Justice Secretary David Lammy proposes scrapping jury trials for offences with sentences under three years. Critics warn it removes a pillar of British justice without evidence it will clear the 78,000-case backlog. Read the full analysis.
Justice Secretary David Lammy unveils sweeping reforms to tackle the 78,000-case Crown Court backlog. Judges will replace juries for many offences to deliver 'swift justice'. Read the full details and reaction.
Justice Secretary David Lammy is set to scale back radical plans to restrict jury trials, following cabinet discussions. He will propose a higher threshold, but critics warn of unfairness.
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to restrict jury trials to only the most serious offences, sparking a constitutional row over 800 years of legal history. Read the full analysis.
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces radical court reforms and £550m victim support fund to tackle a 'courts emergency' with 100,000 cases pending. Critics warn of miscarriages of justice. Read the full story.
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More than 100 barristers warn government plans to restrict jury trials are an 'irremediable error' that could increase miscarriages of justice and undermine public trust.
Charlton Athletic bolster their defence with the signing of experienced left-back Jérôme Roussillon. The former Champions League player could debut against Coventry City.
A police officer has been found guilty of causing the death of Indigenous teenager Jai Wright during a 2022 pursuit. Read the full verdict details.
New South Wales reforms doli incapax, removing court requirements to consider a child's moral capacity. Critics warn this risks incarcerating more vulnerable children. Explore the implications.
Exclusive: David Lammy's radical plan to abolish jury trials for most cases, affecting 30,000 trials annually. Discover the implications for Britain's justice system and why critics call it a 'shabby evasion'.
Leaked government proposals to restrict jury trials for offences carrying up to five years in prison have sparked fury from senior lawyers. Discover what this means for democracy and the 80,000-case backlog.
A California prosecutors' office used AI to file a court motion containing 'hallucinated' errors, raising concerns about due process and the use of artificial intelligence in criminal cases.
The Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump has been formally dismissed, ending the last criminal prosecution against the former US President. Read the full details.
Celia Daniels' criminal empire in Emmerdale hangs by a thread after she overlooks a crucial piece of evidence - Anya's red ribbon. Will this be her undoing?
An investigation into HMP Nottingham reveals how staff reductions triggered a descent into violence, drug use and suicide, symbolising Britain's prison crisis.
Ministers briefed on controversial plans to restrict jury trials to most serious cases only, aiming to tackle 78,000-case court backlog. Bold justice reforms expected.
Justice Secretary David Lammy faces Tory backlash over plans to drastically reduce jury trials to tackle England and Wales' 80,000-case court backlog. Read the full story.
UK justice system faces record 78,000 case backlog as radical plans to scrap jury trials for most crimes spark legal backlash. Will this destroy British justice?
Ministers set to unveil major curbs to jury service, with future juries likely to decide only murder, rape or manslaughter cases. Bold action promised to tackle the 80,000-case backlog.
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to remove jury trials for most criminal cases to address England and Wales' record court backlog. Read the controversial reforms.
A federal judge dismissed criminal indictments against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling the prosecutor was unlawfully appointed. Read the full legal analysis.
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan found not guilty of harassment but convicted of criminal damage to trans activist's phone. Read the full court verdict details.
Irish comedy writer Graham Linehan found not guilty of harassing trans activist Sophia Brooks but convicted of criminal damage. Full details from Westminster court case.
A US judge has thrown out criminal charges against former FBI director James Comey and NY attorney general Letitia James, citing unlawful prosecutor appointment. Discover the legal implications.
Criminal charges against debt collector Panthera Finance dismissed after court rules company wasn't technically collecting debts owed to others. Consumer Affairs Victoria ordered to pay costs.
Federal judge dismisses criminal charges against former FBI director James Comey, ruling the Trump-appointed prosecutor was unlawfully appointed. Read the full analysis.
Federal judge dismisses criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling prosecutor was unlawfully appointed. Read the latest US political developments.
Bar Council chair Barbara Mills argues proposed crown court reforms risk constitutional change without evidence. The government should first fix existing inefficiencies plaguing the justice system.
A 20-year-old man faces charges for the robbery of £30,000 in iPhone 17s from an Apple store in Lakeside and an attempted heist in Brent Cross. He is due in court.