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.
Teen walks free after playground indecency and damage
Callum Green, 19, received a community order for an indecent act and criminal damage at a Hartlepool playground. Read the full court details and sentencing.
Court backlog hits record high, jury trial plans questioned
The backlog in Crown Courts has soared to nearly 80,000 cases, with magistrates' courts also at a record high. Justice Secretary David Lammy's plan to slash jury trials faces criticism as barristers call for more courtrooms. Read the full analysis.
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.
Court Backlog Crisis: Bold Reforms for Swift Justice
With a backlog of 80,000 cases, the UK's justice system is in crisis. New government reforms aim to prioritise victims and deliver swifter justice. Read the analysis from a former prosecutor.
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.
Jury trials to be scrapped for minor criminal cases
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to end jury trials for cases likely to result in under three-year sentences. Will this clear court backlogs or is it just a cost-saving measure? Explore the implications.
Jury trial rights cut for crimes under three-year sentences
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces sweeping court reforms to slash backlogs. Defendants facing less than three years in jail will lose automatic right to jury trial. Read the full details.
95% of jury trials could be scrapped under Labour plans
Labour's proposed court reforms could eliminate jury trials for 95% of cases, threatening 800 years of legal tradition. Legal experts warn this could 'destroy justice as we know it'.
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.
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.
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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