Lammy to unveil major UK justice system reforms
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces major justice reforms to tackle record court backlogs and put victims first. Could jury trials be restricted?
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Man freed after 38 years in wrongful murder conviction
Peter Sullivan spent 38 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit. DNA evidence finally cleared his name. Read his story of adjusting to a changed world and seeking justice.
Three Murder Convictions Referred to Appeal
Three men convicted of murdering Abdul Hafidah in 2016 could be freed after their cases were referred to the Court of Appeal over concerns about gang evidence. Read the latest developments.
Moss Side murder convictions referred to appeal
Three men convicted under joint enterprise for a 2016 Moss Side murder have their cases referred to the Court of Appeal. New evidence challenges the 'gang narrative' used in their prosecution.
Ireland's FGM Convictions Quashed Over Translation Issues
The only couple ever jailed for FGM in Ireland have their convictions overturned after translation failures compromised their trial. They now seek miscarriage of justice certificates.
Murder case reopened 17 years after child testimony
Amanda Lewis's first-degree murder conviction for drowning her daughter is being reconsidered after 17 years. Discover the shocking new developments in this controversial case.
Prison Crisis: Wrongful Releases Expose Broken System
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's prison service is buckling under systemic pressures, with mistaken releases reaching critical levels. Discover how institutional failures, not individual errors, are putting public safety at risk.
Bella Culley freed after wrongful knife conviction overturned
Exclusive: 19-year-old Bella Culley walks free from prison after appeal court quashes conviction in landmark case that highlights justice system concerns.
Greg Lynn launches appeal against murder conviction
Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn fights to clear his name as his legal team challenges the murder conviction in Victoria's Court of Appeal, arguing crucial evidence was mishandled.
English prisoners transferred to Welsh jails in capacity crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals Westminster's controversial prisoner transfer programme to Wales, sparking devolution concerns and straining Welsh prison resources.
Prison Overcrowding Forces Expanded Early Release Scheme
Exclusive: England and Wales prisons implement emergency early release measures as capacity crisis worsens, with thousands of inmates set for release weeks before their scheduled date.
Prison overcrowding forces early inmate release in England and Wales
Exclusive: Ministry of Justice implements emergency measures as prison population reaches breaking point, with offenders being freed up to 70 days early in desperate bid to create cell space.
Trump Justice Dept faces £230m legal claims over targeting
Explosive legal filings reveal the US Justice Department faces massive compensation claims from individuals who allege they were wrongfully prosecuted for political reasons during Trump's presidency.
Barry George's 8-year wrongful conviction ordeal
Exclusive: The harrowing story of Barry George, wrongly imprisoned for eight years for Jill Dando's murder, and his ongoing fight for compensation decades later.
Wrongly jailed 43 years, now detained by ICE
After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, Glynn Simmons faces further detention by ICE despite his exoneration, highlighting serious concerns about justice system failures.
Govt delays justice reforms after Olivia Pratt-Korbel tragedy
Ministers under fire as long-awaited legislation to protect witnesses and victims remains stalled, nearly two years after nine-year-old Olivia's murder shocked the nation.
Early Release of Violent Criminals Halted Amid Prison Crisis
Shock policy reversal sees dangerous offenders kept behind bars as UK prison system reaches breaking point. Exclusive details on which criminals are affected.
Foreign offender prison release sparks justice system crisis
A controversial decision to release a foreign offender before sentencing has triggered fierce criticism from Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy, raising serious questions about UK prison protocols.
Chinese prosecutor barred from UK court proceedings
The UK Court of Appeal blocks China's top prosecutor from attending proceedings in a landmark corruption case, highlighting escalating tensions between London and Beijing.
Killer claims prison violates his human rights
Shameless killer Nicholas Metson, sentenced for murdering his wife and dismembering her body, now argues his lengthy prison term breaches his human rights in a shocking legal challenge.
Tate Modern attacker loses sentence appeal
The Court of Appeal upholds Jonty Bravery's 15-year prison sentence for throwing a child from Tate Modern's viewing platform, marking a significant moment for victim justice.
Justice Minister 'Terrified' of Prison Overcrowding Crisis
UK Justice Minister Mike Freer issues stark warning about prison capacity crisis, revealing he's 'absolutely terrified' of system collapse as inmate numbers surge dangerously close to maximum limits.
MoJ's £1bn funding crisis threatens prison reforms
Exclusive investigation reveals Ministry of Justice financial crisis with £1bn funding gap threatening prison reforms and court modernisation programmes.
Prisoners face 45-day lockdowns in MoJ overcrowding crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals Ministry of Justice plans to keep inmates confined for up to 45 days amid severe prison capacity shortages, sparking human rights concerns.
Migrant rapist avoids deportation in controversial court ruling
A convicted migrant rapist has been spared deportation after a controversial court ruling determined that the nature and duration of his attack on a 16-year-old girl did not constitute an 'exceptionally serious' offence under UK law.
Man freed after 13 years for wrongful conviction
Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu has been released after 13 years behind bars for a robbery conviction that has now been quashed by the Court of Appeal in a landmark miscarriage of justice case.
Lammy demands justice review after Essex murder manhunt
David Lammy pressures Justice Secretary to explain how dangerous double murder suspect remained at large, raising serious questions about public protection systems.
Children Under 14 'Incapable of Evil' - NSW Review
A groundbreaking NSW review recommends raising the age of criminal responsibility to 14, arguing younger children lack moral capacity and require protection, not punishment.
Prison release errors double in UK justice system
Shocking Ministry of Justice figures reveal a dramatic surge in prisoners mistakenly freed from custody, with numbers doubling in just twelve months amid growing concerns about systemic failures.
IPP sentences called 'national embarrassment' by prison staff
Exclusive: Prison officers join mounting pressure to reform controversial IPP sentences, with nearly 3,000 inmates still incarcerated beyond tariff completion.
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