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Labour to Scrap Jury Trials for Certain Cases

The Labour government plans to abolish jury trials for some serious fraud and complex financial cases. Explore the reasons, legal arguments, and potential consequences of this major justice reform.

Jury trials to be scrapped for minor criminal cases

Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to end jury trials for cases likely to result in under three-year sentences. Will this clear court backlogs or is it just a cost-saving measure? Explore the implications.

Labour's plan to slash jury trials sparks outcry

Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to halve jury trials in England and Wales. Critics warn this dismantles a pillar of British justice without evidence it will clear the 78,000-case backlog. Read the full analysis.

Man cleared of harassing Sir Ed Davey and wife

Inigo Rowland found not guilty of harassing Lady Emily Davey after two visits to the family home. Judge says actions did not meet criminal standard. Read the full verdict.

Holly Willoughby Charged with Careless Driving

TV presenter Holly Willoughby is set to appear at Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court over a careless driving charge. Discover the potential penalties and the context of her recent challenges.

Woman jailed for harassing MP Ellie Reeves

Tracey Smith sentenced to 26 weeks for a sinister harassment campaign against Labour MP Ellie Reeves, including threatening messages and a false court summons. Read the full story.

Father Ted's Graham Linehan cleared of harassment

Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has been found not guilty of harassing trans activist Sophia Brooks and criminal damage. Read the full story from Westminster Magistrates' Court.

Masseur avoids jail for spa sexual assaults

Ibrahim Ali, a masseur at Nirvana Spa, received a suspended sentence for sexually assaulting five women. He was given a 10-year prevention order. Read the full story.

Seven Men Charged in Bristol Child Sex Probe

Seven men face over 40 charges for child sexual exploitation in Bristol involving 11 teenage victims. The alleged offences occurred between 2022-2025. Read the latest developments.

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