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Ministers misled court over secret £7bn Afghan airlift

A Daily Mail investigation reveals the Ministry of Defence misled a High Court judge to extend a super-injunction that hid a £7bn Afghan airlift from Parliament and the public for two years. Read the full exposé.

Court backlog hits record high, jury trial plans questioned

The backlog in Crown Courts has soared to nearly 80,000 cases, with magistrates' courts also at a record high. Justice Secretary David Lammy's plan to slash jury trials faces criticism as barristers call for more courtrooms. Read the full analysis.

MoJ loses £71m as Lammy plans jury trial shake-up

Justice Secretary David Lammy faces calls to fix his department's finances after £71m losses and a failed £3.6m video system, as he prepares controversial plans to scrap jury trials. Read the full investigation.

Trump Allies Make Dramatic Court Appearance in San Francisco

Former President Donald Trump's high-profile legal team, including Kash Patel and Pam Bondi, made a striking appearance at a San Francisco appeals court hearing, signalling intense focus on a crucial case with significant implications.

China Spy Trial Collapses Over Secret Evidence

Exclusive: A major national security prosecution against alleged Chinese spies has dramatically collapsed after crucial evidence was withheld from defence teams, raising serious questions about transparency in Britain's justice system.

Secret London bar found behind fridge door

An American tourist's quest for authentic London nightlife led him to a hidden speakeasy bar concealed behind a refrigerator door in Soho, revealing one of the capital's best-kept secrets.

Parents lose court battle over son's cancer donations

A High Court rules against parents seeking to transfer £100,000 in cancer donations raised for their late son to his terminally ill younger sister. The charity trustees' decision to use funds for general purposes is upheld.

Police in court over alleged unlawful killing of Melbourne tradie

Two Victoria Police officers stand accused in Melbourne's Magistrates' Court over the death of Luke Briggs, a 33-year-old tradesman, following a violent altercation outside a Hoppers Crossing 7-Eleven. The case has ignited serious debate over police condu

Brave Woman Confronts Evil Killer in UK Courtroom

A courageous woman faced down the depraved killer of her loved one in a UK courtroom, delivering a blistering victim impact statement that left the nation in awe. This is the powerful story of her quest for justice.

UK Government Unveils Radical ECHR Reform Plan

The Conservative government has proposed a major overhaul of its relationship with the European Court of Human Rights, aiming to assert parliamentary sovereignty and curb the court's influence over UK law.

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