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Jury Trial Cuts: Victims, Lawyers & Judges Voice Alarm

Justice Secretary David Lammy's plan to slash jury trials in England and Wales faces fierce backlash. A defendant, victim, KC, and judge warn it risks fairness and democracy. Read their powerful testimonies.

Courts in 'calamitous' state, warns ex-judge

Sir Brian Leveson defends government plan to restrict jury trials, claiming it will save 20% time and tackle the 80,000-case backlog. Victims are waiting years for justice.

Labour to Scrap Jury Trials in Certain Cases

The Labour government plans to abolish jury trials for some serious offences, sparking a major debate on justice reform and civil liberties in the UK. Read the full analysis.

Labour's jury trial cuts face backlash over justice rights

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.

Scotland's prosecutor reassures sex abuse victims

Scotland's Lord Advocate confirms victims' rights remain protected despite Supreme Court judgment on fair trial procedures. Learn how the justice system balances defendant and victim rights.

Tommy Robinson cleared in terror phone case

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson has been found not guilty of failing to disclose phone passcodes to counter-terrorism police, in a case that raises questions about digital privacy and security powers.

Rickshaw driver dodges jail over £31k wine theft

A London rickshaw driver has avoided jail despite stealing luxury wines and champagnes worth over £31,000 from high-end restaurants in what a judge called an 'audacious' crime spree.

Detroit court halted over trousers-less defendant

A routine court hearing in Detroit took an extraordinary turn when a defendant appeared virtually without wearing trousers, prompting a flustered judge to postpone proceedings in a case that's raising questions about virtual court decorum.

Teen avoids prison despite second knife offence

Exclusive: A North London teenager caught with a knife for the second time walks free from court as judges opt for rehabilitation over prison, raising questions about sentencing consistency.

Paedophile jailed for raping 4-year-old in North London

A dangerous sexual predator from North London has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment after admitting to grooming and raping a vulnerable four-year-old boy in a disturbing case that has shocked the community.

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