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Scotland abolishes 'not proven' verdict after centuries

In a landmark legal reform, the Scottish Government has passed legislation to abolish the controversial 'not proven' verdict, fundamentally altering the country's unique three-verdict justice system that has stood for centuries.

KC: Legal Aid Reform 'Astonishing Act of Self-Harm'

In a scathing critique, Thomas Ross KC warns that removing specialist criminal barristers from the Legal Aid Agency's advisory panel is a catastrophic move that will undermine fair trials and worsen the crisis in the UK's justice system.

CCTV: Scooter pensioner steals steaks after court let-off

Shocking CCTV footage reveals a pensioner on a mobility scooter brazenly stealing high-value steaks from a Tesco Express in Kent, just days after being let off for a similar offence. The audacious theft has sparked outrage and raised questions about justi

Pensioner deliberately rams car into elderly neighbour

Disturbing footage captures the moment a 73-year-old man intentionally reverses his car into his 71-year-old neighbour during a petty dispute over parking in a quiet residential street. The victim was hospitalised with serious injuries.

SNP's Soft Justice: Sex Offenders Dodge Prison Sentences

Exclusive investigation reveals a crisis in Scotland's justice system under the SNP, with hundreds of serious sexual offenders avoiding prison sentences. Victims' groups express outrage as data shows a pattern of lenient sentencing.

Record number of offenders avoid court in Scotland

Exclusive figures reveal a dramatic surge in criminals being diverted from prosecution to social work schemes in Scotland, with over 34,000 cases recorded last year. Critics warn of a 'soft-touch' justice system as serious offenders, including those charg

Banksy claims new mural on London's Royal Courts of Justice

The enigmatic street artist Banksy has officially authenticated a powerful new piece on the walls of London's Royal Courts of Justice, depicting a child using a pressure washer to create a crimson spatter effect, in a classic critique of the justice syste

Banksy targets Royal Courts of Justice with new artwork

The anonymous street artist Banksy has claimed a new piece on the wall of the Royal Courts of Justice in London, featuring striking green paint splatters, in a move interpreted as a commentary on the UK justice system.

Elderly Appetite Loss: Causes & Solutions

A sudden loss of appetite in older adults is a critical warning sign. This comprehensive guide reveals the medical, social, and psychological causes behind this common issue in the UK's ageing population and provides actionable advice for concerned famili

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.

Fury as Criminals Dodge Court by Refusing Fiscal Fines

Exclusive data reveals thousands of offenders in Scotland, including those accused of assault and domestic abuse, are avoiding court by rejecting initial 'fiscal fines' and having their cases dropped entirely, sparking outrage from victims' groups.

Trump Enacts Cashless Bail Order Transforming US Justice System

In a seismic shift for America's judicial landscape, former President Donald Trump has enacted a groundbreaking executive order to eliminate cash bail, a move set to dramatically alter the US prison system and spark fierce national debate on justice and p

Soft Justice Bill: Thousands to Dodge Prison

Exclusive: A landmark new Bill will see prison sentences under 12 months scrapped in England and Wales, allowing tens of thousands of offenders to avoid jail each year. Critics blast the move as a 'dangerous experiment' in soft justice.

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