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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I wore an ankle tag for a day - the shame was unbearable then brutal question floored me'

The article discusses the author's personal experience wearing a GPS ankle monitoring tag for a day, coinciding with a major expansion of electronic tagging in the UK.

Mar 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Tens of thousands of prisoners in England and Wales at risk of cell fires

Tens of thousands of prisoners in England and Wales are exposed to potentially fatal fire risks as the government has abandoned its commitment to make all prison cells fire-safe by 2027.

Mar 19 • 19:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘A weight’s been lifted’: MP Charlotte Nichols on speaking up about rape trial delays

MP Charlotte Nichols shares her personal experience of the lengthy wait for justice in her rape case during a parliamentary debate.

Mar 19 • 12:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Ian Huntley death: What will happen with child killer's remains

The death of Ian Huntley, a notorious child killer, raises questions about the handling of his remains following his violent death in prison.

Mar 15 • 11:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Probe launched into Soham monster Ian Huntley’s death - but findings could take months

A justice watchdog has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Ian Huntley in prison, which may take months to conclude.

Mar 15 • 02:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

'Serial rape liar Stacey Sharples ruined our lives'

Stacey Sharples was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison for falsely accusing ten men of rape, causing severe emotional and social repercussions for her victims.

Mar 13 • 13:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

High court claimant was fed answers through his smart glasses, judge finds

A judge has determined that a claimant in a high court case in London used smart glasses to receive answers while giving testimony, leading to concerns about the authenticity of his statements.

Mar 13 • 13:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Former police special constable jailed for raping child

A former police special constable has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for multiple sex offenses, including the rape of a child.

Mar 12 • 15:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Labour MP reveals she was raped at work event - and case took 1,088 days to reach court

Labour MP Charlotte Nichols disclosed that it took over three years for her rape case to reach court, raising concerns about the government's proposed changes to jury trials.

Mar 10 • 21:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Powerful moment as Labour MP describes 'agony' of wait for justice after rape

Labour MP Charlotte Nichols shared her personal experience of waiting 1,088 days for justice following her rape during a parliamentary debate on court reforms.

Mar 10 • 19:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Innocent man sat in prison for 17 years for rape – victim suspected during trial that it was the wrong man

A new trial in the UK reveals doubts about the conviction of an innocent man who spent 17 years in prison for a rape he did not commit.

Mar 10 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Jess Phillips supports jury bill as she reveals she is a ‘victim of courts backlog’

Labour minister Jess Phillips highlights the severe backlog in the court system, sharing her personal experience as a victim, and advocates for changes to reduce jury trials to expedite justice.

Mar 10 • 15:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major change to help rape victims challenge 'intrusive requests' from police

A new initiative in the UK will provide legal support to rape victims to help them contest intrusive requests from police for personal information.

Mar 10 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major traffic light change to stop court cases running late unveiled

The UK Ministry of Justice is implementing changes to 300 traffic lights in London to ensure timely arrival of defendants to court, aimed at reducing case delays.

Mar 9 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Ex-Liberal MP Rory Amon found not guilty of most charges after being accused of raping 13-year-old boy in Sydney

Former Liberal MP Rory Amon was found not guilty of most charges of child rape and indecent assault against a 13-year-old boy, although a jury could not reach a verdict on several remaining charges.

Mar 9 • 03:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Ian Huntley 'declared blind' in prison attack – 'matter of time before he dies'

Ian Huntley, convicted murderer, has reportedly been declared blind following a violent prison attack that left him with severe head injuries and a critically low chance of survival.

Mar 5 • 22:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘A subversion of the justice system’: DoJ shifts into Trump’s ‘political wing’ as criminal investigations accelerate

The article discusses how Donald Trump's Department of Justice has turned into a political tool, intensifying criminal investigations against his opponents and becoming increasingly politicized under Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Mar 5 • 12:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Harry Maguire 'refused to pay £50k bribe' after Greek arrest as Man Utd star makes vow

Harry Maguire's conviction for assault and bribery in Greece has been upheld, and he faces a suspended sentence following a retrial.

Mar 5 • 09:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Woman who lost family in drug-driver crash feels 'failed' after killer freed early

A bereaved woman expresses her disillusionment with the justice system after the driver, responsible for her family's death, was released early from prison.

Mar 4 • 13:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Man goes on trial over 2003 rape that led to notorious miscarriage of justice

A man has been put on trial for a brutal rape that occurred in 2003, which previously wrongfully imprisoned another man for over 17 years.

Mar 4 • 13:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Ian Huntley set to be moved to 'therapeutic' secure hospital - if he recovers

Ian Huntley, the convicted child murderer, is facing a potential transfer to a secure therapeutic hospital following life-threatening injuries sustained in a prison attack.

Mar 4 • 12:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Notorious criminals who've been savagely attacked in jail from eye stabbings to cells set alight

The article discusses the violent assaults on notorious criminals in prison, highlighting the serious condition of Soham killer Ian Huntley after a brutal attack by a fellow inmate.

Mar 2 • 14:57 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Lithuanian who killed three people in the United Kingdom released from prison after only three years and deported to homeland

A Lithuanian man who killed three people in a car crash in the UK has been released from prison after serving only three years and subsequently deported back to Lithuania.

Feb 26 • 12:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

True crime fans 'hooked' as brutal series leaves them 'absolutely fuming'

True crime enthusiasts are reacting passionately to a new docuseries that explores gripping criminal cases.

Feb 25 • 10:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Blitz' courts, AI rollout and video hearings among major changes in courts shake-up

Deputy PM David Lammy announced a series of reforms aimed at modernizing the UK court system, including the introduction of 'blitz' courts and the use of AI and video hearings.

Feb 24 • 17:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Court backlog in England and Wales ‘will rise until 2035 despite reforms’

The backlog in criminal courts in England and Wales is projected to rise until 2035, even with proposed reforms such as limited jury trials.

Feb 24 • 12:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

David Lammy lifts cap on court sitting days in effort to cut backlog of cases

David Lammy has announced the lifting of the cap on crown court sitting days in England and Wales in an effort to address the backlog of criminal cases.

Feb 24 • 00:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Alleged rapist 'accidentally released from jail and left country' before trial

A man facing multiple rape charges was mistakenly released from prison and has fled the UK just before his trial was scheduled to begin.

Feb 23 • 09:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Judges urged to embrace AI to cut courts backlog in major David Lammy speech

Deputy PM David Lammy is set to advocate for the adoption of AI in the UK judicial system to address significant court backlogs.

Feb 22 • 15:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Horrifying update over 'Night stalker' rapist who preyed on women in his Volvo

Clive Howard, known as the 'Night Stalker,' may be released after serving 10 years of his life sentence for raping women in his car.

Feb 21 • 13:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Charles Bronson pledges to 'expose unlawful sentence' ahead of parole hearing

Charles Bronson, Britain's most notorious prisoner, claims his life sentence is unlawful as he prepares for a parole hearing.

Feb 20 • 20:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Andrew’s arrest does not guarantee justice for trafficking victims, says top US lawyer

A prominent US lawyer expresses skepticism that the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will lead to justice for trafficking victims connected to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 20 • 11:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Female teaching assistant jailed for decades over sick sex acts with young boys

A 34-year-old teaching assistant has been sentenced to over 51 years in prison for sexually assaulting multiple young boys, including grooming and sending explicit messages.

Feb 19 • 14:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

The fate of Tony Martin's £2.5m fortune is the final twist in a life blighted by controversy

The article reflects on the life of Tony Martin and the legacy of his £2.5 million fortune following his notoriety for the controversial shooting of a teenage burglar.

Feb 18 • 11:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Man killed ex-wife and son after divorce hearing then torched house to 'cover crimes'

A man was sentenced to 126 years in prison for murdering his ex-wife and son, then setting their house on fire to cover up the crimes.

Feb 16 • 21:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Police 'framed innocent man for murder' as witnesses 'pressured into lying by detectives'

New evidence suggests that Omar Benguit, convicted of murder 23 years ago, was framed by police, with witnesses alleging they were coerced into false testimony against him.

Feb 16 • 13:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Brianna Ghey's twisted killers now with special prison perks despite sick passions

Brianna Ghey's murderers are reportedly receiving special privileges in prison despite the nature of their crime, which has raised concerns over the justice system's handling of their case.

Feb 15 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

'My evil ex plunged a knife into my face after I left him while four months pregnant'

Megan Atkins was brutally attacked by her ex-partner after ending their relationship while pregnant.

Feb 14 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

New York police leader charged with bribery over school alert system scheme

A former New York police leader has been charged with bribery related to a scheme involving a mobile panic alert system for schools.

Feb 13 • 18:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Pensioner caught in sickening chat about abusing 5-month-old baby avoids prison

Ronald Lovatt, a 68-year-old man, avoided prison after discussing the sexual abuse of a five-month-old baby online, despite being found with multiple indecent images of children.

Feb 13 • 12:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Justice department moves to drop charges against men accused of hitting ICE officer in Minnesota

The US Justice Department seeks to dismiss felony assault charges against two Venezuelan men after new evidence emerged contradicting the government's claims.

Feb 13 • 06:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Pensioner with dementia who can't drive prosecuted for not having car insurance

A 76-year-old woman with vascular dementia has been prosecuted for not insuring a car she can no longer drive, raising questions about the legal process concerning vulnerable individuals.

Feb 12 • 07:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Man pardoned by Trump for attacking US Capitol found guilty of child abuse

Andrew Paul Johnson, who participated in the January 6 Capitol attack and was pardoned by Trump, has been found guilty of multiple child sexual abuse charges in Florida.

Feb 11 • 21:12 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

The British Ministry of Justice has ordered the deletion of the largest court reporting archive

The UK Ministry of Justice has mandated the deletion of the Courtsdesk archive, impacting media access and transparency in the judicial system.

Feb 11 • 12:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Ghislaine Maxwell's 'enjoyable' jail food adds to cushy life in 'Camp Cupcake' prison

Ghislaine Maxwell’s stay at the minimum-security 'Camp Cupcake' has raised concerns over her preferential treatment, highlighted by the quality of her meals and other luxuries.

Feb 10 • 22:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Pensioner with dementia in 24-hour care found guilty of unpaid car insurance

A 76-year-old woman with dementia was convicted for not insuring a car she can no longer drive due to her health condition.

Feb 10 • 09:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Sainsbury's shopper feels like a 'criminal' after being mistaken for offender

A Sainsbury's shopper was wrongfully ejected from the store due to a facial recognition system mistaking him for a flagged offender, leading to criticism of the supermarket's use of such technology.

Feb 5 • 18:41 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Britain: Collaboration with Microsoft for the development of an online deepfake detection system

The UK is partnering with Microsoft to develop a system aimed at detecting online deepfake content, addressing the rising misuse of such technology by criminals.

Feb 5 • 10:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

‘Major failing’ in psychiatric care before Joel Cauchi stabbed six people at Bondi Junction, coroner finds

A coroner's report concluded that a significant failure in psychiatric care contributed to Joel Cauchi's relapse and subsequent stabbings at Bondi Junction in 2024, prompting recommendations for improvements in New South Wales' mental health system.

Feb 5 • 01:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

ICE attorney who said ‘this job sucks’ removed from detail

An ICE attorney, Julie Le, has been removed from her position in the US attorney’s office for the district of Minnesota after she publicly voiced her frustrations regarding her job and the system during a court hearing.

Feb 4 • 16:46 UTC

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