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.
Congress Weighs Contempt for Bondi Over Epstein Files
Survivors blast the heavily redacted Epstein documents release as Congress drafts a resolution to hold Attorney General Pam Bondi in inherent contempt. Full story on the legal battle for transparency.
Contempt Charges Drafted Against AG Bondi Over Epstein Files
US lawmakers are moving to hold Attorney General Pam Bondi in contempt for failing to fully release Epstein documents. Discover the bipartisan push for accountability.
Contempt Threat Over Epstein Files Release
US lawmakers push to hold Attorney General Pam Bondi in contempt for failing to fully release Epstein documents by the deadline. Bipartisan effort could see daily fines imposed.
Backlash Over Trump Administration's Handling of Epstein Files
Growing anger as Trump officials defend redacted Epstein documents. Lawmakers call for DOJ whistleblowers and threaten contempt over delayed release. Survivors express shock.
DOJ reinstates Trump photo in Epstein files after outcry
The US Justice Department reinstated a photo of Donald Trump with Jeffrey Epstein after removing it, prompting accusations of a cover-up and threats of contempt proceedings. Read the latest.
Congress demands Epstein files, DOJ faces contempt
US lawmakers threaten to hold the Justice Department in contempt for withholding Jeffrey Epstein documents. The House Judiciary Committee demands full transparency.
Clintons Face Contempt Deadline Over Epstein Probe
Bill and Hillary Clinton risk contempt of Congress charges this week if they refuse to appear for depositions on Jeffrey Epstein. The Oversight Committee sets a final deadline.
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.
Teacher to stay in prison over Christmas in pronoun row
Enoch Burke will spend Christmas in Mountjoy Prison after a High Court judge refused his release for contempt of court, stemming from a dispute over a student's pronouns. Read the full details.
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.
Police Chief Fined £50k for Court Contempt
Northamptonshire Police's Chief Constable Ivan Balhatchet has been fined £50,000 for contempt of court after his force repeatedly failed to hand over video footage of a wrongful arrest. Discover the full story of this police accountability case.
Judge Revives Trump Deportations Contempt Inquiry
Federal judge resumes investigation into whether Trump officials defied court order halting deportations to El Salvador. Read the latest developments in this ongoing legal battle.
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.
Man turns up drunk for his own drink-drive sentencing
A 49-year-old man due for drink-driving sentencing had his case adjourned after arriving at court intoxicated. The magistrate issued a stern warning for his next hearing. Read the full story.
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.
Tommy Robinson jailed for contempt of court
English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson has been sentenced to prison after being found in contempt of court for filming defendants in an active criminal case and broadcasting the footage online.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bannon's Supreme Court fight to overturn conviction
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon launches dramatic Supreme Court appeal to overturn contempt of Congress conviction in high-stakes legal battle that could redefine executive privilege.
Sheriff Arpaio guilty of contempt in racial profiling case
Former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio faces criminal contempt charges after deliberately ignoring federal court orders to stop targeting Hispanic individuals in his immigration patrols.
Radio hosts face contempt charges over Patterson comments
Sydney radio hosts under investigation for potentially breaching court orders with on-air remarks about accused murderer Erin Patterson's case
KC: Legal Aid Reform 'Astonishing Act of Self-Harm'
In a scathing critique, Thomas Ross KC warns that removing specialist criminal barristers from the Legal Aid Agency's advisory panel is a catastrophic move that will undermine fair trials and worsen the crisis in the UK's justice system.
Record number of offenders avoid court in Scotland
Exclusive figures reveal a dramatic surge in criminals being diverted from prosecution to social work schemes in Scotland, with over 34,000 cases recorded last year. Critics warn of a 'soft-touch' justice system as serious offenders, including those charg
Met Police Chief: End Jurors' Online Research
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley calls for a ban on jurors researching cases online, warning it threatens the future of jury trials in the UK.
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