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.
Three Found Guilty in Dundee Extortion Death Case
Three criminals convicted for the culpable homicide of Ryan Munro, who jumped from a window to escape their extortion. The High Court heard of an 'environment of menace'. Read the full details.
Gang rape convictions quashed in NSW Supreme Court
Two men will face a retrial and a third is acquitted after their gang rape convictions were overturned on appeal. The case relates to a 2022 bucks party in Newcastle. Read the latest.
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.
Teacher left paralysed after partner breaks her spine
Trudi Burgess, 57, was left paralysed after her partner Robert Easom fractured her spine when she tried to leave him. The languages teacher now requires lifelong care and home adaptations.
Man freed after 30 years on death row in Louisiana
Jimmie Duncan released after 30 years on death row as forensic evidence in murder case deemed 'scientifically indefensible'. Read the shocking details of this wrongful conviction.
Three Murder Convictions Referred to Appeal
Three men convicted of murdering Abdul Hafidah in 2016 could be freed after their cases were referred to the Court of Appeal over concerns about gang evidence. Read the latest developments.
Masterson Appeals Rape Conviction Citing Legal Errors
That '70s Show star Danny Masterson files habeas corpus petition claiming prosecutorial misconduct and inadequate defence led to wrongful conviction. Read the latest developments.
Nurses Rally for Lucy Letby in Sheffield Conference
Around 200 UK healthcare professionals gathered in Sheffield to support Lucy Letby, calling for an independent review of her conviction. New evidence presented to CCRC.
Murder case reopened 17 years after child testimony
Amanda Lewis's first-degree murder conviction for drowning her daughter is being reconsidered after 17 years. Discover the shocking new developments in this controversial case.
Olympic biathlete convicted of multi-million fraud
Czech Winter Olympian Julian Šimon convicted of orchestrating sophisticated fraud operation while competing internationally, facing potential prison sentence.
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.
Wandsworth inmate freed after 17 years maintains innocence
Billy Smith walks free from Wandsworth Prison after nearly two decades behind bars, continuing to protest his innocence in a controversial conviction that has drawn comparisons to the Post Office scandal.
Ex-MP Gareth Ward gets prison for sexual assaults
Disgraced ex-MP Gareth Ward sentenced to prison after being found guilty of multiple sexual assault charges involving a teenage boy and young man.
Disgraced MP Gareth Ward Guilty of Sexual Assault
Former Conservative MP Gareth Ward convicted of brutal sexual assaults against two men while serving in public office. Read the shocking details of the case that has rocked Westminster.
Ex-MP Gareth Ward jailed for sexual assault
Disgraced former politician Gareth Ward has been sentenced to prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting two men while serving as a member of parliament.
Victim's brave testimony jails rapist in UK court
A courageous victim's powerful courtroom testimony has secured the conviction of a dangerous rapist, with the judge praising her bravery as instrumental in delivering justice.
Firefighter rapist jailed for 13 years over holiday curse claim
A serving firefighter who violently attacked a woman after meeting her on a night out has been sentenced to 13 years behind bars, after attempting to blame his actions on a supposed 'holiday curse'.
TikTok star Harrison Sullivan convicted of harassment
British TikTok sensation Harrison Sullivan's rapid rise to fame has culminated in a criminal conviction for harassment and stalking, exposing the dark side of social media celebrity.
Freed after 43 wrongful years, now faces deportation
Glynn Simmons, who served the longest wrongful prison sentence in US history, now faces deportation threat from ICE despite his recent exoneration.
Wrongly jailed 43 years, now detained by ICE
After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, Glynn Simmons faces further detention by ICE despite his exoneration, highlighting serious concerns about justice system failures.
Epping sex offender deported to Ethiopia
Hadush Kebatu, convicted of sexual assault in Epping, has been removed from Britain and returned to Ethiopia in a significant Home Office operation highlighting tough immigration enforcement.
Trump Appeals Hush Money Felony Conviction
Former US President Donald Trump has formally appealed his criminal conviction in the New York hush money case, challenging the historic verdict that made him the first ex-president convicted of felonies.
Man freed after 13 years for wrongful conviction
Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu has been released after 13 years behind bars for a robbery conviction that has now been quashed by the Court of Appeal in a landmark miscarriage of justice case.
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.
Kentucky Court Overturns Murder Conviction Over Jury Bias
In a groundbreaking decision, Kentucky's highest court has overturned Kevon Lawless's murder conviction, citing racial bias in jury selection that could reshape criminal justice proceedings across the state.
Albanian drug dealer wins UK deportation appeal
An Albanian drug dealer convicted of running a cannabis farm has successfully avoided deportation after a judge ruled he showed genuine remorse and had learned his lesson, sparking debate about UK immigration decisions.
Tennessee DNA Evidence Lawsuit Exposes Testing Failures
Nashville man's wrongful conviction case exposes systemic failures in Tennessee's DNA testing procedures, prompting calls for justice reform.
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