Lammy's jury trial reforms address UK justice crisis
Justice Secretary David Lammy proposes limiting jury trials to tackle England and Wales' 80,000-case backlog. Could this reform save Britain's collapsing justice system? Read our analysis.
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Lammy's jury trial cuts threaten UK justice system
Justice Secretary David Lammy's plan to slash jury trials risks undermining public confidence in UK courts while attempting to clear the massive case backlog. Read why this controversial proposal alarms legal experts.
Government U-turn on Controversial Jury Trial Plans
Justice Secretary David Lammy faces a furious backlash over plans to scrap most jury trials. Read the latest on this constitutional crisis and what it means for British justice.
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.
Lammy's Plan: Jury Trials Only for Most Serious Crimes
Justice Secretary David Lammy suggests limiting jury trials to rape, murder, and manslaughter cases to tackle the 78,000-case court backlog. Discover the controversial plans for court reform.
Jury trials set to be scrapped for most crimes
The UK government considers limiting jury trials to serious offences like murder and rape to tackle the record 78,000-case court backlog. Discover the proposed reforms.
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.
New UK contempt laws to tackle online misinformation
Major reforms to contempt of court laws proposed to help police and media fill information voids after incidents like the Southport attack. Learn how this impacts public safety and justice.
Kim Kardashian tearful over prison attack that almost killed her
Reality star Kim Kardashian emotionally reveals details of a chilling prison incident that nearly turned fatal, sharing her trauma in a raw, tearful confession about her criminal justice reform work.
Triple Lock Unsustainable Warns Reform UK's Tice
Richard Tice warns Britain's cherished state pension triple lock is financially unsustainable, sparking debate over intergenerational fairness and future retirement security.
Farage's Reform UK unveils radical election manifesto
Reform UK unveils radical election platform featuring income tax cuts, NHS reform, and tough immigration measures while scrapping net zero commitments.
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.
Judge's 'Bend the Knee' outburst in court goes viral
A judge erupted in fury at Leeds Crown Court when a defendant refused to stand, shouting 'Bend the knee!' in a dramatic courtroom confrontation that's gone viral.
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.
No Pants Court Hearing Sparks Judicial Fury in Detroit
A Detroit court hearing descends into chaos as multiple defendants appear virtually without trousers, prompting stern judicial rebuke and raising questions about remote proceedings decorum.
Farage's Reform UK Demands Government Overhaul
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage confronts Labour's Jess Phillips over Home Office failures and calls for sweeping government reforms in heated political debate.
Labour's Housing Revolution: 1.5M New Homes Planned
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's transformative planning reforms to accelerate housebuilding, tackle the housing crisis, and boost economic growth across Britain.
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.
House of Lords Under Pressure: Calls for Radical Reform
The House of Lords faces mounting pressure for fundamental reform as critics question its composition and effectiveness in modern British democracy. Discover why experts are demanding change.
John Major: Tory-Reform alliance "beyond stupid"
Former Conservative PM delivers blistering attack on his old party's potential pact with Reform UK, warning it threatens Britain's international standing and democratic values.
Farage: Cut 140,000 Civil Service Jobs, Ban Woke Agenda
Nigel Farage announces radical plan to cut Civil Service by 140,000 positions, making it easier to dismiss officials while banning diversity initiatives in sweeping Whitehall overhaul.
Reform UK: Let Ministers Override International Law
Danny Kruger's Reform UK party unveils radical constitutional reforms that would grant ministers power to disregard international treaties, sparking legal and diplomatic concerns.
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.
Farage's prison ship plan branded 'fantasy island' solution
Reform UK leader's controversial plan to house prisoners on floating jails faces overwhelming criticism from penal reform groups and political opponents who brand it unworkable and inhumane.
Labour in panic as Reform surge threatens election plans
Exclusive: Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell reveals deep concerns about Reform UK's growing influence as internal polling shows potential vote splitting catastrophe for Keir Starmer.
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