A Iranian court has ordered the amputation of four fingers from a convicted thief, ignoring both the victim's forgiveness and international human rights concerns in a brutal application of Sharia law.
In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has fundamentally weakened the Voting Rights Act, raising alarm about minority voter protections and the future of electoral fairness in America.
A controversial judge has ignited fury after citing the 'historical trauma of slavery' as reason to avoid sentencing a convicted drug dealer to prison, in a ruling that's raising serious questions about judicial impartiality.
The US Supreme Court has dramatically weakened the Voting Rights Act in a controversial 6-3 decision that could reshape American elections for years to come.
A senior family court judge faces removal from sensitive cases after the Court of Appeal overturned 16 rulings involving vulnerable children, citing 'serious concerns' about her handling of abuse evidence.
Ministers could be forced to seek Supreme Court approval for contentious policies under new Labour proposals following legal battles over Rwanda scheme.
Breaking: France's former president Nicolas Sarkozy has been ordered to begin his prison sentence next week after exhausting appeals in corruption case, marking unprecedented moment in French politics.
Senior Georgia judge Robert Guy Jr has been suspended from the bench after being arrested for drunk driving and fleeing the scene of an accident in dramatic late-night incident.
A Florida circuit judge has resigned in disgrace after a judicial investigation found he systematically abused his power, mistreating crime victims and witnesses in his courtroom with shocking behaviour that breached judicial conduct rules.
Gisele Pelicot, who fled justice during her child abduction trial, has had her prison term increased after a dramatic courtroom escape in France.
A Connecticut courtroom descended into chaos as a bereaved father launched a violent attack on his son's convicted murderer during an emotional sentencing hearing. The shocking incident occurred just moments after the killer was sentenced for the brutal s
The Home Office confronts potential legal action following a scathing report revealing systematic failures in protecting vulnerable children from modern slavery and exploitation.
Major US network NBC News faces intense criticism after publishing sensitive details about an alleged assassination attempt against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, raising concerns about journalistic ethics and judicial security.
Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick sparks controversy by staging dramatic walkout from court over judges' traditional wigs, calling for sweeping asylum system reforms.
Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick faces backlash after mocking judges' traditional wigs during legal conference speech, drawing accusations of government hostility towards judiciary.
Shocking attack in Tirana as senior judge Gjin Gjoni is shot dead outside courthouse during hearing break, raising serious concerns about judicial safety and organised crime.
A prominent South Carolina judge faces criminal investigation after his house was destroyed in a blaze authorities are treating as suspicious, with the probe examining potential financial irregularities.
Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick launches sweeping reforms to curb judicial interference and fast-track migrant removals in bold move to regain border control.
A fierce blaze has destroyed the beachfront property of prominent South Carolina judge Diane Goodstein, with authorities treating the incident as suspicious as investigations continue.
A convicted criminal delivered a terrifying threat to a judge moments after being sentenced, warning 'I'll see you when I get out' in a shocking courtroom confrontation.
Conservative proposal to abolish independent Sentencing Council and hand power to politicians faces fierce backlash from judiciary and legal professionals who warn it threatens judicial independence.
Circuit Judge Diane Goodstein under investigation for reportedly operating a wood-burning stove in her courthouse chambers, potentially violating fire safety regulations.
A respected judge has been fatally shot inside a Tirana courtroom in a brazen attack that has sent shockwaves through Albania's judicial system and raised serious security concerns.
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's increasing reliance on the Supreme Court's emergency procedures to secure favourable rulings outside normal legal channels, raising constitutional concerns.
The South Carolina residence of Judge Jocelyn Newman, who recently presided over a high-profile case challenging Donald Trump's ballot eligibility, has been destroyed in a devastating fire as authorities launch a full investigation into the blaze.
A prominent South Carolina judge's $1.3 million beachfront property has been reduced to ashes in a devastating fire that authorities now believe was deliberately set, launching a major arson probe.
The Duke of Sussex suffers devastating legal setback as judges rule against his security funding appeal, comparing his case to a 'collapsed soufflé' in scathing verdict.
US Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh faces backlash after reducing sentence for transgender woman convicted of serious assault, sparking debate over judicial discretion and sentencing guidelines.
An explosive investigation reveals how Trump-appointed Supreme Court justices are using the 'shadow docket' to push through conservative rulings without public scrutiny, raising serious concerns about judicial transparency.
An in-depth look at Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's groundbreaking role on the US Supreme Court, her influential jurisprudence, and how she's reshaping American legal discourse from the bench.