New Victims' Commissioner Claire Waxman warns victims' voices must be heard in debate over cutting jury trials. She says radical change is needed to end court backlog leaving victims waiting years for justice. Read her urgent plea.
2026 is set for major criminal trials including the Gilgo Beach serial killer, Hollywood's Reiner murders, and new Zodiac suspect. Follow all developments with our weekly newsletter.
2026 is set for major criminal trials including the Gilgo Beach serial killer, Hollywood's Reiner murders, and new probes into the Zodiac and Black Dahlia cases. Follow our gavel-to-gavel coverage.
A top psychic predicts 2026 will be a year of extremes, from wild weather and political surprises to major celebrity news. Discover the detailed forecasts for the UK and beyond.
American speed skating sensation Jordan Stolz suffers a shocking fall at the US Olympic Trials, jeopardising his place at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Games. Read the full story on his dramatic setback.
From Lily Allen's tour to Catherine Zeta-Jones' TV comeback and Margot Robbie in Wuthering Heights, discover the must-see entertainment of 2026.
Your complete guide to unmissable television in 2026, from the return of Disney's steamy 'Rivals' and Richard Gadd's 'Half Man' to a new 'Buffy' series and major drama premieres.
Plan your 2026 with The Independent's guide to the year's biggest cultural events, from Tracey Emin at Tate Modern to Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' and a new 'Pride & Prejudice'.
A packed 2026 sporting calendar awaits, featuring a football World Cup, Winter Olympics, Wimbledon, and historic Test matches. Discover all the key dates and storylines.
Your complete guide to the 2026 sporting year, from the Australian Open and Six Nations to the FIFA World Cup and Wimbledon. Discover key dates, defending champions, and major storylines.
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.
Your complete guide to the 2026 bank holidays for England and Wales. Discover the eight dates, including a moved Boxing Day and early Easter. Plan your year now.
Award-winning psychic Jill M. Jackson shares three unsettling predictions for 2026, warning of economic instability, natural disasters, and global conflict. Read her full forecast and advice.
Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam opens up on the fall that jeopardised her Olympic hopes, before a stunning 500m comeback. Will she make the team for Milan?
Old Moore's Almanac forecasts a surprise royal pregnancy, a major financial crash, and AI mishaps for 2026. Explore the full list of startling predictions for the year ahead.
Discover the 2026 cosmic calendar: a total solar eclipse over the Arctic, robotic moon landings, supermoons, and the fading interstellar comet 3I/Atlas. Your guide to next year's celestial wonders.
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.
Bec Pickering, 43, battles breast cancer and the BRCA2 gene mutation. Her story highlights the urgent need for clinical trials to protect future generations. Support vital research this Christmas.
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.
A complete guide to the 16 stadiums hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup across North America. Discover capacities, key matches, and unique features of each venue.
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.
A Labour minister has defended controversial plans to remove juries from some trials, stating judges with diversity training will do a 'good job'. Read the full debate on justice reforms.
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.
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to halve jury trials in England and Wales. Critics warn this dismantles a pillar of British justice without evidence it will clear the 78,000-case backlog. Read the full analysis.
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.
Justice Secretary David Lammy's leaked plan to restrict jury trials faces fierce criticism from Mary Prior KC, who warns it strips a fundamental right and ignores chronic underfunding. Listen to the full podcast episode.
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces bold reforms to clear the Crown Court backlog, including judge-only trials for less serious crimes. Will this plan deliver swift justice?
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces £550m for victims and radical plans to reduce jury trials, aiming to tackle a crown court backlog set to hit 100,000 cases. Read the full details.
Justice Secretary David Lammy unveils plans to restrict jury trials in a bid to tackle the record 80,000-case crown court backlog. Critics warn it erodes a fundamental right.
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces major justice reforms to tackle record court backlogs and put victims first. Could jury trials be restricted?