Lammy's justice reform plan and deputy PM ambitions
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy outlines radical plans to overhaul Britain's 'broken' court system while positioning himself as potential deputy to Keir Starmer in future Labour government.
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy outlines radical plans to overhaul Britain's 'broken' court system while positioning himself as potential deputy to Keir Starmer in future Labour government.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces criticism from health professionals and political opponents over his controversial NHS reform proposals, which experts warn could create a damaging American-style healthcare system.
The Guardian warns that chronic underfunding of community rehabilitation services is pushing the UK's justice system to breaking point, risking reoffending and public safety.
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.
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.
Exclusive: Scotland's controversial third verdict, branded an 'affront to justice' by critics, faces abolition as MSPs prepare for a landmark vote. Discover the verdict's bloody history and why campaigners demand its end.
The Scottish Parliament has voted to abolish the controversial 'not proven' verdict, a unique feature of Scots law for centuries. This landmark decision streamlines the justice system into a binary choice of 'guilty' or 'not guilty'.
Groundbreaking research reveals the Moon is gradually spiralling away from Earth at 3.8cm per year, a phenomenon that will fundamentally alter our planet's environment and the length of our day over millions of years.
Exclusive analysis reveals how Labour's proposed constituency reform in Knowsley, Liverpool, exposes a deep crisis in British democracy. Discover why safe seats are undermining voter representation and what it means for the future of UK politics.
A British woman endured 16 months of wrongful imprisonment after being mistaken for her criminal father in a catastrophic court mix-up. Her harrowing story exposes critical flaws in the justice system.
Exclusive investigation reveals the squalid reality of Atlanta's infamous jail system, dubbed a 'hellhole' by inmates and activists, following conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's brief detention.
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
A groundbreaking new study has finally unravelled the cosmic mystery behind the strange chemical makeup of the only known interstellar comet, 2I/Borisov, using the powerful James Webb Space Telescope.
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
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.
A damning report reveals the Forensic Science Regulator lacks the expertise to properly assess miscarriages of justice, leaving innocent people trapped in prison. Experts demand urgent reform.
Brexit architect Nigel Farage has launched a scathing attack on the UK's 'first past the post' electoral system, branding it 'fundamentally undemocratic' after new analysis revealed his Reform UK party could secure millions of votes with minimal parliamen
Labour veteran Yvette Cooper takes on the crucial Justice Secretary role in Keir Starmer's new government, tasked with reforming the UK's justice system and prisons.
The UK government is reviewing the jury trial system, with proposals to reduce jury sizes and limit complex cases. Discover the potential impact on justice.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley calls for a major overhaul of the jury selection process, urging deeper vetting to weed out jurors with 'extreme views' that threaten the integrity of high-profile trials, including terrorism cases.
Bryan Hooper walks free after a quarter-century behind bars as Minnesota court overturns wrongful murder conviction, exposing systemic justice failures.
A damning US Justice Department investigation reveals a culture of systemic racism, excessive force, and discrimination within the Minneapolis Police Department, two years after the murder of George Floyd.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has launched a scathing attack on the UK's prison system, labelling jails as 'paper mache' and condemning the government's early release scheme as a dangerous failure.
Keir Starmer's Labour government explores unprecedented political reform talks with Nigel Farage, signalling a dramatic shift from Westminster's traditional partisan battles.
A major review of the UK's jury system is underway, sparked by concerns over juror bias in politically charged trials. The Law Commission is investigating potential reforms to ensure fair trials in an era of heightened activism.
The UK Sentencing Council gains significant new powers, allowing it to proactively refer unduly lenient sentences to the Court of Appeal for review, marking a major shift in criminal justice policy.
The incredible true story of Stephen Valentine, the ordinary man who took on the British police in a groundbreaking legal battle over wrongful arrest and emerged victorious, changing the landscape of citizen rights.
The family of a French woman murdered by her ex-partner is taking the state to court, demanding answers for systemic failures that left her unprotected despite known risks.
The Chief Inspector of Probation issues a stark warning over the 'intensive supervision' programme for dangerous offenders, citing systemic failures and a 'worrying lack of progress' that puts the public at risk.
England and Wales face a human rights crisis as 1,800 IPP-sentenced inmates remain imprisoned, many years beyond their original tariff. Probation chief Martin Jones demands urgent government action to resolve this 'indefinite' sentencing scandal.