Justice Secretary David Lammy faces a major backlash from senior barristers and Labour MPs over his plans to slash jury trials, accused of misrepresenting data on rape case collapses. Discover the brewing rebellion and potential barrister strikes.
Criminal barristers are planning industrial action that could bring courts to a standstill, opposing Justice Secretary David Lammy's proposal to slash jury trials by half. Read the full story.
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces sweeping court reforms to slash backlogs. Defendants facing less than three years in jail will lose automatic right to jury trial. Read the full details.
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces sweeping reforms to tackle the record crown court backlog, including judge-only trials for theft and burglary. Read the full plan for swift justice.
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.
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces major justice reforms to tackle record court backlogs and put victims first. Could jury trials be restricted?
Labour's proposed court reforms could eliminate jury trials for 95% of cases, threatening 800 years of legal tradition. Legal experts warn this could 'destroy justice as we know it'.
Justice Secretary David Lammy suggests limiting jury trials to rape, murder, and manslaughter cases to tackle the 78,000-case court backlog. Discover the controversial plans for court reform.
The Bar Council warns the government against controversial plans to remove jury trials for some offences. Chair Barbara Mills argues fixing existing court inefficiencies should be the priority over a new, untested court system. Read the full analysis.
Labour's new asylum reforms mirror failed Tory policies, facing identical legal hurdles from human rights laws. Will history repeat itself? Analysis inside.
A US federal judge has mandated immediate improvements at a controversial Chicago immigration detention centre, citing severe overcrowding and inadequate medical care that puts detainees at risk.
The European Court of Human Rights president signals unprecedented changes to migration rules while cautioning Britain about diplomatic isolation in landmark statement.
A judge erupted in fury at Leeds Crown Court when a defendant refused to stand, shouting 'Bend the knee!' in a dramatic courtroom confrontation that's gone viral.
A Detroit court hearing descends into chaos as multiple defendants appear virtually without trousers, prompting stern judicial rebuke and raising questions about remote proceedings decorum.
Exclusive investigation reveals Ministry of Justice financial crisis with £1bn funding gap threatening prison reforms and court modernisation programmes.
In her first major speech as Labour's deputy leader, Lucy Powell calls for radical internal reforms to give party members greater influence over policy and direction.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces sweeping reforms to English GCSEs and A-Levels to address England's stubborn literacy gap and regional achievement disparities.
Former President Donald Trump's high-profile legal team, including Kash Patel and Pam Bondi, made a striking appearance at a San Francisco appeals court hearing, signalling intense focus on a crucial case with significant implications.
English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson could face jail time after allegedly filming defendants outside Leeds Crown Court and confronting a police officer during heated exchange.
In a controversial 6-3 decision, America's highest court has struck down local bans on conversion therapy, reigniting debates over LGBTQ+ protections and states' rights.
Groundbreaking workers' rights reforms championed by Kyle promise to reshape Britain's employment sector with enhanced protections and fairer workplace practices.
The Scottish Government's controversial education reforms face a constitutional challenge as the UK Supreme Court prepares to rule on whether Holyrood overstepped its devolved powers.
A damning IFS report cautions that the government's planned special educational needs reforms risk mirroring the catastrophic rollout of Universal Credit, potentially leaving vulnerable children without essential support.
A 16-year-old boy smirked and laughed as he was sentenced for a vicious assault that left a schoolboy with a fractured skull and bleeding on the brain. The shocking lack of remorse was condemned in court.
A bombshell report from the Policy Exchange think tank accuses the European Court of Human Rights of a 'significant power grab', using its rulings on asylum seekers to undermine national sovereignty and force uncontrolled immigration on member states like
The UK Supreme Court has ruled against the Scottish Government, upholding the controversial closure of Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court. The decision deals a significant blow to Holyrood's authority over local justice matters.
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers defends generous superannuation tax concessions for retirees while promising intergenerational fairness reforms. Exclusive analysis reveals stark disparities in retirement benefits across age groups.
Major concerns emerge as the UK government's flagship childcare expansion, offering 15 free hours, is jeopardised by a complex and inaccessible digital application system, risking the exclusion of thousands of low-income and non-tech-savvy families.
Exclusive insight into Australia's escalating diplomatic row, the controversial 'Barry' roundtable reforms, and the political turmoil gripping Canberra. Discover the internal and external pressures shaping the nation's future.
The Minns government pushes through major planning reforms to boost housing density across Sydney and key NSW regions, facing fierce opposition from local councils and communities over infrastructure and character concerns.