A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from freezing billions in childcare and family support funds for five Democratic-led states. The ruling prevents 'operational chaos' for low-income families.
The Crown Prosecution Service's new draft guidance suggests male circumcision could be considered child abuse, sparking debate among religious groups and calls for regulation.
Vice President JD Vance's assertion that an ICE agent has 'absolute immunity' from prosecution for a fatal shooting is met with widespread legal scorn. Experts cite historical precedents proving him wrong.
A Harrow landlord prosecuted for renting out an unsafe HMO with a gas leak and no alarms. He was fined £5,000 and ordered to pay £4,000 in costs. Read the full story.
A US judge has unsealed documents suggesting a Salvadoran man's prosecution for human smuggling may be retaliation for a wrongful deportation. Read the latest on the high-profile case.
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.
Police drop case against rapper Bobby Vylan after finding insufficient evidence for conviction over controversial Glastonbury Festival performance. Read the full story.
Comedian Russell Brand charged with additional rape and sexual assault counts. CPS authorises new charges relating to two more women. Brand to appear in court in January.
A judge has dismissed a private prosecution against US comedian Reginald D Hunter, ruling the Campaign Against Antisemitism sought to 'cancel' him. Read the full legal details.
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.
CPS data reveals a near sixfold rise in strangulation charges since the 2022 law. The offence, a key marker in domestic abuse, now carries a five-year maximum sentence.
A Wiltshire man and five others face 60 charges for alleged sexual offences spanning 13 years. The victim has waived her anonymity. Read the latest court details.
A federal judge moves to block hundreds of layoffs across four US agencies, citing a law passed to end the government shutdown. Read the latest on this legal setback.
Campaigners file a super-complaint against police in England and Wales over 'inhumane' delays in sexual offence cases, with some survivors waiting nine years for justice. Read the full investigation.
Prosecutors allege three more MEPs from Nigel Farage's bloc followed a script provided by a bribed colleague. The Labour Party calls for an investigation into Reform UK's pro-Russia links.
Rebwar Hamad, convicted of terrorism in Italy, sentenced to over two years for entering the UK illegally on a small boat. Read the full details of the case and the CPS response.
A former doctor faces 45 charges for alleged sexual assaults on 38 patients, including children under 13, at hospitals in Stoke and Dudley. Police urge anyone with concerns to come forward.
Mohammad Bashir, 31, faces four terrorism charges for allegedly assisting Jihad al Shamie with reconnaissance of a UK defence facility. The charges are separate from the fatal October synagogue attack.
A parliamentary report blames 'shambolic' Whitehall decisions and poor communication for the collapse of the prosecution against two alleged Chinese spies. Read the damning findings.
A damning parliamentary report reveals 'systemic failures' led to the collapse of a major China espionage trial, warning the issues could be repeated. Read the full findings.
A parliamentary inquiry warns 'serious systemic failures' caused the China spy case to collapse, with risks it could happen again. Read the key findings and recommendations.
A parliamentary inquiry blames 'shambolic' systemic failures for the collapse of a high-profile case against two alleged Chinese spies, finding no evidence of government interference. Read the full report.
Relatives of the 97 victims express profound anger after CPS decides not to charge two ex-officers. Read the full story on the latest development in the long fight for justice.
Former SBS presenter Mary Kostakidis alleges a racial discrimination case is a bid to 'undermine and discredit' her over Israel-Gaza commentary. Read the latest from the Federal Court.
A federal immigration raid in Manhattan's Chinatown was blocked by activists, leading to arrests and condemnation from the incoming mayor. Read the full report.
Northwestern University agrees a $75m payment to restore $790m in federal research funding, ending a Trump administration probe into antisemitism on campus. Discover the details.
Donald Trump announces complete closure of airspace above and surrounding Venezuela, escalating pressure on the government. Read the latest developments.
Key figures who tried to overturn the 2020 US election now occupy powerful federal positions, raising concerns about election integrity and democratic processes for 2026.
Charges of attempted rape against two teenagers, an incident that triggered significant unrest in Ballymena, have been withdrawn by the Public Prosecution Service. Learn more about the case developments.
Nutrition campaigners express concerns about food industry's excessive influence on new federal council as experts warn Australian diets may worsen. Read the full analysis.