Driver blames sensor after electric car kills boy, 5
A five-year-old boy died after an electric Volkswagen allegedly surged forward when he touched a sensor, a court hears. The driver denies causing death by careless driving.
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French Hypnotherapist Faces Trial for Raping 14 Women
Cyril Zattara, a French dance teacher, is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting over a dozen women, filming the attacks. The trial follows a shocking national reckoning on rape culture in France.
Nine-year court delay as key witness dies before trial
Becky Sheeran faces a nine-year wait for her GBH trial, with her mother, a key witness, dying before court. She warns of a 'broken' justice system causing severe mental health impacts and deterring crime reporting.
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.
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.
Lammy accused of misusing rape case figures for jury reforms
Justice Secretary David Lammy faces a major backlash from senior barristers and Labour MPs over his plans to slash jury trials, accused of misrepresenting data on rape case collapses. Discover the brewing rebellion and potential barrister strikes.
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.
Officer's Tears in Court Over Friend's Murder
A Florida police officer broke down describing the moment his best friend was shot. The killer's death penalty trial hears emotional testimony. Read the full story.
Man accused of Bradford fire murders tells court 'I'm done'
Calum Sunderland stopped his evidence at Doncaster Crown Court, where he denies murdering a mother and her three children in a house fire in Bradford. The trial continues.
Lammy's plan to restrict jury trials in England & Wales
Exclusive: David Lammy's radical plan to abolish jury trials for most cases, handling over 30,000 annually by judges alone. Is this the solution to the 78,000-case backlog? Read our analysis.
Galleri Blood Test: 50 Cancer Detection Hope & NHS Trial
The Galleri blood test, trialled by the NHS, can detect 50 cancers with 62% accuracy. Explore the potential and limitations of this 'exciting' medical breakthrough.
Liverpool parade trial: Paul Doyle denies 31 offences
Paul Doyle, 54, pleads not guilty to 31 charges as his trial for the Liverpool Premier League title parade incident begins. Follow the latest court updates.
I'm A Celebrity brings back live trials after 5 years
I'm A Celebrity reintroduces live Bushtucker Trials after five years with 'Cocktails of Cruelty'. Watch nightly on ITV1 and ITVX for more jungle drama.
Man Accused of Rape and Keeping Underwear as Trophy
A man is on trial accused of raping a mother-of-three as she walked home from a night out in Ilkeston. Connor Evans, 21, denies the charge and claims the encounter was consensual.
Jury Trial Rights Removed in Justice Overhaul
Ministers plan to remove jury trial rights for thousands of cases to tackle court backlogs. Critics warn this threatens fundamental justice principles. Read the full story.
Lesbian Couple Accused of Torturing Adopted Sons
A 13-year-old boy testifies how his adoptive mothers allegedly tortured him and his brother for years before one died from starvation. Read the shocking court details.
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.
Joey Barton conspiracy trial over wife assault allegations
Former footballer Joey Barton will stand trial accused of conspiracy to commit criminal damage after allegedly assaulting his wife during a domestic incident at their family home.
Forest Owner Marinakis Faces Greek Trial Over Violence Claims
Greek shipping magnate and football club owner Evangelos Marinakis stands trial in Athens over charges of establishing a criminal organisation linked to sports-related violence, with verdict expected imminently.
Joey Barton X posts crossed line into crime, court told
Former footballer Joey Barton faces criminal charges over social media posts as prosecutors argue his X comments targeted female pundits with 'threatening and abusive' language that constituted a criminal offence.
Teen's Charlie Kirk obsession murder trial shocks UK
The disturbing case of Tyler Robinson's murder unfolds as court hears how Erika Kirk's dangerous obsession with American commentator Charlie Kirk culminated in brutal violence. Exclusive details from the UK trial.
Trump's legal team demands prison transfer to New Jersey
Former President Donald Trump's attorneys are pushing for his relocation from a Manhattan courthouse to a New Jersey federal prison, citing unprecedented security challenges and logistical nightmares during his ongoing criminal trial.
Melbourne Murder Trial: Rubbish Tip Body Disposal Revealed
Exclusive court revelations expose how Marat Ganiev allegedly disposed of Isla Bell's body in a remote tip after her mysterious disappearance from Melbourne.
Mother faces death penalty in Oklahoma child murder case
Tifany Adams stands accused of the brutal murders of her two young children in an Oklahoma case that has shocked the nation and could result in capital punishment.
Parents guilty of murdering three-month-old baby son
A mother and father face life sentences after being convicted of murdering their three-month-old baby boy who suffered catastrophic injuries including 41 rib fractures and multiple broken bones.
Killer's chilling court confession: 'I'd do it again'
A convicted murderer stunned a London courtroom with a brazen admission that he would commit the brutal killing again, revealing shocking details of the attack that left a man dead.
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.
Algerian 'devil' jailed for life over Lola murder
Dahbia B, labelled a 'monster' and 'devil', receives life imprisonment without parole for the horrific rape and murder of 12-year-old Lola Daviet in Paris. The 31-year-old Algerian national begged for forgiveness during emotional court proceedings.
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.
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