Reform UK leader Nigel Farage calls for a complete overhaul of the UK's welfare system, claiming it discourages work and fosters dependency. He targets 'sick note culture' and pledges to make employment more attractive than benefits.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage unveils a hardline welfare policy, proposing to strip benefits from those refusing employment, in a major intervention on the UK's welfare debate.
Hannah Thomas has been awarded £22,000 in legal costs after a court found NSW police used excessive force, injuring her at a 2021 pro-Palestinian protest. A landmark ruling for protest rights.
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.
The Scottish Government faces mounting pressure to disclose its legal advice on the Gender Recognition Reform Bill after a controversial Section 35 order from Westminster blocked the legislation. Scottish Secretary Alister Jack defends the move as 'necess
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'.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under intense scrutiny as a new legal opinion suggests he could be held personally liable for his policy on Gaza, testing the boundaries of ministerial responsibility.
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.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer vows to enact a landmark 'Hillsborough Law' if elected, aiming to rebalance the legal system and empower victims' families after long campaigns for justice.
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.
Shadow ministers Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell announce sweeping constitutional reforms to modernise British democracy, including abolishing the House of Lords and empowering local communities.
Fulton County prosecutors face Tennessee attorneys in a tense disciplinary hearing over alleged misconduct in the high-profile election interference case against Donald Trump.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage declares the House of Lords an 'insult to democracy' and vows to make its abolition a central election pledge, shifting focus from patriotic symbols to constitutional reform.
The Bar Council proposes a strict ban on sexual relationships between barristers and their junior staff to combat power imbalances and protect vulnerable employees in chambers.
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
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.
Sir Keir Starmer appoints David Lammy as Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary in Labour's first cabinet, signalling major legal reforms ahead.
Nigel Farage declares Reform UK the 'new opposition' to Labour, vowing to overhaul Britain's electoral system and take millions of votes from the Conservatives after a stormy post-election conference.
A dramatic parliamentary debate has erupted over the future of the House of Lords, with MPs condemning the unelected chamber as 'indefensible' and demanding urgent democratic reform for the UK's political system.
Keir Starmer's Labour government explores unprecedented political reform talks with Nigel Farage, signalling a dramatic shift from Westminster's traditional partisan battles.
A radical transformation is sweeping UK social work as innovative teams dismantle bureaucratic barriers, prioritising genuine human connections over paperwork. Discover how this grassroots revolution is delivering extraordinary results for vulnerable fami
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.
Dozens of local authorities, led by Reform UK councillors, are preparing group legal action against the Home Office. They demand reimbursement for millions spent housing asylum seekers, accusing the government of breaching its financial responsibilities.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves accuses the government of short-term policymaking and calls for a major overhaul of the UK's political system to tackle long-term challenges.
Exclusive: A groundbreaking report reveals how Britain could finally make its super-rich pay their fair share without a traditional wealth tax. Discover the innovative policies set to redefine economic fairness.
Illinois establishes a groundbreaking, state-funded legal hotline offering free, immediate counsel to LGBTQ+ residents facing discrimination, housing issues, and civil rights violations.
Nevada and Oregon voters have backed significant changes to their electoral systems, moving towards open primaries and ranked-choice voting in a growing US trend.
Two New Jersey attorneys have been sanctioned for submitting falsified documents to US authorities in a high-stakes international fraud and money laundering investigation involving billions, sparking outrage in the legal community.