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Grandparents jailed for life after abusing grandson

A Welsh couple has been sentenced to life imprisonment for subjecting their grandson to years of systematic physical and psychological torture in what judges described as one of the worst cases of child abuse ever encountered.

No-fault divorce revolution transforms UK marriage laws

Groundbreaking reforms to marriage laws will introduce no-fault divorce in England and Wales, ending the blame game and reducing conflict for separating couples. Discover how this historic change will modernise family courts.

Belfast court evacuated in major security alert

A major security operation unfolded in Belfast city centre as the Royal Courts of Justice was evacuated following a suspicious object discovery, causing widespread disruption.

Algerian migrant gang jailed for London crime spree

Exclusive: Five Algerian men who entered Britain illegally via small boat have been sentenced for orchestrating a sophisticated theft operation targeting luxury goods and phones across London's financial district.

Lammy's justice reform plan and deputy PM ambitions

Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy outlines radical plans to overhaul Britain's 'broken' court system while positioning himself as potential deputy to Keir Starmer in future Labour government.

Man Spared Jail for Knife Attack After 'Religious Provocation'

A Muslim man who admitted to a knife attack on a protester outside a community centre has been given a suspended sentence after a judge ruled he was 'provoked' by offensive slogans. The controversial decision has ignited a fierce debate over sentencing an

Daughter of Trump 'Assassin' Ryan Routh in Court

The daughter of Ryan Routh, the man convicted of plotting to assassinate Donald Trump, made a startling appearance at Westminster Magistrates' Court. Discover the details of the case that continues to send shockwaves.

Nigerian General Loses London Home Battle to Ex-Lover

A high-stakes legal battle over a multi-million-pound London home between a retired Nigerian general and his former lover, a human rights lawyer, has reached a dramatic conclusion in the UK courts.

Trump plan: Military lawyers as immigration judges

Exclusive: The Trump administration is considering a controversial proposal to appoint military lawyers as immigration judges, a move critics warn would politicise the courts and undermine judicial independence.

Mother jailed for son's truancy released from prison

Rebecca Butterfield, the mother infamously imprisoned for her son's persistent truancy, has been released from HMP Styal. Her case ignited a national debate on the criminalisation of parents and the education system's failings.

Sydney Man Daniel McCluskie Charged with Glebe Rape

Exclusive: Daniel McCluskie, 32, has been charged with sexual assault following an alleged incident at a residential property in the inner-Sydney suburb of Glebe. The case is now before the courts.

High Court rejects UK's Rwanda removal scheme bid

The UK Government's High Court bid to continue its Rwanda asylum seeker removal scheme has been rejected, dealing a significant blow to its immigration strategy. The ruling challenges the legality of the policy amidst ongoing legal battles.

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.

Neo-Nazi Leader's Police Intimidation Caught on Camera

Exclusive footage reveals the moment far-right extremist Thomas Sewell attempted to intimidate a police officer outside a London courthouse. The leader of the National Socialist Network was later arrested and charged.

Asylum seeker jailed for murder-suicide threat stalkin

A Turkish asylum seeker who subjected a woman to a terrifying stalking campaign, threatening to murder her and her family in a murder-suicide plot, has been jailed. Read the full story of his relentless harassment and the police investigation.

Banksy Artwork Scrubbed From Royal Courts of Justice

A suspected new Banksy piece, featuring a child holding a blowtorch next to a green military drone, was mysteriously removed from the Royal Courts of Justice walls hours after appearing, sparking outcry and claims of censorship.

Paedophile 'Beast of Belltower' Abused Boys in Care Home

EXCLUSIVE: A predatory paedophile known as 'The Beast of Belltower' has been unmasked as a former care worker at a notorious Scottish children's home, after being convicted of systematically abusing vulnerable boys in his care.

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