Major Incident in Derby: 200 Homes Evacuated
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Legal Experts Defend Jury Trials in UK Justice System
Barristers argue jurors provide a crucial 'humane perspective' that professional judges cannot. Discover why calls to slash jury use face fierce opposition from legal professionals.
Lammy's 'Swift Courts' Reform: A Jury Trial U-Turn
Lord Chancellor David Lammy announces 'swift courts' to tackle the justice backlog, scaling back jury trials for some offences. Explore the debate over this historic right.
Labour to Scrap Jury Trials for Certain Cases
The Labour government plans to abolish jury trials for some serious fraud and complex financial cases. Explore the reasons, legal arguments, and potential consequences of this major justice reform.
Labour's plan to slash jury trials sparks outcry
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to halve jury trials in England and Wales. Critics warn this dismantles a pillar of British justice without evidence it will clear the 78,000-case backlog. Read the full analysis.
Jury trials to be axed for crimes with 3-year sentences
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to abolish jury trials for crimes likely to get 3 years or less, introducing 'swift courts'. Critics call it an attack on an ancient right.
Lammy to overhaul justice system, may curb jury trials
Justice Secretary David Lammy unveils a 'fast and fair' plan to tackle the courts emergency, including limiting jury trials for less serious offences. Will it work?
Major UK Court Reforms to Tackle 80,000 Case Backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy unveils plans to restrict jury trials in a bid to tackle the record 80,000-case crown court backlog. Critics warn it erodes a fundamental right.
Lammy to unveil major UK justice system reforms
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces major justice reforms to tackle record court backlogs and put victims first. Could jury trials be restricted?
Labour's courts emergency: 80,000 case backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy reveals a courts emergency with 80,000 cases backlogged. New reforms aim for a faster justice system. Read the full plan.
Trump Administration Recruits 'Deportation Judges'
The US Justice Department is recruiting legal experts as 'deportation judges' as the Trump administration purges immigration judges and targets sanctuary cities. Read more.
Prison Crisis: Wrongful Releases Expose Broken System
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's prison service is buckling under systemic pressures, with mistaken releases reaching critical levels. Discover how institutional failures, not individual errors, are putting public safety at risk.
Radio City Music Hall evacuated over suspicious package
New York's iconic Radio City Music Hall was abruptly evacuated during a matinee performance after authorities discovered a suspicious package, creating dramatic scenes in midtown Manhattan.
NI Justice Minister orders court security review after incident
Justice Minister Naomi Long demands immediate safety assessment after court security officers fail to restrain violent individual at Lisburn courthouse, raising serious concerns about public protection.
Rochdale grooming gang predator flees UK
Exclusive: One of Rochdale's most notorious grooming gang members has left Britain after trafficking multiple vulnerable girls and impregnating a 13-year-old victim, sparking outrage over justice system failures.
Sarah Ferguson's £4.2m Home Sale Sparks Royal Outrage
The Duchess of York faces royal wrath after selling her former marital home to Prince Andrew for millions, creating fresh controversy within the monarchy.
Lords challenge government sentencing powers after murder case
Ministers confront House of Lords rebellion as peers demand changes to sentencing rules following Olivia Pratt-Korbel's tragic murder case.
Govt delays justice reforms after Olivia Pratt-Korbel tragedy
Ministers under fire as long-awaited legislation to protect witnesses and victims remains stalled, nearly two years after nine-year-old Olivia's murder shocked the nation.
Killer's chilling court confession: 'I'd do it again'
A convicted murderer stunned a London courtroom with a brazen admission that he would commit the brutal killing again, revealing shocking details of the attack that left a man dead.
Kentucky Court Overturns Murder Conviction Over Jury Bias
In a groundbreaking decision, Kentucky's highest court has overturned Kevon Lawless's murder conviction, citing racial bias in jury selection that could reshape criminal justice proceedings across the state.
Prince Andrew Faces Eviction from Royal Lodge Home
The Duke of York's 30-year tenancy at his Windsor home hangs in the balance as the King pushes for downsizing amid ongoing royal tensions and financial pressures.
Mystery Royal Announcement Sparks Palace Speculation
Buckingham Palace officials are refusing to comment on a mysterious 'important announcement' scheduled at Royal Lodge in Windsor, sparking intense speculation about the future of Prince Andrew's residence and potential royal reshuffles.
Kate Middleton breaks royal tradition at hospital visit
The Princess of Wales makes history by personally visiting patients at The Royal Marsden, breaking centuries of royal tradition in a groundbreaking move that's reshaping the monarchy.
Prince Andrew's Windsor mansion shows alarming decay
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking state of disrepair at Royal Lodge with cracked walls, black mould and peeling paint throughout the 30-room mansion as maintenance crisis deepens.
Prince Andrew faces Royal Lodge eviction in Charles's reshuffle
The Duke of York's 30-year Royal Lodge tenure hangs in the balance as King Charles considers dramatic royal reshuffle that could see Andrew relocated to smaller Windsor residence.
Royal Exile: Andrew and Fergie Face Eviction from Windsor Home
The Duke and Duchess of York face being squeezed out of their 30-room Windsor mansion as King Charles demands cost-cutting measures, creating a royal rift over their future residence.
Family law overhaul prioritises children in abuse cases
A revolutionary shift in UK family court proceedings now places children's safety and testimony at the forefront when domestic violence is involved, marking a significant victory for young victims.
Prince Andrew defies King Charles in royal residence standoff
The Duke of York refuses to leave his 30-room Windsor home despite pressure from the King and a withdrawn £3M annual allowance, creating a constitutional dilemma for the monarchy.
King Charles threatens to evict Prince Andrew from Royal Lodge
The Duke of York faces losing his 30-room mansion as the King takes a firm stance on royal finances and responsibilities. The monarch's ultimatum signals a new era of accountability within the monarchy.
Prince Andrew's Royal Lodge: The 30-Room Scandal
The future of Royal Lodge, Prince Andrew's lavish 30-room Windsor residence, hangs in the balance as financial pressures and royal tensions escalate. Discover the inside story of this mansion caught between royal tradition and modern controversy.
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