Lammy unveils justice reforms including judge-only trials
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces sweeping reforms to tackle the record crown court backlog, including judge-only trials for theft and burglary. Read the full plan for swift justice.
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12 more prisoners accidentally released since November
Justice Secretary David Lammy confirms 12 further accidental prisoner releases since November, bringing the total to over 100 this year. Two remain at large. Read the latest.
Lammy Unveils Sweeping Court Reforms, Scrapping Some Jury Trials
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces bold reforms to clear the Crown Court backlog, including judge-only trials for less serious crimes. Will this plan deliver swift justice?
Major UK Court Reforms to Tackle 80,000 Case Backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy unveils plans to restrict jury trials in a bid to tackle the record 80,000-case crown court backlog. Critics warn it erodes a fundamental right.
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?
Climate Justice Win: Lawyer's ICJ Victory Honoured
Human rights lawyer Julian Aguon secures Right Livelihood award after landmark ICJ climate ruling that could reshape environmental law and protect Indigenous communities worldwide.
Lammy's plan to restrict jury trials in England & Wales
Exclusive: David Lammy's radical plan to abolish jury trials for most cases, handling over 30,000 annually by judges alone. Is this the solution to the 78,000-case backlog? Read our analysis.
95% of jury trials could be scrapped under Labour plans
Labour's proposed court reforms could eliminate jury trials for 95% of cases, threatening 800 years of legal tradition. Legal experts warn this could 'destroy justice as we know it'.
Jury trials to be scrapped for most crimes in UK
Labour's plan to end jury trials for all but the most serious offences faces furious backlash from lawyers who warn it will 'destroy justice as we know it' and undermine democracy. Discover the full story.
Bar Council: Don't Scrap Jury Trials for Court Backlog
The Bar Council warns the government against controversial plans to remove jury trials for some offences. Chair Barbara Mills argues fixing existing court inefficiencies should be the priority over a new, untested court system. Read the full analysis.
Justice Dept Sues Georgia Over 2020 Election
The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Georgia, alleging discriminatory voting practices during the 2020 elections. Discover the details and implications.
Victoria's controversial youth crime laws condemned
Victoria's new 'adult crime, adult time' laws allowing children as young as 14 to be sentenced as adults face widespread condemnation from legal experts and children's advocates.
Migrant sex offender freed in Home Office blunder
David Lammy faces scrutiny after Home Office error frees convicted migrant sex offender due to administrative failure, raising serious public safety concerns.
Starmer backs Lammy in prisoner release controversy
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer defends deputy David Lammy after controversial prisoner release comments spark political storm and Tory criticism.
Police warn of crime wave as probation service fails
Exclusive: Senior police officials sound alarm over potential crime surge as Labour's controversial justice reforms threaten to overwhelm an already failing probation system. Lords prepare for critical showdown.
Lammy defends PMQs silence on prisoner error
Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy justifies his decision not to raise a serious prisoner release error during Prime Minister's Questions, arguing it was inappropriate for the political theatre of the Commons.
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.
Lammy's shocking prison visit exposes overcrowding crisis
Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy witnesses shocking conditions at Wandsworth Prison, calling for urgent reform as Labour pledges to tackle prison overcrowding and rehabilitation failures.
Prison Crisis: Lammy Confronts PM Over Escalating Escapes
Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy exposes Britain's crumbling prison system as escape incidents surge and staffing crises deepen during fiery PMQs exchange.
Wandsworth inmate freed after 17 years maintains innocence
Billy Smith walks free from Wandsworth Prison after nearly two decades behind bars, continuing to protest his innocence in a controversial conviction that has drawn comparisons to the Post Office scandal.
Lammy slams Tories over prison system 'mess'
Justice Secretary David Lammy accuses former Conservative minister Robert Jenrick of leaving prisons in 'total mess' as overcrowding emergency deepens across England and Wales.
Police: Sentencing Reforms Driving Crime Surge
Senior police leaders warn that government changes to prison sentencing are directly contributing to a surge in violent crime, shoplifting, and anti-social behaviour as offenders avoid custody.
Prison Service Crisis: Two Inmates Wrongly Freed
Exclusive: The Ministry of Justice faces crisis after two prisoners were incorrectly released in separate incidents, raising serious questions about prison security protocols and public safety.
Shabana Mahmood appointed Justice Secretary in Labour government
Labour MP Shabana Mahmood becomes Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice in Keir Starmer's new government, marking a historic appointment in UK politics.
DOJ Finds Systemic Racism in Minneapolis and Phoenix Police
A landmark investigation reveals Minneapolis and Phoenix police departments engaged in systemic discrimination against Black and minority communities, following George Floyd's murder.
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.
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