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?
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces major justice reforms to tackle record court backlogs and put victims first. Could jury trials be restricted?
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.
The Mississippi barn where Emmett Till was tortured and killed will open as a sacred memorial by 2030, purchased with a $1.5m donation from Shonda Rhimes. Explore this pivotal Civil Rights history.
Tower Hamlets mourns Abu Zafar, the Bangladeshi-British community leader who transformed lives through decades of activism. Discover his remarkable journey.
The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Georgia, alleging discriminatory voting practices during the 2020 elections. Discover the details and implications.
A damning internal report exposes how the Metropolitan Police's institutional culture systematically fails Black and ethnic minority staff and enables racial discrimination.
David Lammy faces scrutiny after Home Office error frees convicted migrant sex offender due to administrative failure, raising serious public safety concerns.
Exclusive: Senior police officials sound alarm over potential crime surge as Labour's controversial justice reforms threaten to overwhelm an already failing probation system. Lords prepare for critical showdown.
Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy justifies his decision not to raise a serious prisoner release error during Prime Minister's Questions, arguing it was inappropriate for the political theatre of the Commons.
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.
Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy witnesses shocking conditions at Wandsworth Prison, calling for urgent reform as Labour pledges to tackle prison overcrowding and rehabilitation failures.
Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy exposes Britain's crumbling prison system as escape incidents surge and staffing crises deepen during fiery PMQs exchange.
Billy Smith walks free from Wandsworth Prison after nearly two decades behind bars, continuing to protest his innocence in a controversial conviction that has drawn comparisons to the Post Office scandal.
Justice Secretary David Lammy accuses former Conservative minister Robert Jenrick of leaving prisons in 'total mess' as overcrowding emergency deepens across England and Wales.
Justice Secretary David Lammy calls for immediate action to address 'institutional failure' within Metropolitan Police, highlighting racial bias and cultural issues.
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.
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.
A profound exploration into the enduring legacy of Pan-Africanism, tracing its revolutionary roots and examining its urgent relevance in today's global landscape of racial justice and decolonisation.
A landmark investigation reveals Minneapolis and Phoenix police departments engaged in systemic discrimination against Black and minority communities, following George Floyd's murder.
Exclusive investigation reveals Westminster's controversial prisoner transfer programme to Wales, sparking devolution concerns and straining Welsh prison resources.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shock policy reversal sees dangerous offenders kept behind bars as UK prison system reaches breaking point. Exclusive details on which criminals are affected.
A controversial decision to release a foreign offender before sentencing has triggered fierce criticism from Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy, raising serious questions about UK prison protocols.
UK Justice Minister Mike Freer issues stark warning about prison capacity crisis, revealing he's 'absolutely terrified' of system collapse as inmate numbers surge dangerously close to maximum limits.
Exclusive investigation reveals Ministry of Justice financial crisis with £1bn funding gap threatening prison reforms and court modernisation programmes.