The father of Bridgette 'Biddy' Porter, murdered in 2020, accuses Australia's justice system of protecting her mentally ill killer after she was granted day release. Read his emotional plea for change.
Dorothy Bain KC confirms rape shield protections remain despite Supreme Court warning that current laws may breach defendants' rights to fair trials in Scotland.
Helen Newlove transformed personal tragedy into powerful advocacy for crime victims, becoming Victims' Commissioner and Conservative peer. Her legacy includes the 2024 Victims and Prisoners Act.
Tributes are paid to Baroness Helen Newlove, the passionate Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales, who has died following a short illness. Read about her powerful legacy.
Baroness Helen Newlove, the Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales, has passed away following a short illness. The fierce campaigner for victims' rights transformed the role. Read her powerful story.
Baroness Helen Newlove, the Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales, has died after a short illness. A passionate advocate for victims' rights, her legacy transformed the role. Our thoughts are with her family.
Scottish ministers confront explosive backlash as hundreds of prisoners are set for early release under emergency measures, sparking outrage from victims' families and political opponents.
The Labour government's landmark employment rights bill promises the biggest shake-up of workplace protections in decades, challenging the Tory legacy and empowering British workers.
Labour leader Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure as the proposed Hillsborough Law, promising legal parity for victims, faces delays despite pre-election pledges. Families express deep disappointment over the stalled legislation.
Labour leader pledges sweeping legal reforms to prevent state-sponsored injustices following Horizon IT scandal revelations, with new bill expected within first 100 days of government.
Labour's David Lammy pledges landmark Hillsborough Law in first King's Speech to rebalance justice system and provide parity for victims against public bodies.
Exclusive: Ministers accused of betraying Hillsborough families with weakened legal reforms as new bill fails to deliver promised 'duty of candour' for public officials.
Dramatic scenes unfolded outside the Supreme Court as trans rights activists and women's rights campaigners clashed, leading to three arrests. The confrontation erupted following a landmark ruling on gender recognition laws.
Women's rights campaigners in Scotland face organised opposition from trans activists planning to 'drown out' their Edinburgh march, prompting calls for First Minister John Swinney to uphold sex-based protections.
Conservative MP Chris Philp launches scathing attack on government's crime record, warning soft justice policies are emboldening criminals while victims suffer the consequences.
A revolutionary bill introduced in Parliament could transform Britain's environmental protection by granting ecosystems legal personhood rights, following global precedents.
Exclusive investigation reveals how victims of crime are turning to private prosecutions as police fail to investigate serious offences across England and Wales.
Virginia Giuffre's powerful new memoir 'Nobody's Girl' reveals shocking details of her abuse by Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew, detailing her journey from victim to advocate.
Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey faces backlash after announcing legislation to permanently ban prisoners from voting, defying European Court rulings and igniting human rights debates.
Labour MP Ian Byrne raises urgent concerns about the proposed Hillsborough Law, warning it could set a dangerous precedent for future tragedy responses while honouring victims' legacy.
Families of the four University of Idaho murder victims face devastating compensation rejection as suspect Bryan Kohberger's case continues. Exclusive details on the legal battle and financial hardship facing grieving relatives.
In a groundbreaking legal decision, a transgender man has won his appeal after the High Court ruled that wanting to conceive and carry a baby is not incompatible with living as a man. This landmark case sets a significant precedent for transgender rights
In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has fundamentally weakened the Voting Rights Act, raising alarm about minority voter protections and the future of electoral fairness in America.
In a historic decision, Colombia's highest court has intervened to protect the ancestral rights of an Afro-indigenous community facing displacement from their spiritual heartland in the nation's capital.
The national broadcaster sparks outrage with radio discussion exploring alternative terms for paedophiles, drawing criticism from victims' advocates and political figures.
A woman's pursuit of justice for alleged childhood sexual abuse ends in dismissal as prosecutors cite 'confidential' reasons, leaving victims' advocates outraged.
A Florida circuit judge has resigned in disgrace after a judicial investigation found he systematically abused his power, mistreating crime victims and witnesses in his courtroom with shocking behaviour that breached judicial conduct rules.
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on Human Rights Act, vowing to prevent 'foreign courts' from dictating UK policy in explosive Conservative conference address.
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under fire for allegedly ignoring women's rights groups by appointing a LGBTQ charity to the UK's delegation for a key UN human rights meeting, sparking accusations of a 'hierarchy of rights'.
The Irish Government launches an unprecedented legal challenge against the UK's controversial Troubles Legacy Act, setting the stage for a major diplomatic and legal clash over justice for victims.