Scottish review into sex offenders' parental rights
The Scottish Government will review parental rights of serious offenders, including sex offenders, following a campaign led by survivors and backed by Scottish Women's Aid and Rape Crisis Scotland.
Category : Courts
Woman and man arrested in London over Iran intelligence claims
Counter Terrorism Policing London arrested a 42-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man at addresses in London on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service.
Ohio grandfather unfit for trial over 16 'feral' children
A 73-year-old Ohio grandfather charged with child endangerment after 16 children were found living in squalor has been ruled mentally incompetent to stand trial.
Family tribute to 'wonderful' mum found dead at home as man charged
A family has paid tribute to Anna Zukowska, a 'wonderful and vibrant' mother found dead at her home on September 6, as a man faces a murder charge.
New Mexico takes Facebook to trial over Cambridge Analytica breach
New Mexico's trial against Facebook over the Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal began in Santa Fe, with the state seeking penalties for the 2016 data breach affecting millions of users.
Trew’s law: automatic review urged for corrupt officer cases
A report urges automatic reviews of convictions linked to jailed police officers, named Trew’s law after Winston Trew, to prevent miscarriages of justice.
9/11 firefighter's family learns he died in South Tower
Gary Geidel's family discovered he died in the South Tower, not the North, and found undeveloped photos of him from a disposable camera in their attic, 25 years after 9/11.
Man in court over fatal Edinburgh Airport crash killing Linda Patterson
A man has appeared in court charged over the death of Linda Patterson, 58, in a crash on the A8 near Edinburgh Airport. Shola Richards faces four charges.
Noel Clarke charged with sex offences against five women
Actor Noel Clarke faces charges of sexual assault, voyeurism and exposure against five women, with a court appearance set for October 21.
Lindsay Clancy trial shows why UK courts must ban cameras
A hung jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial has sparked debate over courtroom filming, with UK rules banning cameras seen as vital protection for justice.
Grangetown fire: Public tried to save girl and aunt, inquest hears
Members of the public tried to rescue Valentina Foster, 7, and Natalie McDonald, 34, before they died in a Grangetown house fire, an inquest heard.
Eljamel inquiry: Evidence begins in 'watershed moment' for patients
The public inquiry into disgraced brain surgeon Sam Eljamel begins evidential hearings in Edinburgh, a 'watershed moment' for patients seeking real-time change and potential prison sentences.
Pilot flees wreckage after fatal Amazon cargo jet crash
A pilot was filmed fleeing the wreckage of an Amazon cargo jet that overran a Miami runway, killing five people and injuring five others.
Father spent weeks at wrong teen's bedside after police mix-up
A father spent three weeks at the bedside of a stranger after police misidentified his son, who had died in a crash. An inquest ruled the teen was unlawfully killed.
Dad 'couldn't comprehend' son's death after mix-up
A father told an inquest he "couldn't comprehend" learning his son had died three weeks after a crash due to a police identification error, saying the family felt it had "two deaths".
Dad kept vigil at wrong teen's bedside for weeks after son died
A father spent three weeks at the bedside of the wrong teenager after police misidentified his son, who had died in a Rotherham car crash, an inquest heard.
Orkney waiter killer's conviction to be reviewed
Michael Ross, convicted of the 1994 murder of waiter Shamsuddin Mahmood in Orkney, will have his conviction reviewed by the SCCRC after a fresh application.
Burglary gang jailed for £500k Greater Manchester spree
Five men have been jailed for a combined 30 years for a 'highly organised' burglary network that stole £500,000 from homes in Salford, Bury and Trafford.
Four arrested after baby dies on Staffordshire camping trip
Four people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a three-month-old baby died while camping with family in Staffordshire, police have confirmed.
Your legal rights if neighbour's dog barks all day and night
Persistent dog barking can be a statutory nuisance under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Councils must investigate complaints and can issue abatement notices if the noise unreasonably interferes with your home.
London PhD student who raped 10 women faces more charges
Detectives investigating convicted rapist Zhenhao Zou have submitted a file of evidence to the CPS, following reports from women who came forward after a public appeal.
Man stabbed to death after car crash; three arrested
Jamie Evans, 20, died of a stab wound after a car crash in Newcastle-Under-Lyme. Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder and conspiracy to murder.
Burglar 'bogeyman' with 148 crimes jailed again
Kevin Harmon, 50, with 148 offences, is back behind bars after a Swansea burglary. He was sentenced to 34 months for the latest break-in and vehicle theft.
Two arrested for murder after man found dead in Sheffield woods
A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder after Ryan Kettlewell was found dead with a gunshot wound in Ecclesall Woods near Sheffield on September 2.
Two arrested after man found dead with gunshot wound in Sheffield
A murder investigation has been launched after Ryan Kettlewell, 38, was found with a gunshot wound in Ecclesall Woods, Sheffield. Two people have been arrested and released on bail.
Djokovic's US Open disqualification plea rejected in 2020
Novak Djokovic failed in his bid to avoid disqualification from the 2020 US Open after accidentally hitting a line judge with a ball, an incident Boris Becker called the worst moment of his career.
Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy case after jury deadlock
A mistrial has been declared in the case of Lindsay Clancy, the mother accused of strangling her three children, after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict.
Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy triple murder trial
A Massachusetts jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict in Lindsay Clancy's trial for the murders of her three children, prompting Judge William Sullivan to declare a mistrial.
Watchdog update on synagogue terror attack probes
The IOPC's investigation into police contact with Manchester synagogue terrorist Jihad Al-Shamie before the attack is now expected to be completed in early 2027, the watchdog has said.
Lindsay Clancy trial deadlocked jury resumes deliberations
The deadlocked jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial started a seventh day of deliberations Friday after a note revealed a juror won't follow reasonable doubt instructions.
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