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Epstein Grand Jury Files Ordered Released
A US federal judge compels the unsealing of Jeffrey Epstein grand jury transcripts, marking a major breakthrough under the new Epstein Files Transparency Act. Discover the details.
Jeffrey Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts to be Unsealed
A federal judge has approved the release of secret grand jury files into paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. Follow for the latest breaking news updates.
Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts to be Unsealed
A federal judge has ordered the unsealing of Jeffrey Epstein grand jury materials. The Justice Department must release the files by December 19. Read the latest developments.
Judge Orders Epstein Grand Jury Files Unsealed
A federal judge has ordered the unsealing of grand jury materials from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, as the DOJ faces a December 19 deadline to release files. Read the latest developments.
Judge orders release of Jeffrey Epstein grand jury files
A federal judge in Florida has ordered the unsealing of grand jury investigation files into the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The decision could reveal new details about the case.
Judge Orders Release of Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts
A US federal judge has ordered the release of secret grand jury transcripts from the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking cases, citing a new law. Discover the implications.
Grand Jury Rejects New Indictment Against Letitia James
A US grand jury has rejected a new attempt to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage fraud charges. The case, previously dismissed, was seen as politically motivated. Read the latest developments.
Grand Jury Declines to Re-Indict Letitia James
A US grand jury has declined to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on fraud charges, following a judge's ruling that the prosecutor was unlawfully appointed. Read the full analysis.
Grand Jury Rejects New Letitia James Indictment
A US grand jury has declined to issue a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James over mortgage fraud allegations. Read the full story on the latest legal and political clash.
Labour MPs threaten rebellion over jury trial reforms
Justice Secretary David Lammy is warned of a major backbench rebellion over plans to restrict jury trials in England and Wales. Read the full story on the growing opposition.
Maxwell: Grand Jury Release Could Harm Fair Retrial
Ghislaine Maxwell's legal team argues releasing sealed grand jury documents would cause 'severe prejudice', jeopardising a fair retrial. Full details on the latest court filing.
Legal Experts Defend Jury Trials in UK Justice System
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.
Labour defends plan to scrap juries in some criminal cases
A Labour minister has defended controversial plans to remove juries from some trials, stating judges with diversity training will do a 'good job'. Read the full debate on justice reforms.
Labour's Jury Trial Cuts Threaten Ancient Rights
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to slash jury trials by half, a stark reversal of his and Keir Starmer's past positions. Critics warn it's an assault on democracy and won't fix the court backlog.
Lammy's 'Swift Courts' Reform: A Jury Trial U-Turn
Lord Chancellor David Lammy announces 'swift courts' to tackle the justice backlog, scaling back jury trials for some offences. Explore the debate over this historic right.
Lammy's Jury Trial Plan Sparks Labour Rebellion in Commons
David Lammy's proposal to cut jury trials faces fierce backlash from his own MPs and a humiliating correction over the Victims' Commissioner. Read the full Westminster fallout.
Labour to Scrap Jury Trials for Certain Cases
The Labour government plans to abolish jury trials for some serious fraud and complex financial cases. Explore the reasons, legal arguments, and potential consequences of this major justice reform.
Jury trials to be scrapped for minor criminal cases
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to end jury trials for cases likely to result in under three-year sentences. Will this clear court backlogs or is it just a cost-saving measure? Explore the implications.
Labour's plan to slash jury trials sparks outcry
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to halve jury trials in England and Wales. Critics warn this dismantles a pillar of British justice without evidence it will clear the 78,000-case backlog. Read the full analysis.
Jury trials scrapped in some cases to tackle court backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces major court reforms, including judge-only trials for some offences, as crown court backlog hits over 78,000 cases. Critics warn of eroding fundamental rights.
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Jury trials scrapped in some cases to tackle court backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces plans to scrap jury trials for some offences and create 'swift courts' to tackle the record crown court backlog of over 78,000 cases. Critics warn it erodes a fundamental right.
Jury trials scrapped in bid to tackle court backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces plans to scrap jury trials for some offences and create 'swift courts' to tackle record crown court delays. Critics warn it erodes a fundamental right.
Jury trials to be axed for crimes with 3-year sentences
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to abolish jury trials for crimes likely to get 3 years or less, introducing 'swift courts'. Critics call it an attack on an ancient right.
Jury trials to be scrapped in thousands of cases
Justice Secretary David Lammy confirms sweeping court reforms, creating judge-only 'swift courts' for cases with sentences under three years to tackle the backlog. Read the full details.
Jury trial rights cut for crimes under three-year sentences
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces sweeping court reforms to slash backlogs. Defendants facing less than three years in jail will lose automatic right to jury trial. Read the full details.
KC Slams Lammy's Plan to Scrap Jury Trials for Most Cases
Justice Secretary David Lammy's leaked plan to restrict jury trials faces fierce criticism from Mary Prior KC, who warns it strips a fundamental right and ignores chronic underfunding. Listen to the full podcast episode.
Justice Secretary sets out reforms to tackle courts emergency
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces major reforms to tackle the record crown court backlog, including limiting jury trials and a £550m victim support fund. Will it deliver swift justice?
Lammy to overhaul justice system, may curb jury trials
Justice Secretary David Lammy unveils a 'fast and fair' plan to tackle the courts emergency, including limiting jury trials for less serious offences. Will it work?
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