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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.

Vail Resorts ordered to pay $12.4m in ski negligence case

A Colorado jury has ordered Vail Resorts to pay $12.4 million in damages after a ski instructor's negligence led to a catastrophic crash, leaving a client with permanent brain injuries. The case raises serious questions about safety protocols at major ski

UK Jury System Review Amid Bias Concerns in Protest Trials

A major review of the UK's jury system is underway, sparked by concerns over juror bias in politically charged trials. The Law Commission is investigating potential reforms to ensure fair trials in an era of heightened activism.

Verdicts In: The Week's Top UK Culture Picks Revealed

The Guardian's critics deliver their verdicts on the week's hottest tickets, from a gripping new TV legal drama and a powerful stage play to a celebrated Essex honey and a must-visit London exhibition.

Jury deliberates in Matt Wright helicopter death trial

The jury in the trial of TV star Matt Wright has retired to consider its verdict over the helicopter crash that killed his close friend and business partner, Chris 'Willow' Wilson, in Norfolk. The high-profile case centres on allegations of negligence and

Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Subway Sandwich Thrower

A Florida grand jury has declined to indict the woman who threw a sandwich at former Attorney General Pam Bondi, in a case that has sparked debate over free speech and prosecutorial discretion.

Met Police Fury Over Jury Rights Protest Arrests

The Metropolitan Police is under fire after arresting peaceful protesters outside the Old Bailey for informing the public about their full legal rights as jurors. The move, condemned by MPs and civil liberties groups, raises serious questions about freedo

UK bans Palestine Action under terrorism legislation

The UK government has officially outlawed Palestine Action under terrorism legislation, sparking fierce debate over protest rights and jury independence. Activists vow to continue demonstrations despite the ban.

Middle-Class Mother's 377-Day Prison Torment Exposed

Shocking details emerge of Lucy Connolly's traumatic incarceration, with prison officers describing her as the most terrified inmate they had ever encountered during her year-long ordeal behind bars.

US Braces for Protests as Trump Jury Deliberates

Major US cities including New York, Washington, and Minneapolis are deploying National Guard troops and erecting security barriers ahead of potential widespread unrest linked to the imminent verdict in Donald Trump's criminal trial.

Chris Pratt & Katy Perry Called for Jury Duty

Hollywood A-listers Chris Pratt and Katy Perry have been called for jury service in a high-stakes trial, forcing a pause in their entertainment schedules. The Independent reports on the celebrity legal summons.

Sheffield Cult Leader's Sex Offence Trial Collapses

The high-profile trial of former Nine O'Clock Service priest Christopher Brain, accused of historical sex offences against young women in his Sheffield-based Christian group, has been abruptly halted after the jury was discharged.

Judge Blocks Release of Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts

A Florida judge denies the release of grand jury transcripts from the 2006 Jeffrey Epstein probe, shielding key witness testimonies and reigniting debates over judicial transparency in a case mired in scandal.

Labour councillor slams jury in protest case

Labour councillor Ricky Jones has sparked outrage after suggesting a jury was 'overwhelmed' and 'not thinking' during a trial involving anti-government protesters. Jones, who was present at the demonstration, made the remarks in a heated social media post

Aboriginal man dies alone in NSW custody

The tragic death of an Aboriginal man in a NSW prison without his family by his side has reignited calls for urgent reform in communication policies.

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