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Hennepin County's progressive prosecutor Mary Moriarty faces mounting criticism as her lenient approach to juvenile offenders coincides with rising violent crime rates in Minneapolis.
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Scotland abolishes 'not proven' verdict after centuries
In a landmark legal reform, the Scottish Government has passed legislation to abolish the controversial 'not proven' verdict, fundamentally altering the country's unique three-verdict justice system that has stood for centuries.
KC: Legal Aid Reform 'Astonishing Act of Self-Harm'
In a scathing critique, Thomas Ross KC warns that removing specialist criminal barristers from the Legal Aid Agency's advisory panel is a catastrophic move that will undermine fair trials and worsen the crisis in the UK's justice system.
Scotland's 'Not Proven' Verdict Faces Historic Abolition Vote
Exclusive: Scotland's controversial third verdict, branded an 'affront to justice' by critics, faces abolition as MSPs prepare for a landmark vote. Discover the verdict's bloody history and why campaigners demand its end.
Scotland Scraps 'Not Proven' Verdict in Legal Overhaul
The Scottish Parliament has voted to abolish the controversial 'not proven' verdict, a unique feature of Scots law for centuries. This landmark decision streamlines the justice system into a binary choice of 'guilty' or 'not guilty'.
Labour's Safe Seat Shake-Up Exposes Democratic Crisis
Exclusive analysis reveals how Labour's proposed constituency reform in Knowsley, Liverpool, exposes a deep crisis in British democracy. Discover why safe seats are undermining voter representation and what it means for the future of UK politics.
Innocent Woman Jailed 16 Months in Shocking Court Mistake
A British woman endured 16 months of wrongful imprisonment after being mistaken for her criminal father in a catastrophic court mix-up. Her harrowing story exposes critical flaws in the justice system.
Inside Hellhole Jail Where Charlie Kirk Was Held: Shocking Conditions
Exclusive investigation reveals the squalid reality of Atlanta's infamous jail system, dubbed a 'hellhole' by inmates and activists, following conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's brief detention.
Labour Unveils Plan to Abolish House of Lords in Major Reform
Shadow ministers Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell announce sweeping constitutional reforms to modernise British democracy, including abolishing the House of Lords and empowering local communities.
SNP's Soft Justice: Sex Offenders Dodge Prison Sentences
Exclusive investigation reveals a crisis in Scotland's justice system under the SNP, with hundreds of serious sexual offenders avoiding prison sentences. Victims' groups express outrage as data shows a pattern of lenient sentencing.
Nigeria Mob Violence: Innocent Man Lynched Over Phone Theft
A horrific case of mob violence in Nigeria saw a young man brutally killed by a crowd after being falsely accused of stealing a mobile phone, highlighting the country's crisis of 'jungle justice'.
Progressive Zohran Mamdani Launches Radical NYC Mayoral Bid
New York's mayoral race sees a seismic shift as Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani launches an unapologetically progressive campaign, challenging establishment politics with bold housing and economic reforms.
Woman's 61-year-old wrongful conviction for biting rapist overturned
A Belgian woman, wrongfully convicted for biting her rapist's tongue in 1960, has been formally acquitted after a six-decade fight for justice. Read the full story of this historic overturn.
US Justice Dept probes Charlotte police over civil rights concerns
The US Department of Justice has initiated a sweeping civil rights investigation into the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, focusing on use of force and discriminatory policing practices following the controversial shooting of a man in 2021.
Record number of offenders avoid court in Scotland
Exclusive figures reveal a dramatic surge in criminals being diverted from prosecution to social work schemes in Scotland, with over 34,000 cases recorded last year. Critics warn of a 'soft-touch' justice system as serious offenders, including those charg
Farage: Abolish House of Lords - An Insult to Democracy
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage declares the House of Lords an 'insult to democracy' and vows to make its abolition a central election pledge, shifting focus from patriotic symbols to constitutional reform.
Banksy claims new mural on London's Royal Courts of Justice
The enigmatic street artist Banksy has officially authenticated a powerful new piece on the walls of London's Royal Courts of Justice, depicting a child using a pressure washer to create a crimson spatter effect, in a classic critique of the justice syste
Banksy targets Royal Courts of Justice with new artwork
The anonymous street artist Banksy has claimed a new piece on the wall of the Royal Courts of Justice in London, featuring striking green paint splatters, in a move interpreted as a commentary on the UK justice system.
Forensic Watchdog Failing Wrongly Convicted, Experts Warn
A damning report reveals the Forensic Science Regulator lacks the expertise to properly assess miscarriages of justice, leaving innocent people trapped in prison. Experts demand urgent reform.
Farage Demands Electoral Reform Over 'Unfair' System
Brexit architect Nigel Farage has launched a scathing attack on the UK's 'first past the post' electoral system, branding it 'fundamentally undemocratic' after new analysis revealed his Reform UK party could secure millions of votes with minimal parliamen
Yvette Cooper Appointed Justice Secretary in Starmer Cabinet
Labour veteran Yvette Cooper takes on the crucial Justice Secretary role in Keir Starmer's new government, tasked with reforming the UK's justice system and prisons.
Yvette Cooper Appointed Justice Secretary in Starmer Cabinet
Labour's Yvette Cooper takes on the crucial role of Justice Secretary in Keir Starmer's new government, bringing decades of political experience to the Ministry of Justice.
DOJ Reviews Jury Trial System for England and Wales
The UK government is reviewing the jury trial system, with proposals to reduce jury sizes and limit complex cases. Discover the potential impact on justice.
Lammy Appointed Justice Secretary in Starmer Cabinet
Sir Keir Starmer appoints David Lammy as Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary in Labour's first cabinet, signalling major legal reforms ahead.
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.
Minnesota Man Freed After 25-Year Wrongful Conviction
Bryan Hooper walks free after a quarter-century behind bars as Minnesota court overturns wrongful murder conviction, exposing systemic justice failures.
DOJ Report: Minneapolis Police Engaged in Systemic Racism
A damning US Justice Department investigation reveals a culture of systemic racism, excessive force, and discrimination within the Minneapolis Police Department, two years after the murder of George Floyd.
Farage Declares Reform UK as 'New Opposition' to Labour
Nigel Farage declares Reform UK the 'new opposition' to Labour, vowing to overhaul Britain's electoral system and take millions of votes from the Conservatives after a stormy post-election conference.
Farage slams 'paper mache' prisons in justice system attack
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has launched a scathing attack on the UK's prison system, labelling jails as 'paper mache' and condemning the government's early release scheme as a dangerous failure.
MPs Slam Unelected House of Lords in Fiery Reform Debate
A dramatic parliamentary debate has erupted over the future of the House of Lords, with MPs condemning the unelected chamber as 'indefensible' and demanding urgent democratic reform for the UK's political system.
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