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.
The International Criminal Court's annual meeting opens under a cloud of US sanctions, member state withdrawals, and a vacant prosecutor role. Discover the challenges facing global justice.
Khaled El Hishri, accused of atrocities at a Tripoli prison, made his first ICC appearance. Judges set a key hearing for May 2025. Read the full details.
US wholesale giant Costco files lawsuit against Trump administration, alleging misuse of emergency powers to impose tariffs. The retailer warns importers may lose refunds even if duties are unlawful.
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.
Retail giant Costco files a lawsuit against the Trump administration, seeking a full refund of billions paid in tariffs if the Supreme Court deems them unlawful. Explore the legal battle and its impact on prices.
Human rights lawyer Julian Aguon secures Right Livelihood award after landmark ICJ climate ruling that could reshape environmental law and protect Indigenous communities worldwide.
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte could be freed from ICC detention as appeals judges decide his provisional release while facing crimes against humanity charges. Follow this developing international justice story.
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.
ICC prosecutors seek a life term for Janjaweed leader Ali Kushayb, convicted of Darfur atrocities including mass murder. Read the latest on this landmark international justice case.
Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina found guilty of crimes against humanity for crackdown on student protests. Read the full verdict details and international implications.
In a landmark ruling, a Ukrainian court has sentenced a Russian soldier to 12 years imprisonment for the execution of a Ukrainian prisoner of war, setting a crucial precedent for wartime justice.
Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated Qatari-linked intelligence campaign targeted ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan and alleged victims in war crimes cases, raising serious questions about international justice interference.
In a historic ruling, a Dutch court has convicted a former Lord's Resistance Army commander for war crimes and crimes against humanity, while controversially dismissing charges against Vladimir Putin.
A Minnesota preacher has been convicted for orchestrating his wife's brutal killing during a family trip to Angola, revealing a dark tale of deception and international crime.
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a landmark case challenging Donald Trump's authority to impose sweeping tariffs, setting up a constitutional battle that could redefine presidential power and global trade relations.
A British woman wept uncontrollably as a Zimbabwean national appeared in court, charged with the brutal murder of a 25-year-old model found dead in a Harare apartment. The emotional courtroom scene unfolded as prosecutors detailed the grim discovery.
Virgin founder Richard Branson proposes ambitious £500 million transformation of Ashford's abandoned international terminal into thriving business and transport hub, creating thousands of jobs.
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.
As the Gaza conflict continues, mounting evidence of potential war crimes underscores the urgent need for international accountability through tribunals and ceasefire enforcement.
The ICC escalates its probe into former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's controversial anti-drug campaign, examining alleged crimes against humanity during his tenure as Davao mayor.
María Candelaria De León makes history as first Panamanian finalist in prestigious international beauty competition during UK visit, championing diversity and cultural representation.
The International Court of Justice has delivered a landmark ruling declaring Israel's blockade of Gaza a breach of international law and ordering immediate humanitarian aid access to the besieged territory.
In a landmark legal move, South Africa brings Israel before the UN's top court alleging genocide in Gaza, while Israel prepares a robust defence against what it calls 'blood libel' accusations.
Spanish football's ambitious attempt to host a competitive La Liga fixture in Miami has been definitively blocked after a European court ruling, dealing a blow to league president Javier Tebas's international growth strategy.
Notorious fugitive Nicholas Rossi, who faked his own death to evade justice, has been sentenced to prison after an international manhunt spanning multiple countries.
The extraordinary story of Nicholas Rossi, the convicted sex offender who staged his own death and assumed multiple identities across continents before facing justice in Utah court.
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy declares Vladimir Putin should stand trial for war crimes while outlining Labour's foreign policy vision ahead of potential government.