Sexual abuse survivor urges Lammy to halt jury trial cuts
Vicki Crawford, who waited nearly six years for justice, urges the Government not to use victims' trauma to justify controversial plans to slash jury trials. Read her powerful open letter.
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Mangione Hearing Previews Explosive US Healthcare CEO Murder Trial
A New York court hearing for Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, revealed a case mixing politics, healthcare outrage, and legal drama. Discover the details.
Lammy's 'Swift Courts' Reform: A Jury Trial U-Turn
Lord Chancellor David Lammy announces 'swift courts' to tackle the justice backlog, scaling back jury trials for some offences. Explore the debate over this historic right.
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.
KC Slams Lammy's Plan to Scrap Jury Trials for Most Cases
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.
Lammy to overhaul justice system, may curb jury trials
Justice Secretary David Lammy unveils a 'fast and fair' plan to tackle the courts emergency, including limiting jury trials for less serious offences. Will it work?
Jury trials face axe despite proving man's innocence
A juror reveals how a jury uncovered police evidence flaws to free an innocent man, as government plans to scrap jury trials threaten this cornerstone of British justice. Read the full investigation.
Lammy to unveil major UK justice system reforms
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces major justice reforms to tackle record court backlogs and put victims first. Could jury trials be restricted?
Third Post Office IT system case referred to appeal
The criminal conviction of former subpostmaster Gareth Snow, based on evidence from a third faulty Post Office IT system, has been referred to the Court of Appeal. Discover the latest development in the ongoing Post Office scandal.
Lammy's jury trial reforms address UK justice crisis
Justice Secretary David Lammy proposes limiting jury trials to tackle England and Wales' 80,000-case backlog. Could this reform save Britain's collapsing justice system? Read our analysis.
Lammy's jury trial cuts threaten UK justice system
Justice Secretary David Lammy's plan to slash jury trials risks undermining public confidence in UK courts while attempting to clear the massive case backlog. Read why this controversial proposal alarms legal experts.
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'.
AI Evidence Blunder: Court Motion Rejected Over Errors
A US prosecutor's motion citing AI-generated inaccuracies has been rejected by a judge, highlighting growing concerns about artificial intelligence in legal proceedings. Learn about the case implications.
Jury trials to be scrapped for most crimes in UK
Labour's plan to end jury trials for all but the most serious offences faces furious backlash from lawyers who warn it will 'destroy justice as we know it' and undermine democracy. Discover the full story.
Radical Plan to Scrap Jury Trials for Most Cases
Justice Secretary David Lammy proposes removing jury trials for most crimes to tackle record 78,000-case court backlog. Critics 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.
FIFA's Football Video Support System Trials in Australia
Football coaches in Australia will use challenge cards to trigger video reviews in a groundbreaking trial of FIFA's new Football Video Support system for leagues without full VAR resources.
Government Plans to Curtail Jury Trials in England & Wales
Radical proposals by Sir Brian Leveson aim to tackle the record court backlog by moving thousands of trials from juries to judges. Could this reshape Britain's justice system?
Son loses £2.6m court fight with mother over Chelsea home
A financier's £2.6m claim against his mother over a Chelsea townhouse has been dismissed, leaving him with a £1m court bill. Read the full High Court ruling details.
Court orders girl to keep rapist father's surname
A High Court judge has ruled a five-year-old girl must retain her rapist father's surname despite serious domestic abuse history. Barrister Charlotte Proudman calls it 'state-sanctioned harm'.
Mother's fury as son's killer walks free on bail
Exclusive: The grieving mother of murdered teenager Mikey Roynon speaks out after her son's violent killer is granted bail despite previous convictions, raising serious questions about Britain's justice system.
Prison Crisis: Wrongful Releases Expose Broken System
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's prison service is buckling under systemic pressures, with mistaken releases reaching critical levels. Discover how institutional failures, not individual errors, are putting public safety at risk.
Second wrongful prison release exposes system failures
England's prison system faces scrutiny after another inmate was mistakenly freed, revealing systemic failures and overcrowding that put public safety at risk.
Prison Service Crisis: Two Inmates Wrongly Freed
Exclusive: The Ministry of Justice faces crisis after two prisoners were incorrectly released in separate incidents, raising serious questions about prison security protocols and public safety.
Probation officer accused of prisoner relationship
A female probation officer faces misconduct charges after allegedly developing an improper relationship with a male prisoner under her supervision, raising serious questions about professional boundaries in the justice system.
Palestinian family reunited after 17-year separation
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.
Radio DJ battles sister over mother's £1.5m inheritance
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.
Victoria prisoners serving full terms in police cells
Exclusive investigation reveals Victoria's correctional system at breaking point as prisoners complete entire jail terms in police cells, raising serious human rights concerns.
Bella Culley freed after wrongful knife conviction overturned
Exclusive: 19-year-old Bella Culley walks free from prison after appeal court quashes conviction in landmark case that highlights justice system concerns.
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