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Council paints over new Banksy mural at Royal Courts of Justice

In a controversial move, Westminster Council has painted over a powerful new Banksy mural depicting a protester being struck by a judge's gavel. The artwork, which appeared overnight on the Royal Courts of Justice, sparked immediate debate about art, prot

Inside the Erin Patterson 36-Year Murder Sentencing

An in-depth look at the meticulous judicial reasoning behind the 36-year prison sentence for Erin Patterson, convicted of three counts of murder in Australia's Leongatha mushroom poisoning case.

Amy Coney Barrett's surprising shift on Supreme Court

Justice Amy Coney Barrett is emerging as an unexpected swing vote in pivotal Supreme Court rulings, challenging assumptions about the court's conservative supermajority and demonstrating a distinct judicial philosophy.

Lady Vols Star Gets Plea Deal in Assault Case

University of Tennessee basketball star Destiny Salary reaches plea agreement in domestic assault case, receiving judicial diversion and avoiding a criminal conviction. Full case details revealed.

Met Police Chief Demands Jury System Overhaul

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley calls for a major overhaul of the jury selection process, urging deeper vetting to weed out jurors with 'extreme views' that threaten the integrity of high-profile trials, including terrorism cases.

Jan 6 Defendant's Shocking Letter Demands Case Dismissal

Exclusive: January 6 defendant Jared Wise, serving a five-year sentence, writes extraordinary letter to Democratic lawmakers claiming political persecution and demanding dismissal of all charges in unprecedented legal manoeuvre.

Bellocchio's Portobello: A Triumph Against Injustice

Master filmmaker Marco Bellocchio turns his lens on the infamous Enzo Tortora case in 'Portobello', a powerful and timely drama about media manipulation, judicial failure, and one man's fight for truth.

Amy Coney Barrett Memoir: Inside Roe v. Wade Overturn

Exclusive insights from Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett's memoir reveal the internal tensions and personal convictions behind the landmark decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, reshaping America's legal landscape.

Trump supporter jailed for threatening election case judge

A fervent Donald Trump supporter, Ryan Routh, has been sentenced to prison for issuing violent threats against a US judge presiding over a pivotal election subversion case. The sentencing highlights growing concerns over the safety of judicial officials.

New court rule: Judges must consider offender background

A landmark change in UK sentencing rules now requires judges to weigh an offender's social and cultural background, including experiences of racism and deprivation, potentially leading to more lenient sentences.

Court Sides With Protesters in Landmark Ruling Against Govt

In a major ruling for civil liberties, the Court of Appeal has sided with climate protesters, declaring that the government's guidance on what constitutes 'reasonable' protest was unlawful. The decision is a significant blow to the government's crackdown

Texas signs judicial redistricting bill, critics cry foul

Governor Greg Abbott signs into law a sweeping redistricting plan for Texas's lower courts, a move critics decry as a partisan power grab that could disenfranchise minority voters and reshape the state's judicial landscape for years to come.

Home Office Faces Court Over Epping Immigration Raid

The Home Office's controversial immigration enforcement operation in Epping is under legal fire as the Court of Appeal grants a judicial review, citing potential 'unlawful' detention practices.

Court Slams Home Office for 'Egregious' Legal Breach

The Court of Appeal has delivered a scathing rebuke to the Home Office for unlawfully denying an Iranian man's asylum claim and attempting to deport him without a fair hearing, in a landmark ruling for immigration justice.

A Philosopher's Secret to Happy Bank Holiday Travel

Stuck on a rail replacement bus this Bank Holiday? Discover the ancient Stoic philosophy that could transform your journey from a nightmare into an opportunity for happiness and mindfulness.

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