New Victims' Commissioner Claire Waxman warns victims' voices must be heard in debate over cutting jury trials. She says radical change is needed to end court backlog leaving victims waiting years for justice. Read her urgent plea.
New Victims' Commissioner Claire Waxman, a stalking survivor, reveals how court backlogs leave victims 'serving the sentence'. She demands urgent reform as 80,000 cases await trial.
Sir Keir Starmer faces a Labour rebellion over plans to abolish jury trials for many cases. Tory motion forces a vote, as critics call it an attack on justice. Read the full story.
Sir Keir Starmer faces a Labour rebellion as Tory MPs force a vote on plans to scrap jury trials for many cases. Justice Secretary David Lammy argues it's needed to cut the 80,000-case backlog. Read the latest from Westminster.
Comedian Russell Brand is charged with two new rape and sexual assault counts. He responds with a video criticising UK government plans to limit jury trials. Full details on the case and his latest statements.
Sir Keir Starmer faces a backbench revolt as 39 Labour MPs sign a letter branding plans to restrict jury trials 'madness'. Read the full story on the justice system crisis.
Keir Starmer confronts a major Labour rebellion as 38 MPs brand plans to slash jury trials 'madness'. Read the full story on the growing Westminster crisis.
Keir Starmer faces a backbench rebellion as 39 Labour MPs sign a letter condemning plans to reduce jury trials in England and Wales, calling the move 'madness'.
Bec Pickering, 43, battles breast cancer and the BRCA2 gene mutation. Her story highlights the urgent need for clinical trials to protect future generations. Support vital research this Christmas.
Criminal barristers are planning industrial action that could bring courts to a standstill, opposing Justice Secretary David Lammy's proposal to slash jury trials by half. Read the full story.
A US federal judge has ordered the release of secret grand jury transcripts from the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking cases, citing a new law. Discover the implications.
A US grand jury has rejected a new attempt to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage fraud charges. The case, previously dismissed, was seen as politically motivated. Read the latest developments.
A US grand jury has declined to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on fraud charges, following a judge's ruling that the prosecutor was unlawfully appointed. Read the full analysis.
A US grand jury has declined to issue a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James over mortgage fraud allegations. Read the full story on the latest legal and political clash.
Justice Secretary David Lammy is warned of a major backbench rebellion over plans to restrict jury trials in England and Wales. Read the full story on the growing opposition.
Ghislaine Maxwell's legal team argues releasing sealed grand jury documents would cause 'severe prejudice', jeopardising a fair retrial. Full details on the latest court filing.
Barristers argue jurors provide a crucial 'humane perspective' that professional judges cannot. Discover why calls to slash jury use face fierce opposition from legal professionals.
A Labour minister has defended controversial plans to remove juries from some trials, stating judges with diversity training will do a 'good job'. Read the full debate on justice reforms.
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to slash jury trials by half, a stark reversal of his and Keir Starmer's past positions. Critics warn it's an assault on democracy and won't fix the court backlog.
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.
David Lammy's proposal to cut jury trials faces fierce backlash from his own MPs and a humiliating correction over the Victims' Commissioner. Read the full Westminster fallout.
The Labour government plans to abolish jury trials for some serious fraud and complex financial cases. Explore the reasons, legal arguments, and potential consequences of this major justice reform.
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to end jury trials for cases likely to result in under three-year sentences. Will this clear court backlogs or is it just a cost-saving measure? Explore the implications.
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to halve jury trials in England and Wales. Critics warn this dismantles a pillar of British justice without evidence it will clear the 78,000-case backlog. Read the full analysis.
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces major court reforms, including judge-only trials for some offences, as crown court backlog hits over 78,000 cases. Critics warn of eroding fundamental rights.
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Justice Secretary David Lammy announces plans to scrap jury trials for some offences and create 'swift courts' to tackle the record crown court backlog of over 78,000 cases. Critics warn it erodes a fundamental right.
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces plans to scrap jury trials for some offences and create 'swift courts' to tackle record crown court delays. Critics warn it erodes a fundamental right.
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to abolish jury trials for crimes likely to get 3 years or less, introducing 'swift courts'. Critics call it an attack on an ancient right.
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.