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.
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.
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.
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.
The Australian opposition has launched fierce accusations against the Labor government, claiming they're deliberately concealing correspondence between the Prime Minister and ministers, sparking a major transparency debate in Canberra.
A Melbourne man accused of multiple heinous crimes including bestiality, child abuse, and rape has lost his legal battle to keep case details secret as shocking allegations emerge.
Former President Donald Trump's high-profile legal team, including Kash Patel and Pam Bondi, made a striking appearance at a San Francisco appeals court hearing, signalling intense focus on a crucial case with significant implications.
Scottish Conservative leader demands transparency as Glasgow acid attacker seeks early release, raising public safety concerns about secretive parole hearings.
English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson could face jail time after allegedly filming defendants outside Leeds Crown Court and confronting a police officer during heated exchange.
Exclusive analysis reveals the Labor government is failing its own transparency commitments, with freedom of information delays and rejections reaching record levels despite election promises.
Exclusive: The FBI has launched a covert investigation into mysterious wreckage discovered near the notorious Area 51 military base, with officials remaining tight-lipped about the origins of the unidentified object that crashed in the Nevada desert.
In a controversial 6-3 decision, America's highest court has struck down local bans on conversion therapy, reigniting debates over LGBTQ+ protections and states' rights.
Game of Thrones actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, famous for playing Jaime Lannister, has been spared a driving ban after being caught speeding in his BMW. The star argued a ban would cause 'exceptional hardship' to his American wife who cannot drive in the UK
A professional horsewoman from Oxfordshire has avoided prison after a violent attack on her boyfriend, where she struck him with a gin bottle and stabbed him with a shard of glass following a drunken argument.
Former Apprentice star Thomas Skinner spills the beans on Strictly Come Dancing's intense behind-the-scenes secrecy, revealing contestants are locked away to prevent leaks ahead of the live shows.
A brutal and unprovoked attack by welder Liam Thorpe, fuelled by 'blind rage', left a man with catastrophic injuries including a fractured skull and bleeding on the brain. The shocking court case reveals the details of the vicious assault in Hull.
A Ukrainian national has been sentenced to life imprisonment by an Indonesian court for running a sophisticated crystal methamphetamine laboratory from a rented villa in Bali, marking a severe crackdown on the island's drug trade.
A single mother from the UK was nearly imprisoned after a court mix-up over her son's school attendance. Discover the full story behind this alarming truancy case and its dramatic courtroom resolution.
Veteran Australian broadcaster Alan Jones has formally denied 26 charges of historical sexual abuse dating back to the 1980s. The 82-year-old's case has been adjourned until November.
The UK High Court has intervened to prevent France's Interior Minister from visiting Rwanda, branding the UK's own asylum policy as unlawful in a major diplomatic and legal rebuke.
Arsenal and Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges of rape and sexual assault. The footballer appeared at a hearing at the Central Criminal Court, with a trial set for next year.
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is set to appear at Southwark Crown Court after an allegation dating back to June 2022. The case, managed by Westminster magistrates, proceeds as the footballer remains a key player for Mikel Arteta's squad.
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been formally charged with sexual assault and is due to appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court. The Ghana international's future at the club hangs in the balance as legal proceedings commence.
Renowned consultant cardiac surgeon Habib Khan, 61, has been convicted of a series of sexual assaults against five female colleagues at a Blackpool NHS hospital, in a case that has sent shockwaves through the medical community.
A Plymouth man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for a brutal hammer attack on a sleeping man in his own home. Joshua Hart, 29, was convicted at Bristol Crown Court for the premeditated assault.
A Melbourne woman has pleaded guilty to the horrific attempted murder of her newborn son, whom she threw from a first-floor window wrapped in a plastic bag. The shocking case has sent ripples through the community as details of the desperate act emerge.
An explosive investigation reveals a covert government rating system for abuse allegations in NSW childcare centres, deliberately withheld from parents and the public.
A US federal judge in Texas has issued a groundbreaking order requiring lawyers to certify they did not use AI programmes like ChatGPT to draft filings without human oversight. The move aims to combat 'hallucinated' fake cases and protect legal integrity.
A High Court rules against parents seeking to transfer £100,000 in cancer donations raised for their late son to his terminally ill younger sister. The charity trustees' decision to use funds for general purposes is upheld.
Two Victoria Police officers stand accused in Melbourne's Magistrates' Court over the death of Luke Briggs, a 33-year-old tradesman, following a violent altercation outside a Hoppers Crossing 7-Eleven. The case has ignited serious debate over police condu