women, now stands accused of strangling a sex worker to death in a case exposing critical flaws in the justice system.
Premier League footballer jailed for two years after rape conviction
Professional footballer receives controversial two-year sentence for raping woman at his home, as campaigners condemn 'lenient' punishment and call for justice reform.
Rape victim tells court: 'I never gave consent'
Gisele Pelicot bravely faces her convicted rapist in appeal court, revealing she never consented as harrowing video of the abuse is played during proceedings.
Violent prisoner escapes Victoria system, commits crimes interstate
Exclusive investigation reveals how a dangerous prisoner exploited legal loopholes to escape Victoria's justice system and commit serious offences across state borders, raising urgent questions about public safety.
Stephen Lawrence's killer refuses to admit murder role
Exclusive: David Norris, one of Stephen Lawrence's murderers, continues to deny involvement in the racist killing despite being convicted, jeopardising his chances of parole in dramatic prison showdown.
Rapist claimed sleeping victim was 'willing partner' in appeal
Exclusive: Gisele Pelicot's attacker argued in court appeal that her snoring and flinching during violent assault indicated consent, in case that has horrified legal experts and victims' advocates across Britain.
Mother: Authorities pandering to daughter's killer hinders grief
The heartbroken mother of murdered teenager Holly Newton speaks out against authorities for 'pandering' to her daughter's killer, claiming it has severely impacted her family's ability to grieve properly.
Freed repeat offender kills two women in SF DUI crash
Exclusive investigation reveals how Troy McAlister, released early under San Francisco's progressive reforms, went on to kill two women while driving stolen and intoxicated - exposing fatal flaws in the justice system.
Maxwell's Supreme Court appeal rejected
Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell faces continued imprisonment as America's highest court refuses to hear her appeal against sex trafficking convictions.
Ghislaine Maxwell files Supreme Court appeal over conviction
Ghislaine Maxwell launches desperate Supreme Court appeal against her 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, arguing controversial legal grounds in final bid for freedom.
Maxwell's final appeal rejected by Supreme Court
The UK socialite's last-ditch attempt to overturn her 20-year sentence for sex trafficking has been decisively shut down by America's highest court, cementing her fate.
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