Sotomayor's chilling death penalty dissent: 'I hope I'm wrong'
Liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor delivers powerful dissent in Alabama execution case, warning of potential torture as conservative justices allow lethal injection to proceed.
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Private prosecutions surge as police fail to investigate
Exclusive investigation reveals how victims of crime are turning to private prosecutions as police fail to investigate serious offences across England and Wales.
Mother fights family court case against secret government evidence
A landmark legal battle reveals how government departments can submit secret evidence in family courts, leaving parents like a mother fighting for her child in the dark about allegations against them.
Mother forced to fight government alone in family court
Exclusive: A single mother from South Yorkshire battles the Ministry of Justice alone after being denied legal aid, exposing systemic failures in the family court system that critics say prioritises cost savings over children's welfare.
Italian court reduces rapist's sentence over victim's virginity
An Italian court has sparked international fury after reducing a man's rape sentence because the victim wasn't a virgin. The controversial 'virginity defence' has drawn condemnation from women's rights groups worldwide.
EU Border Chaos: Brits Face 2-Hour Airport Queues
British holidaymakers are experiencing massive delays at European airports as the EU's new Entry/Exit System creates chaos at border controls, with waits exceeding two hours during peak times.
Mother's 23-year fight after sons murdered by abusive dad
In an emotional interview, Miriam Dean reveals her decades-long battle for justice after her abusive ex-husband murdered their two young sons in a horrific familicide that shocked the nation.
Post Office Horizon scandal: 59 convictions quashed
In a monumental victory for justice, 59 former sub-postmasters have their convictions quashed as the Post Office Horizon IT scandal continues to unravel, exposing one of Britain's most devastating miscarriages of justice.
Trump Allies Make Dramatic Court Appearance in San Francisco
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.
China Spy Trial Collapses Over Secret Evidence
Exclusive: A major national security prosecution against alleged Chinese spies has dramatically collapsed after crucial evidence was withheld from defence teams, raising serious questions about transparency in Britain's justice system.
Judge's 16 child abuse rulings overturned in legal crisis
A senior family court judge faces removal from sensitive cases after the Court of Appeal overturned 16 rulings involving vulnerable children, citing 'serious concerns' about her handling of abuse evidence.
Tommy Robinson faces three-week prison sentence
English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson could be jailed for three weeks as he faces contempt of court proceedings following controversial social media posts about an ongoing criminal trial.
Domestic abuse in most family court cases - watchdog
A landmark investigation exposes that domestic abuse allegations feature in most family court proceedings in England and Wales, raising urgent questions about victim protection and legal system pressures.
Tommy Robinson Courtroom Outburst Over Contempt Charges
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.
New EU Border Checks Threaten 14-Hour Delays for UK Travellers
British tourists face potential holiday chaos as new EU Entry/Exit System brings automated border checks and possible 14-hour delays at major ports from October 2024.
EU's EES Border System Delayed, Threatening Travel Chaos
The EU's Entry/Exit System faces major delays, pushing implementation to late 2025 and threatening hours-long queues at borders for British travellers. Discover what this means for your European trips.
Massachusetts Child Rape Charges Dismissed Silently
A woman's pursuit of justice for alleged childhood sexual abuse ends in dismissal as prosecutors cite 'confidential' reasons, leaving victims' advocates outraged.
EU's New Border System: Spain Travel Warning
Exclusive: British holidaymakers face major disruption as EU's new Entry/Exit System launches with significant delays expected. Discover what this means for your next Spanish getaway.
French mother's sentence extended after courtroom escape
Gisele Pelicot, who fled justice during her child abduction trial, has had her prison term increased after a dramatic courtroom escape in France.
Victoria Police Scandal: 70+ Court Cases Reviewed
A major investigation into a Victorian police employee has thrown more than 70 court cases into question, with authorities urgently reviewing potential evidence manipulation affecting criminal proceedings.
US Supreme Court overturns conversion therapy bans
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.
Trump's Supreme Court Shadow Docket Strategy Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's increasing reliance on the Supreme Court's emergency procedures to secure favourable rulings outside normal legal channels, raising constitutional concerns.
Maxwell's Supreme Court appeal rejected
Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell faces continued imprisonment as America's highest court refuses to hear her appeal against sex trafficking convictions.
Ghislaine Maxwell files Supreme Court appeal over conviction
Ghislaine Maxwell launches desperate Supreme Court appeal against her 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, arguing controversial legal grounds in final bid for freedom.
Gisele Pelicot faces rapist husband in appeal court
French woman Gisele Pelicot faces her convicted husband Husamettin Dogan in court again as he appeals his rape conviction, in a case that has drawn international attention to France's statute of limitations laws.
Rape victim faces attacker again in appeal court
Gisele Pelicot, who bravely confronted her attacker in court, must return to face him again as he challenges his 12-year sentence for a horrific 2018 sexual assault.
British teen jailed in Dubai after fatal car crash
A 17-year-old British student faces prison in Dubai after a car crash killed a man, while his family fights for his freedom claiming he's being unfairly punished for a tragic accident.
Avoid These 7 EU Destinations When Fingerprint Checks Start
A well-travelled woman who's visited 50 countries reveals which European hotspots you should dodge when the EU's Entry/Exit System launches this autumn to escape lengthy queues.
US Supreme Court's Conservative Transformation Exposed
A deep dive into how America's highest court has undergone a radical conservative shift, raising fundamental questions about judicial impartiality and the future of American democracy.
Mother's powerful message to child killer in court
In an emotional courtroom statement, Sarah Sanderson confronts her son's murderer while calling for justice reform and better support for victims' families.
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