Court Backlogs 'Absolutely Dire' and Set to Worsen

Justice Minister Sarah Sackman KC warns that the UK's court backlog will exceed 100,000 cases before improving, as the government unveils reforms including digital modernisation and lifting caps on court sitting days.

Court Backlog to Rise Until 2035 Despite Reforms

Ministry of Justice figures reveal the criminal court backlog in England and Wales will continue growing until 2035, despite radical reforms including judge-only trials and increased remote hearings.

Mexican Army Kills El Mencho, Top Cartel Leader

The Mexican army has killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, in a major operation in Jalisco state, sparking nationwide retaliatory violence.

Solicitor Banned for Year Over Office Party Sexual Remarks

Timothy Eagle, a senior partner at Hansells Solicitors, has been suspended from practising for 12 months after making inappropriate sexual comments to four junior colleagues while intoxicated at the firm's Christmas celebration.

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