37,000 sexual offence victims face years-long police delays
Charities launch a super-complaint as data reveals 37,000 sexual offence victims wait over three years for case outcomes, with many investigations exceeding four years.
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Court Backlog Crisis: Bold Reforms for Swift Justice
With a backlog of 80,000 cases, the UK's justice system is in crisis. New government reforms aim to prioritise victims and deliver swifter justice. Read the analysis from a former prosecutor.
Dad slams justice system after daughter's killer gets day release
The father of Bridgette 'Biddy' Porter, murdered in 2020, accuses Australia's justice system of protecting her mentally ill killer after she was granted day release. Read his emotional plea for change.
Legal shake-up to protect rape victims in court
New laws will stop rape victims being questioned on past sexual history and prevent the 'serial liar' trope in courtrooms. Justice Secretary David Lammy calls it the biggest change in a generation.
Hillsborough Families Furious as Police Avoid Punishment
Relatives of the 97 victims express profound anger after legal proceedings against police collapse. Read the full story on the ongoing fight for justice.
Lammy's £550m plan to slash crown court backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces £550m for victims and radical plans to reduce jury trials, aiming to tackle a crown court backlog set to hit 100,000 cases. Read the full details.
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?
Epstein Victims' Justice: A Ticking Timebomb
V (formerly Eve Ensler) warns that without justice for Epstein's victims, millions of sexual violence survivors face a breaking point. Read the urgent call for accountability.
Forensic artist helps jail over 1,300 criminals
Lois Gibson turned her violent assault into a world-record career in forensic art, leading to the identification of 1,313 criminals. Discover how her trauma forged a weapon for justice.
Lady Newlove, victims' commissioner, dies aged 63
Helen Newlove transformed personal tragedy into powerful advocacy for crime victims, becoming Victims' Commissioner and Conservative peer. Her legacy includes the 2024 Victims and Prisoners Act.
Victims' Commissioner Baroness Helen Newlove Dies at 63
Tributes are paid to Baroness Helen Newlove, the passionate Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales, who has died following a short illness. Read about her powerful legacy.
Victims' Commissioner Baroness Helen Newlove Dies at 63
Tributes pour in for Baroness Helen Newlove, the 'committed and passionate' Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales, who has died aged 63. Read about her powerful legacy.
Victims' Commissioner Helen Newlove dies aged 63
Baroness Helen Newlove, the Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales, has passed away following a short illness. The fierce campaigner for victims' rights transformed the role. Read her powerful story.
Victims' Commissioner Baroness Newlove Dies at 63
Baroness Helen Newlove, the Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales, has died after a short illness. A passionate advocate for victims' rights, her legacy transformed the role. Our thoughts are with her family.
SNP ministers condemned over early prisoner release scheme
Scottish ministers confront explosive backlash as hundreds of prisoners are set for early release under emergency measures, sparking outrage from victims' families and political opponents.
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.
Lammy slams Tories over prison system 'mess'
Justice Secretary David Lammy accuses former Conservative minister Robert Jenrick of leaving prisons in 'total mess' as overcrowding emergency deepens across England and Wales.
Prison Service Crisis: Two Inmates Wrongly Freed
Exclusive: The Ministry of Justice faces crisis after two prisoners were incorrectly released in separate incidents, raising serious questions about prison security protocols and public safety.
Hillsborough Bill Scrapped in Government U-turn
The government has officially withdrawn the controversial Legacy and Reconciliation Bill, delivering a major victory for Hillsborough families who fought against what they called a 'betrayal' of the 97 victims.
Starmer: Hillsborough Law in first 100 days as PM
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer commits to introducing the Hillsborough Law within his first 100 days in office, delivering justice for victims' families after decades of campaigning.
Shabana Mahmood appointed Justice Secretary in Labour government
Labour MP Shabana Mahmood becomes Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice in Keir Starmer's new government, marking a historic appointment in UK politics.
DOJ Finds Systemic Racism in Minneapolis and Phoenix Police
A landmark investigation reveals Minneapolis and Phoenix police departments engaged in systemic discrimination against Black and minority communities, following George Floyd's murder.
English prisoners transferred to Welsh jails in capacity crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals Westminster's controversial prisoner transfer programme to Wales, sparking devolution concerns and straining Welsh prison resources.
Prison Overcrowding Forces Expanded Early Release Scheme
Exclusive: England and Wales prisons implement emergency early release measures as capacity crisis worsens, with thousands of inmates set for release weeks before their scheduled date.
Prison overcrowding forces early inmate release in England and Wales
Exclusive: Ministry of Justice implements emergency measures as prison population reaches breaking point, with offenders being freed up to 70 days early in desperate bid to create cell space.
Labour demands action as crime prosecution rates collapse
Shadow Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood confronts government over crime crisis as new statistics reveal alarming trends across England and Wales.
Trump Justice Dept faces £230m legal claims over targeting
Explosive legal filings reveal the US Justice Department faces massive compensation claims from individuals who allege they were wrongfully prosecuted for political reasons during Trump's presidency.
Barry George's 8-year wrongful conviction ordeal
Exclusive: The harrowing story of Barry George, wrongly imprisoned for eight years for Jill Dando's murder, and his ongoing fight for compensation decades later.
Wrongly jailed 43 years, now detained by ICE
After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, Glynn Simmons faces further detention by ICE despite his exoneration, highlighting serious concerns about justice system failures.
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.
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