HMRC wrongly stops Child Benefit for thousands
Exclusive: HMRC halted payments for 24,000 families using flawed travel data, leaving many in financial distress. Senior officials face a Treasury grilling this week.
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HMRC's 'tolerable risk' in child benefit scandal exposed
Internal documents show HMRC accepted harming families in anti-fraud drive. Senior officials face Treasury committee grilling over suspended payments. Read the full investigation.
HMRC's 'tolerable risk' in child benefit suspensions exposed
Internal documents show HMRC accepted a 'tolerable' risk of wrongly stopping child benefits. Senior officials face a Treasury committee grilling over the flawed anti-fraud drive.
Police Accused of Fabricating Evidence in Football Fan Ban
West Midlands Police misled MPs and concocted evidence to justify banning Israeli football fans, a major scandal revealing failures in policing and accountability. Read the full investigation.
Dartmoor Prison Radon Scandal Costs Taxpayers £100m+
A disastrous 10-year lease on a radon-filled Dartmoor prison, signed in 'blind panic', will cost the UK taxpayer more than £100 million. Read the damning report.
Scotland abolishes controversial 'not proven' verdict
Major reforms to Scotland's justice system take effect, abolishing the 'not proven' verdict. A victim of sexual assault shares her story as campaigners welcome the change.
Scotland abolishes controversial 'not proven' verdict
Major reforms to Scotland's justice system take effect, abolishing the unique 'not proven' verdict. A victim of sexual assault shares her story as campaigners welcome the change, while critics warn of a 'terrible' loss. Read the full story.
Labour urged to raise age of criminal responsibility
A major report demands Labour raises the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14, arguing the current law harms vulnerable children. Read the full findings.
Trump's DoJ Releases Epstein Files on Deadline
The US Justice Department has published thousands of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigations. Explore the details and political fallout of this long-awaited release.
Democrats Accuse Trump Admin of Epstein Cover-Up
House Democrats allege a cover-up as the Justice Department misses a deadline to release all Jeffrey Epstein files. Deputy AG Todd Blanche cites redactions for survivors and national security.
New Epstein Photos Released by Democrats Ahead of Deadline
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee publish new photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, showing text from 'Lolita' on a woman's body. The DOJ faces a Friday deadline to release all files.
EU Court: Polish Tribunal Not Independent
The EU's top court has ruled Poland's Constitutional Tribunal lacks independence due to politicised appointments. The decision pressures Warsaw to enact reforms.
Court Backlog Crisis: Bold Reforms for Swift Justice
With a backlog of 80,000 cases, the UK's justice system is in crisis. New government reforms aim to prioritise victims and deliver swifter justice. Read the analysis from a former prosecutor.
UK Prison Population to Reach 100,000 Later Than Projected
New Ministry of Justice projections show England and Wales' prison population will hit 100,000 a year later than thought, reaching up to 103,600 by 2030. Discover the factors behind the shift and the ongoing crisis.
Arrest in 2021 US Capitol Pipe Bomb Case
US authorities have reportedly apprehended a suspect linked to pipe bombs planted before the January 6 Capitol riot. Read the latest details on this major development.
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?
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.
MPs probe leak of 19,000 Afghans' personal data
MPs are investigating the government's handling of a catastrophic data leak that exposed nearly 19,000 Afghans seeking UK refuge. Read the full investigation into this security failure.
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.
BBC Leadership Crisis: Don't Replace Chairman Says MP
Dame Caroline Dinenage advises against replacing BBC chairman Samir Shah amid leadership crisis following resignations over edited Trump speech scandal. Read the latest developments.
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.
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.
Prison Crisis Fuels Reoffending, MPs Warn
A major report reveals prison overcrowding and staffing shortages are crippling rehabilitation, leading to more crime. Discover the urgent call for reform.
Labour MPs Alarm Over Prison Education Cuts
Labour-led committee expresses 'alarm' at government plans to slash prison education budgets by up to 50%, threatening rehabilitation efforts and reoffending rates.
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.
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.
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