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French Hypnotherapist Faces Trial for Raping 14 Women

Cyril Zattara, a French dance teacher, is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting over a dozen women, filming the attacks. The trial follows a shocking national reckoning on rape culture in France.

Nine-year court delay as key witness dies before trial

Becky Sheeran faces a nine-year wait for her GBH trial, with her mother, a key witness, dying before court. She warns of a 'broken' justice system causing severe mental health impacts and deterring crime reporting.

Court backlog hits record high, jury trial plans questioned

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.

Lammy accused of misusing rape case figures for jury reforms

Justice Secretary David Lammy faces a major backlash from senior barristers and Labour MPs over his plans to slash jury trials, accused of misrepresenting data on rape case collapses. Discover the brewing rebellion and potential barrister strikes.

Jury trials to be scrapped in thousands of cases

Justice Secretary David Lammy confirms sweeping court reforms, creating judge-only 'swift courts' for cases with sentences under three years to tackle the backlog. Read the full details.

Lammy's £550m plan to slash crown court backlog

Justice Secretary David Lammy announces £550m for victims and radical plans to reduce jury trials, aiming to tackle a crown court backlog set to hit 100,000 cases. Read the full details.

MoJ loses £71m as Lammy plans jury trial shake-up

Justice Secretary David Lammy faces calls to fix his department's finances after £71m losses and a failed £3.6m video system, as he prepares controversial plans to scrap jury trials. Read the full investigation.

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.

Anya Taylor-Joy & Jenna Ortega Dazzle in Marrakech

Anya Taylor-Joy and Jenna Ortega stun in glamorous gowns at the Marrakech International Film Festival, where they serve as jury members. Discover their show-stopping looks and festival details.

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.

Labour's Jury Trial Plans Spark Trust Row

Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick accuses the Government of not trusting the public over reported plans to restrict jury trials. Discover the details of the Leveson review and the political battle.

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