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Reform UK to cut 68,500 civil service jobs if elected

Reform UK unveils radical plan to slash 68,500 civil service posts, saving taxpayers £5.2bn a year. Party vows to end 'woke' policies and 'bloat' if Nigel Farage becomes PM. Read the full details.

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 scrapped in some cases to tackle court backlog

Justice Secretary David Lammy announces plans to scrap jury trials for some offences and create 'swift courts' to tackle the record crown court backlog of over 78,000 cases. Critics warn it erodes a fundamental right.

Jury trials scrapped in bid to tackle court backlog

Justice Secretary David Lammy announces plans to scrap jury trials for some offences and create 'swift courts' to tackle record crown court delays. Critics warn it erodes a fundamental right.

Jury trials to be scrapped in thousands of cases

Justice Secretary David Lammy confirms sweeping court reforms, creating judge-only 'swift courts' for cases with sentences under three years to tackle the backlog. Read the full details.

Trump Attacks Holder Over Supreme Court Packing Plan

Donald Trump has launched a furious attack on former AG Eric Holder's call for Supreme Court reform, claiming Democrats plan to pack it with 21 judges. He urges Republicans to terminate the filibuster. Read the full story.

Lammy's jury trial cuts threaten UK justice system

Justice Secretary David Lammy's plan to slash jury trials risks undermining public confidence in UK courts while attempting to clear the massive case backlog. Read why this controversial proposal alarms legal experts.

Jury trials to be scrapped for most crimes in UK

Labour's plan to end jury trials for all but the most serious offences faces furious backlash from lawyers who warn it will 'destroy justice as we know it' and undermine democracy. Discover the full story.

Legal Fears Over Plan to Scrap Most Jury Trials

Justice Secretary David Lammy's controversial proposal to remove jury trials for most cases to tackle court backlogs faces strong opposition from barristers. Discover the legal concerns.

Sister Demands Justice Reform After Brother's Death

Jade Akoum reveals how her brother Yousef Makki's background was 'weaponised' in court after his fatal stabbing. She calls for urgent criminal justice system reforms to protect working-class victims.

Jury Trial Rights Removed in Justice Overhaul

Ministers plan to remove jury trial rights for thousands of cases to tackle court backlogs. Critics warn this threatens fundamental justice principles. Read the full story.

Farage: Reform UK Now Main Opposition to Labour

Nigel Farage delivered a fiery speech in Derby, positioning Reform UK as the true opposition to Labour and vowing to build a mass national movement against the political establishment.

South Korea ends 70-year tattoo ban in landmark ruling

In a historic victory for personal freedom, South Korea's Constitutional Court strikes down the nation's 70-year ban on non-medical tattooing, decriminalising thousands of artists and signalling a cultural shift.

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