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.
A couple who won a £3.1m Omaze house sold it, bought their son a home, and are now trying to evict him in a bitter court battle. The case is complicated by the husband's imprisonment for child sex offences.
The founder of London's Sherlock Holmes Museum faces claims he gifted the £20m business to his wife to avoid paying his sister £500,000. A 13-year legal feud continues.
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.
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.
Two women unknowingly married to the same man are locked in a High Court battle over his £1.8 million estate. Discover the shocking story of bigamy and inheritance.
The children of F1 legend Sir Stirling Moss are locked in a High Court dispute over his £20million estate following the death of his wife, Lady Susie. Discover the full story behind the family feud.
Children of F1 legend Sir Stirling Moss are locked in a bitter High Court dispute over his £20million estate after his widow died without a will. Discover the full story behind the family feud.
A Palestinian family separated for nearly two decades has been granted permission to reunite in Britain following a groundbreaking court decision that highlights the human impact of UK immigration policies.
Prominent radio presenter Mark Goodier is locked in a High Court legal fight with his sister over their mother's substantial estate, revealing family tensions over property and inheritance decisions.
The Duke of York's hopes for a return to public life have been dealt another crushing blow as his legal team suffers a major defeat in court, leaving his future hanging in the balance.
A British father is fighting to prevent his estranged wife from moving their three children to a derelict Italian property contaminated with poisonous mushrooms, in a dramatic international custody battle.
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.
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.
A prominent London lawyer faces a bitter family feud after allegedly making a critical error in his sister's will, leaving her son fighting for his rightful inheritance in the High Court.
A Richmond farming family's century-old homestead is threatened with compulsory purchase after a tribal court ruling recognised the land as ancestral Native American territory, sparking a bitter property rights dispute.
Exclusive: Marianne Faithfull's grandson reveals heartbreaking inheritance exclusion as family fortune dispute erupts over singer's £4m estate.
A gripping podcast reveals the explosive boardroom battle that tore apart a tech dynasty, exposing the brutal reality of family business succession when billions are at stake.
Exclusive: A single mother from South Yorkshire battles the Ministry of Justice alone after being denied legal aid, exposing systemic failures in the family court system that critics say prioritises cost savings over children's welfare.
A Georgia court has removed a mother's custody rights after ruling her precautions following her daughter's HPV diagnosis constituted excessive protection, sparking debate about parental rights and medical privacy.
John Textor's legal challenge against Crystal Palace and Eagle Football suffers significant setback as High Court rejects bid to delay proceedings, dealing major blow to former owner's ongoing dispute.
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.
Michael Jackson's daughter is challenging estate administrators in Paris court over reduced monthly payments, alleging financial pressure to sell assets in ongoing inheritance dispute.
English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson could face jail time after allegedly filming defendants outside Leeds Crown Court and confronting a police officer during heated exchange.
The Duke of Sussex launches fresh legal action against the Home Office after losing his bid for automatic police protection during UK visits, raising questions about royal security protocols.
McLaren Racing takes reigning IndyCar champion Alex Palou to London's High Court in dramatic contract dispute that could reshape driver market and team relationships.
In a controversial 6-3 decision, America's highest court has struck down local bans on conversion therapy, reigniting debates over LGBTQ+ protections and states' rights.
The widow of legendary tattoo artist Xam Volo faces a dramatic inheritance challenge as a mysterious woman claims to be his secret daughter in a High Court fight for his £500,000 estate.
Fresh court documents reveal Prince Harry blaming his former lawyers for including Prince William in his legal war against Associated Newspapers, exposing new tensions between the royal brothers.
A devoted father was overcome with emotion in a UK courtroom after a judge ruled his children would be sent to live abroad with their mother, separating him from his young sons.