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.
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.
Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Centre for Countering Digital Hate, claims 'sociopathic' tech firms are behind US visa sanctions. He faces a crucial court hearing on 29 December. Read the full story.
Former Supreme Court President Lady Hale leads calls to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14, citing neuroscience and international norms. The government opposes the change.
The EU's top court has ruled Poland's Constitutional Tribunal lacks independence due to politicised appointments. The decision pressures Warsaw to enact reforms.
The government closes a legal loophole after the murder of former prison officer Lenny Scott. Killers motivated by a victim's past role will now face whole life sentences. Read the full story.
Criminal barristers are planning industrial action that could bring courts to a standstill, opposing Justice Secretary David Lammy's proposal to slash jury trials by half. Read the full story.
Barristers argue jurors provide a crucial 'humane perspective' that professional judges cannot. Discover why calls to slash jury use face fierce opposition from legal professionals.
A 13-year-old boy executed a convicted murderer in a Taliban public killing before 80,000 spectators in Afghanistan. Read the full report on the regime's return to brutal 'eye for an eye' justice.
A 'ruthless disruptor' warns the UK's £370bn legal industry faces extinction due to AI and outdated practices. Discover the urgent changes needed for survival.
Criminal charges against debt firm Panthera Finance dismissed after court rules it wasn't technically collecting. Consumer Affairs Victoria ordered to pay costs. Read the full analysis.
A controversial loophole in NSW's new child protection legislation could see more children incarcerated despite reforms intended to strengthen safeguards for 10-14 year olds.
Slovenia passes controversial 'Šutar law' granting police sweeping powers in Roma neighbourhoods, sparking discrimination accusations from human rights groups. Read the full analysis.
Paul McCartney releases his first track in five years on a silent protest album against AI copyright threats. Over 1000 artists join the fight for creative rights. Read the full story.
A Scottish Government review proposes decriminalising abortion and allowing terminations post-24 weeks with two doctors' approval. Discover the controversial recommendations and reactions.
Exclusive: A prison officer reveals Britain's most notorious inmate Charles Bronson could be released within months after nearly 50 years in custody, despite his violent reputation.
Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated criminal network using fake FBI and ICE credentials to commit serious offences across the United States. Authorities warn public to remain vigilant.
Businesses could be legally required to protect employees from stalkers following Gracie Spinks' murder, as campaigners push for 'Suzy's Law' reforms in workplace safety legislation.
New legislation making pornography depicting strangulation a criminal offence comes into force in the UK, marking a significant shift in online safety regulation.
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Exclusive: Ministers accused of betraying Hillsborough families with weakened legal reforms as new bill fails to deliver promised 'duty of candour' for public officials.
Groundbreaking research shows brief bursts of vigorous activity are more effective for cardiovascular health than longer moderate sessions. Discover how just minutes a day can transform your heart health.
A 19-year-old wanted for his grandmother's brutal killing has been fatally shot by law enforcement officers in South Carolina after allegedly reaching for a weapon during attempted arrest.
Exclusive investigation uncovers budget concerns and questionable contractor history in Donald Trump's lavish White House ballroom renovation project, raising eyebrows in political and construction circles.
Major American poultry producer Perdue Farms could see executives imprisoned after California authorities filed criminal charges over alleged animal cruelty and failure to comply with Proposition 12 standards.
Groundbreaking new legislation inspired by tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak gives UK tenants legal power to demand urgent repairs for dangerous damp and mould within strict timeframes.
French parliament passes landmark legislation explicitly defining sexual consent after high-profile case reveals legal gaps. New 'presumption of non-consent' represents major victory for women's rights.
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.
Exclusive details reveal Iris Law's specific backstage requirements for her Victoria's Secret Fashion Show debut, from temperature-controlled dressing rooms to particular snack preferences, as the nepotism baby model makes her lingerie brand entrance.
A groundbreaking NSW review recommends raising the age of criminal responsibility to 14, arguing younger children lack moral capacity and require protection, not punishment.
Conservative MP Chris Philp launches scathing attack on government's crime record, warning soft justice policies are emboldening criminals while victims suffer the consequences.