Lammy's Plan: Jury Trials Only for Most Serious Crimes
Justice Secretary David Lammy suggests limiting jury trials to rape, murder, and manslaughter cases to tackle the 78,000-case court backlog. Discover the controversial plans for court reform.
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Bar Council: Don't Scrap Jury Trials for Court Backlog
The Bar Council warns the government against controversial plans to remove jury trials for some offences. Chair Barbara Mills argues fixing existing court inefficiencies should be the priority over a new, untested court system. Read the full analysis.
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.
Judge's 'Bend the Knee' outburst in court goes viral
A judge erupted in fury at Leeds Crown Court when a defendant refused to stand, shouting 'Bend the knee!' in a dramatic courtroom confrontation that's gone viral.
No Pants Court Hearing Sparks Judicial Fury in Detroit
A Detroit court hearing descends into chaos as multiple defendants appear virtually without trousers, prompting stern judicial rebuke and raising questions about remote proceedings decorum.
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.
Chris Brown in London court over nightclub bottle attack
R&B superstar Chris Brown unexpectedly appears at Westminster Magistrates' Court facing assault allegations after a London nightclub incident involving a bottle.
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.
Melbourne man's secrecy bid fails in abuse case
A Melbourne man accused of multiple heinous crimes including bestiality, child abuse, and rape has lost his legal battle to keep case details secret as shocking allegations emerge.
Sydney teacher charged over explicit student images scandal
A respected Sydney mathematics teacher faces serious criminal charges after allegedly soliciting and possessing inappropriate images of a student, sending shockwaves through the school community.
Virginia Giuffre: 'I feared dying as sex slave'
Exclusive: Virginia Giuffre reveals the terrifying details of her abuse as a teenage sex trafficking victim, describing brutal beatings and sexual assaults that made her fear for her life in Jeffrey Epstein's network.
Child Witness Emotional Breakdown in London Trial
A young girl's emotional courtroom testimony about witnessing a violent incident has become the centrepiece of a dramatic London trial, revealing the profound impact on child witnesses.
Westminster shooting: 20-year-old charged after police officer shot
A 20-year-old man faces serious charges after a Metropolitan Police officer was shot during a dramatic incident in Westminster, just metres from the Houses of Parliament.
Singer Clare Nowland's husband faces assault charges
Anthony Koletti, widower of Australian music icon Clare Nowland, appears in Sydney court charged with common assault following a reported domestic dispute with his new partner.
Mother's plea to stalker: 'Face justice as adult'
A courageous mother confronts her family's stalker in court, demanding he be tried as an adult in a case that highlights Britain's growing stalking epidemic and legal system challenges.
Lammy: Putin must face war crimes trial
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy declares Vladimir Putin should stand trial for war crimes while outlining Labour's foreign policy vision ahead of potential government.
Courtroom chaos as suspect throws faeces at judge
A Colorado courtroom descended into chaos when a burglary suspect launched his own faeces at the judge during a preliminary hearing, forcing an immediate evacuation and cleanup.
Brisbane couple charged over child exploitation material
William Wee and Liat Tan charged with multiple offences relating to child exploitation material in Brisbane court appearance. Case adjourned until October.
Ex-Tory donor Howard Rubin faces sex charges in court
Prominent businessman and former Conservative donor Howard Rubin appears at Westminster Magistrates' Court charged with multiple serious sexual offences spanning decades.
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.
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.
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.
F1 Driver Charged Over Assault of Schumacher's Nurse
Australian racing driver Joey Mawson has been charged with allegedly sexually assaulting a nurse who previously cared for F1 legend Michael Schumacher, with the case now proceeding through Swiss courts.
Trump Allies Make Dramatic Court Appearance in San Francisco
Former President Donald Trump's high-profile legal team, including Kash Patel and Pam Bondi, made a striking appearance at a San Francisco appeals court hearing, signalling intense focus on a crucial case with significant implications.
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.
ICC defence lawyers challenge Philippines drug war probe
International Criminal Court defence teams argue against jurisdiction in Philippines 'war on drugs' investigation, claiming insufficient evidence and national sovereignty in landmark proceedings.
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