Jury trials scrapped in bid to tackle court backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces plans to scrap jury trials for some offences and create 'swift courts' to tackle record crown court delays. Critics warn it erodes a fundamental right.
Category : Crime
Children, dogs found in rubbish-filled car with drugs
Police in Vancouver, US, arrest three after discovering five children and three dogs living in a vehicle filled with rubbish and drug paraphernalia. Read the full shocking story.
Man accused of Bradford fire murders tells court 'I'm done'
Calum Sunderland stopped his evidence at Doncaster Crown Court, where he denies murdering a mother and her three children in a house fire in Bradford. The trial continues.
Christmas Day driver killed 1 in drink-fuelled rampage
Anthony Gilheaney, 30, left a 'trail of carnage' in London's West End, killing one man and injuring others in a series of racist and homophobic attacks. Read the full court report.
Inquiry: 'Critical Failure' in Data on Sex Crimes Against Women
A damning report finds basic questions on stranger rapes in England and Wales cannot be answered due to poor data. The inquiry calls for urgent reform and better use of AI to stop perpetrators.
El Chapo's Son Details Kidnap of Rival in Plea Deal
Joaquín Guzmán López reveals how he abducted Sinaloa cartel leader 'El Mayo' to win US favour. Read the shocking details of the cross-border operation.
Lorraine Kelly backs SafeCall for missing children
TV star Lorraine Kelly supports The Independent's SafeCall campaign to raise £165,000, aiding 70,000 missing UK children annually. Donate to provide a lifeline.
Hillsborough probe finds 12 officers would face misconduct
A damning IOPC report finds 12 police officers would have faced gross misconduct for failures at Hillsborough and the subsequent cover-up. Read the full findings.
Hillsborough report finds 12 officers would face misconduct cases
A damning IOPC report finds 12 officers would have faced gross misconduct proceedings over the Hillsborough disaster. Discover the full findings and the families' fight for justice.
Hillsborough Report: 12 Officers Would Face Gross Misconduct
A new report into the Hillsborough disaster reveals 12 officers would have faced gross misconduct for blaming fans. Discover the shocking findings and the lies exposed. Read the full story.
New Hillsborough report slams police failures and cover-up
A damning new report reveals how West Midlands Police's 'wholly unsatisfactory' investigation into the 1989 Hillsborough disaster failed families. Discover the full findings.
Hillsborough: 12 Officers Escape Punishment After Report
A damning IOPC report finds over 100 instances of police misconduct in the Hillsborough disaster, yet no officers will face discipline. Families decry 'no justice'.
12 Officers Face Hillsborough Misconduct Case
The IOPC has identified 12 officers with a case to answer for gross misconduct related to the Hillsborough disaster and its aftermath. Read the full report and key findings.
Arrest after child-like sex doll found in Shein parcel
A man with a prior conviction faces court after French postal staff discovered a child-like sex doll in a parcel from Shein. The case fuels international calls for online retail bans.
US Mass Killings at 20-Year Low, But Experts Cautious
Mass killings in the US have fallen to a 20-year low in 2025, but criminologists warn this likely represents a statistical correction rather than a permanent decline. Discover the data and expert analysis.
Stockton shooting: Father claims rapper MBnel was target
A father says the gunman in the Stockton birthday party shooting that killed four, including three children, was aiming for rapper MBnel. Read the latest on this tragic California crime.
Jury trial rights cut for crimes under three-year sentences
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces sweeping court reforms to slash backlogs. Defendants facing less than three years in jail will lose automatic right to jury trial. Read the full details.
US Marine recruiter sentenced for stabbing girl, 11
Ricardo Perez Castillo sentenced to 40 years after breaking into a home and stabbing an 11-year-old girl. He begged for forgiveness in court, claiming he had 'found God'.
Inquiry finds critical failure in sex crime data
A damning report reveals a critical failure to track stranger rapes in England and Wales, hampering prevention efforts. Read the shocking findings from the Angiolini Inquiry.
Inquiry exposes police failings after Sarah Everard murder
A damning report finds an 'unacceptable level of inconsistency' in how police tackle violence against women. Lady Elish Angiolini warns perpetrators are slipping through cracks. Read the full findings.
Woman in Bali death CCTV breaks silence over FIFO worker
Kristy Pepperell addresses the backlash after CCTV captured her comments following Byron Haddow's death in a Bali villa pool. She insists she did nothing wrong and has been cleared by police.
Iran sentences Jafar Panahi to prison while he wins awards
Acclaimed Iranian director Jafar Panahi sentenced to a year in prison for 'propaganda' as his latest film wins awards in New York. His lawyer vows to appeal.
Predators 'roam freely' as women live in fear, report warns
A major report warns critical failures leave women unsafe in public spaces. Lady Elish Angiolini demands urgent action, stating 'lives are at stake'. Read the findings.
Sarah Everard Report: Police Failures on Sex Crime Policies
A damning official report finds a quarter of police forces in England and Wales lack basic policies for investigating sexual offences, despite promises of change after Sarah Everard's murder. Read the full findings.
Sarah Everard's mother speaks out as report slams police failings
Four years after Sarah Everard's murder, an inquiry reveals predators still evade justice due to police inaction. Her mother describes enduring grief and rage.
Masked thieves raid Cotswold home after birthday party
A family home in Cirencester was ransacked by three masked thieves who stole precious gems. Gloucestershire Police are appealing for witnesses to the November 19 burglary.
Bristol student dies, five arrested on suspicion of murder
A murder probe is underway after 30-year-old Bristol university student Vijay Kumar was found with serious injuries in Worcester. Five men have been arrested and bailed. Police appeal for information.
Huddersfield shooting: Police appeal after targeted attack
A man in his 30s was shot in the leg and shoulder on Smiths Avenue in Huddersfield. Police are treating it as a targeted attack and are appealing for witnesses.
Award-winning director Panahi gets prison sentence
Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi receives a one-year prison sentence and travel ban for 'propaganda'. His lawyer confirms they will appeal. Read the full story.
Joaquín Guzmán López pleads guilty in US court
Joaquín Guzmán López, son of 'El Chapo', admits to overseeing vast drug shipments into the US. He faces at least 10 years in prison. Read the full details of the case.
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