Labour urged to raise age of criminal responsibility
A major report demands Labour raises the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14, arguing the current law harms vulnerable children. Read the full findings.
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Judges urge raising criminal age from 10 to 14
Former Supreme Court President Lady Hale leads calls to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14, citing neuroscience and international norms. The government opposes the change.
Criminal barristers plot strike over jury trial cuts
Criminal barristers are planning industrial action that could bring courts to a standstill, opposing Justice Secretary David Lammy's proposal to slash jury trials by half. Read the full story.
Legal Experts Defend Jury Trials in UK Justice System
Barristers argue jurors provide a crucial 'humane perspective' that professional judges cannot. Discover why calls to slash jury use face fierce opposition from legal professionals.
Comey lawyers argue Trump prosecution is vindictive
James Comey's legal team seeks dismissal of his criminal case, alleging vindictive prosecution rooted in Trump's personal animus. Read the latest developments.
Prison guard: Notorious robber Bronson set for release
Exclusive: A prison officer reveals Britain's most notorious inmate Charles Bronson could be released within months after nearly 50 years in custody, despite his violent reputation.
Killer's chilling threat before murdering partner revealed
A domestic violence perpetrator's sickening threat before murdering his ex-partner reveals the terrifying reality of abusive relationships. The courtroom heard how he strangled and burned Samantha in a brutal attack that has shocked the community.
Children Under 14 'Incapable of Evil' - NSW Review
A groundbreaking NSW review recommends raising the age of criminal responsibility to 14, arguing younger children lack moral capacity and require protection, not punishment.
First 'Guardian Shield' charge: Alleged crime boss in court
Alleged organised crime figure Ferras Merhi, the first person charged under Australia's new 'Guardian Shield' laws, has faced court in a landmark case that could redefine how authorities tackle sophisticated criminal networks.
Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang expands globally
Exclusive investigation reveals how the notorious Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua is transforming into an international criminal empire, with operations spreading across Latin America and raising alarm among global law enforcement agencies.
Comey seeks dismissal of criminal charges in legal battle
Former FBI Director James Comey launches dramatic legal challenge to dismiss criminal charges, arguing political motivations behind prosecution in escalating Washington showdown.
Bolton: Trump Faces Indictment Over Election Plot
Former National Security Advisor John Bolton reveals explosive allegations that Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election could lead to criminal charges, as legal pressure mounts on the ex-president.
Couple jailed for life in brutal rape and torture case
A depraved couple who subjected their victim to a horrific ordeal of rape, strangulation and burning have been sentenced to life in prison for their brutal crimes in a case that has shocked the nation.
Snooker Champion Graham Dott in Court for Bail Hearing
Former world snooker champion Graham Dott appears in court for bail hearing amid ongoing child sexual abuse trial. Latest developments from the high-profile case.
Mass Killers Share Chilling Pattern, Veteran Journalist Reveals
Exclusive: A veteran crime journalist reveals the terrifying common denominator linking the world's most notorious mass killers after conducting unprecedented prison interviews.
Kai Shannon: New Doubts in Murder Conviction
An explosive investigation reveals new forensic analysis and witness testimony that challenges the conviction of Kai Shannon for murder, raising serious questions about British justice.
Couple jailed for sex dungeon abuse of 6-year-old
A depraved couple has been sentenced to prison for keeping a young girl in a sex dungeon and subjecting her to horrific abuse in a case that has shocked the nation.
France to try woman in child torture murder case
A French court will proceed with the trial of a woman alleged to have subjected a 12-year-old girl to prolonged torture before her death, in a case that has horrified the nation.
Man appears in court over 2020 Georgina Ward killing
Five years after Georgina Ward's tragic death, the accused makes court appearance as prosecution prepares to present forensic evidence in high-profile murder case.
Man in court over online poison sale after suicide
A 31-year-old man has appeared in court charged with selling a lethal substance online to a vulnerable woman who later took her own life, in a case raising serious questions about internet safety.
NY Mother's Trial: Baby Found Dead in River Shed
A Schenectady murder trial reveals disturbing evidence as prosecutors allege a mother stored her deceased baby in a riverside shed before disposing of the body.
Man charged with murder after five-year controlling behaviour
A man faces murder charges after a five-year campaign of controlling behaviour and violence against a woman, culminating in her tragic death. The shocking case reveals patterns of domestic abuse that escalated over half a decade.
Widow cleared in Dignitas husband death case
A British widow breathes relief as prosecutors drop her criminal case after accompanying her terminally ill husband to Dignitas for an assisted death. Read the emotional story of love and legal limbo.
Sex offender on bail for 8 attacks charged with murder
Exclusive investigation reveals how a registered sex offender, free on bail despite multiple violent assaults against women, now stands accused of strangling a sex worker to death in a case exposing critical flaws in the justice system.
Killer's six-word threat before brutal murder revealed
Disturbing details emerge as a killer's six-word threat before a brutal murder is revealed in court, exposing a calculated act of violence that shocked the community.
Mississippi child rape case: Mother and boyfriend plead guilty
A Mississippi mother and her boyfriend have confessed to unspeakable crimes against her young daughter, including rape and confinement in a pit, in a disturbing court case that has horrified the nation.
Etan Patz killer to be released from prison
In a stunning legal reversal, the man convicted of one of America's most infamous child abduction cases is poised to walk free after a judge's controversial ruling.
Florida woman charged after dogs found dead in freezer
A shocking animal welfare case unfolds in Florida as authorities discover multiple deceased dogs in a woman's freezer during a welfare check, leading to serious criminal charges.
Contract killer faked pregnancy to murder pregnant woman
In a shocking crime that has stunned Germany, a female contract killer pretended to be pregnant to gain access to her target - a heavily pregnant woman - before carrying out the brutal murder.
Migrant who threatened Farage on TikTok jailed
An Afghan migrant who posted a chilling TikTok death threat against Nigel Farage has been sentenced to prison as court exposes his extensive criminal record spanning multiple offences across the UK.
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