Ministers Water Down Plans to Limit Jury Trials
Controversial government proposals to restrict the right to jury trials in England and Wales are being scaled back following fierce criticism from legal experts and MPs. Read the latest.
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US Criminal Probe Targets Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
The US Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, sparking fears over central bank independence and sending gold prices soaring.
Powell: DOJ Threatens Criminal Indictment Over Fed Testimony
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell alleges the Department of Justice threatened him with a criminal indictment over Congressional testimony. Read the full story on the escalating pressure on the US central bank.
Trump Threatens Criminal Charges Against Fed Chair
Financial markets tumble as the Trump administration threatens to indict Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, reigniting a fierce battle over US central bank independence. Read the full story.
Five human heads found at Ecuador beach in drug war
A gruesome discovery of five human heads hanging from ropes on a picturesque Ecuadorian beach highlights the country's escalating drug trafficking violence. Read the full report.
Powell: Trump Admin Threatens Criminal Charges Against Fed
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell alleges the Justice Department is threatening him criminally for defying Trump's rate cut demands. Explore the escalating political attack on central bank independence.
Lammy: Judge-Only Trials Could Clear Court Backlog
Lord Chancellor David Lammy urges MPs to back Canadian-style judge-only trials for lesser crimes, claiming it could clear England and Wales's court backlog within a decade. Critics warn of risks to justice.
Lucy Letby gets prison librarian job as conviction review looms
Convicted nurse Lucy Letby secures a prison library role, sparking inmate frustration. As new medical evidence challenges her conviction, the Thirlwall Inquiry report is delayed until April 2026. Read the latest.
US unveils new criminal indictment against Venezuela's Maduro
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro arrives in New York to face a superseding US indictment alleging decades of narco-terrorism and drug trafficking conspiracies. Read the full details.
£54m Benefit Fraud Gang Ordered to Repay Just £2m
The criminals behind Britain's largest ever benefits fraud, who stole £54m to fund lavish lifestyles, have been ordered to repay just a fraction. Read the shocking details.
Man says he'd rather go back to prison than find job
Iain Macpherson, freed after 22 years for murder, reveals the impossible struggle to reintegrate, facing homelessness and unemployment. His story exposes the lifelong stigma of a criminal record.
US Indictment Ties Maduro to Notorious Tren de Aragua Gang
A new US indictment against Nicolás Maduro attempts to link him to the Tren de Aragua gang, echoing Trump-era claims. Read the legal and political implications.
US Strikes Venezuela, Captures President Maduro
A dramatic US military operation in Venezuela has led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Get the latest on the strikes, the charges, and what happens next.
London's 5 Most Ridiculous Crimes of 2025
A countdown of London's most absurd criminal blunders from 2025, featuring a public sex doll mishap, a £24k wine heist, and a fraudster using a James Bond alias. Read the full stories here.
Labour urged to raise criminal responsibility age to 14
Eminent professor backs Lady Hale's call to raise the age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales to 14, citing European norms and rehabilitation success. Failure to act would be a lasting disgrace.
Six charged after police find guns in Sydney taxi
Four men and two teens charged after NSW police intercept a taxi with loaded firearms and uncover a cache of weapons and ammunition in Sydney's north-west. Read the full details.
TikTok Streamer's Assault Case Dismissed by US Judge
A federal judge has thrown out an indictment against a Los Angeles TikTok creator shot by an immigration agent, citing constitutional violations. Read the full story.
Strangulation charges surge to over 8,500 in a year
CPS data reveals a dramatic rise in charges for the standalone strangulation offence, signalling a crackdown on domestic abuse. Learn how the new law is protecting victims.
One in Nine UK Teens Approached by Criminals
A major UK survey finds one in nine 13-17 year olds asked to handle drugs, weapons or money. Over 120,000 teens accepted, revealing a hidden crisis of child criminal exploitation.
Gang Rape Convictions Overturned on Appeal in NSW
Three NSW men have had their convictions for gang raping three teenagers overturned. Two will face a retrial, while a third is acquitted. Read the full legal details.
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.
Protesters throw food at Imperial State Crown in Tower of London
Four protesters arrested after throwing apple crumble and custard at the Imperial State Crown display case in the Tower of London. The Jewel House is closed as police investigate.
Tower of London closed after crown display vandalised
The Tower of London is closed after protesters threw food at the Imperial State Crown display. Four people have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. Get the latest updates.
Tower of London closed after Crown Jewels case defaced
The Tower of London is closed after protesters threw food at a Crown Jewels display case. Four people are in custody. Follow for live updates.
Tragic story of a homeless 13-year-old in Nottingham
A journalist reflects on meeting a homeless 13-year-old boy, Craig, and the systemic failures in UK criminal justice, mental health and probation that led to tragedy.
UK-jailed Albanian rapist wanted for Kosovo armed robbery
Rinor Korqa, serving a UK sentence for a predatory rape, is wanted in Kosovo for a 2017 armed home robbery. The Home Secretary must decide on the extradition request.
Report: Jailing marginalised women ruins lives, harms children
A new report reveals the devastating impact of imprisoning vulnerable women in the UK. It's a feminist issue that demands urgent justice reform. Read the full findings.
Victoria to make coercive control a standalone offence
The Victorian government will legislate to make coercive control a criminal offence in 2026, matching an opposition pledge. Read the details of this major policy shift.
Three in four crown court trials may lose jury under reforms
Sky News analysis reveals the scale of proposed justice reforms that could transfer most jury trials to judges. Explore the data and what it means for court backlogs.
New laws protect rape victims from 'serial liar' questioning
Major legal reforms in England and Wales will ban the use of victims' past sexual history in court, aiming to end the 'profound injustice' that drives survivors from the justice system.
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