Jury trials to be axed for crimes with 3-year sentences
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to abolish jury trials for crimes likely to get 3 years or less, introducing 'swift courts'. Critics call it an attack on an ancient right.
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Obsessed woman gets life ban from Devon after harassment
A Dutch woman has been jailed and banned from Devon for life after subjecting a family to years of relentless harassment. Read the full story of this disturbing case of obsession.
Ex-Welsh Reform UK Leader Jailed for Russian Bribes
Former Welsh Reform UK leader Nathan Gill sentenced to 10.5 years for taking Russian bribes to make pro-Kremlin statements. Read the full details of the political scandal.
Man gets 4 years for killing mugger in Queens
Charles Foehner, 67, will serve four years in prison after a plea deal for fatally shooting a would-be mugger. The case revealed a large illegal weapons cache. Read the full story.
'Bounty Hunter' shoplifter jailed for 21 months
A serial shoplifter known as the 'Bounty Hunter' has been sentenced to 21 months for 93 offences, including stealing Celebrations chocolates. Watch the shocking CCTV footage.
Teen gets 16 years for murder that sparked law reform
A teenager who fatally stabbed grandmother Vyleen White in a Queensland car park has been jailed for 16 years. The horrific crime prompted landmark 'adult crime, adult time' legal reforms.
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.
Life sentence for couple's murderer in Nottingham
A violent criminal has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murders of a beloved couple in their Nottingham home, in a case that has shocked the nation.
Kim Kardashian tearful over prison attack that almost killed her
Reality star Kim Kardashian emotionally reveals details of a chilling prison incident that nearly turned fatal, sharing her trauma in a raw, tearful confession about her criminal justice reform work.
Police: Sentencing Reforms Driving Crime Surge
Senior police leaders warn that government changes to prison sentencing are directly contributing to a surge in violent crime, shoplifting, and anti-social behaviour as offenders avoid custody.
Saudi hotel worker jailed for sexual assault
A migrant worker from Saudi Arabia has been sentenced to 10 months in prison after admitting to sexually assaulting a woman in a British hotel. The shocking incident occurred when the hotel employee entered the victim's room uninvited.
Knife-wielding maniac's two-week transport terror spree
A violent criminal armed with a knife terrorised 18 victims during a shocking two-week crime spree across London's Tube and bus network, leaving passengers fearing for their safety.
Met Police Officer David Carrick: Serial Sex Offender
Former PC David Carrick, who served with the Metropolitan Police for two decades, has been revealed as one of Britain's most prolific sex offenders after admitting 49 criminal charges including 24 counts of rape against multiple women.
Man jailed 42 years for murdering pregnant ex-partner
A dangerous offender who murdered his pregnant former girlfriend just months after being released from prison has been sentenced to 42 years behind bars in a case that raises serious questions about offender monitoring.
Melbourne rape fantasy stalker jailed
Jonathan Kiddle's disturbing campaign of terror involved explicit rape fantasies and threats against multiple women, leading to his imprisonment in a case that highlights modern stalking dangers.
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.
Irish firefighter jailed for Boston rape
Former Cork firefighter Terence Crosbie receives 6-8 year prison sentence for brutal rape of woman in Boston apartment while on holiday. Shocking case reveals double life of respected emergency responder.
Afghan asylum seeker convicted of teen park rape
An Afghan asylum seeker has been convicted of a horrific sexual assault on a 17-year-old girl in a children's play park, with the judge warning of a substantial custodial sentence for the calculated attack.
Hollywood producer jailed for model murder plot
Disgraced Hollywood producer David Pearce receives 14-year sentence for plotting to sexually assault and murder aspiring models in twisted fantasy scheme exposed by FBI.
Skaf brothers denied parole in gang rape case
Two brothers at the heart of Australia's most horrific gang rape scandal have been denied parole in landmark decision, keeping them imprisoned for their depraved 2000 crime spree that shocked the nation.
Lords challenge government sentencing powers after murder case
Ministers confront House of Lords rebellion as peers demand changes to sentencing rules following Olivia Pratt-Korbel's tragic murder case.
Foreign offender prison release sparks justice system crisis
A controversial decision to release a foreign offender before sentencing has triggered fierce criticism from Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy, raising serious questions about UK prison protocols.
Farage's prison ship plan branded 'fantasy island' solution
Reform UK leader's controversial plan to house prisoners on floating jails faces overwhelming criticism from penal reform groups and political opponents who brand it unworkable and inhumane.
Paedophile police informant jailed for 14 years
A predatory paedophile who sexually abused a young boy before becoming a police informant has been sentenced to 14 years behind bars in a shocking case that raises serious questions about police informant vetting procedures.
Thug jailed for blinding ex-girlfriend in eye-gouging attack
A violent thug who brutally attacked his ex-girlfriend, shoving his thumbs into her eyes and leaving her partially blind, has been jailed for 14 years in a shocking case of domestic violence.
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.
Russian spy-linked gang jailed for 65 years in arson plot
Dramatic footage shows armed police arresting the ringleader of a criminal gang hired by Russian spies to torch a Ukraine-linked warehouse in a sinister 'easy money' plot that's seen four men sentenced to 65 years.
MP: PM's weakness leaves crime victims unprotected
Conservative MP Chris Philp launches scathing attack on government's crime record, warning soft justice policies are emboldening criminals while victims suffer the consequences.
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.
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