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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Trump Faces Contempt Charge Over Gag Order Breach

Explosive court filings allege Donald Trump violated a gag order by attacking key witnesses, including Stormy Daniels, in his New York criminal trial. The judge is now considering contempt charges.

Met Police Fury Over Jury Rights Protest Arrests

The Metropolitan Police is under fire after arresting peaceful protesters outside the Old Bailey for informing the public about their full legal rights as jurors. The move, condemned by MPs and civil liberties groups, raises serious questions about freedo

Alan Johnson: Rwanda Plan Makes UK Less Safe

Former Home Secretary Alan Johnson delivers a scathing critique of the UK's Rwanda deportation scheme, arguing it removes key witnesses and makes prosecuting gang leaders harder, ultimately undermining public safety.

Fritzl complains about prison conditions

Notorious criminal Josef Fritzl, who imprisoned his daughter for 24 years, has sparked outrage by complaining about his prison conditions, claiming he is 'treated like an animal'.

Britain's Real-Life Supervillain Millionaire Exposed

A wealthy British entrepreneur stands accused of orchestrating a sophisticated criminal network, blending high-tech schemes with audacious heists—earning him the nickname 'Britain's real-life supervillain.'

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