'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.
Magistrates and judges to use more AI, says Lammy - as jury trials reduced
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy announced plans to increase the use of AI in courts while reducing the number of jury trials in England and Wales.
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.
Huge change to courts as major restriction to be lifted to cut backlog
The UK government, led by Deputy PM David Lammy, has announced a significant increase in funding to allow Crown Courts to operate without restrictions on sitting days, aiming to reduce the backlog of cases.
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.
HS: Soldiers from NATO countries suspected of crimes in Finland
U.S. and UK military representatives are suspected in several criminal cases in Finland, with investigations often falling under the jurisdiction of their respective countries rather than Finnish courts.
More female offenders to go to dedicated women’s courts to cut reoffending
The UK plans to increase the number of dedicated women’s courts to help reduce reoffending rates among female offenders.
What happens to Palestine Action now its ban has been ruled unlawful?
A UK court ruled that the ban on Palestine Action was unlawful, citing violations of free speech and assembly rights, but the ban has not yet been quashed as further legal considerations are pending.
Boy, 13, accused of stabbing pupil in neck at north London school
A 13-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing incident involving three pupils at a school in North London.
Oat-based products cannot be sold as 'milk', court rules
Oatly loses its court battle over using the term 'milk' for its oat-based products following a ruling from the UK's highest court.
Federal judge blocks California from enforcing ICE mask ban
A federal judge has halted the enforcement of a California law that would prevent federal immigration agents from wearing masks, while still requiring them to display identification clearly.
Prison vans to use bus lanes and inmates to attend court via video-link under major plan
A major plan proposes that prison vans will utilize bus lanes, and inmates can attend court via video links, as former judge Sir Brian Leveson calls for urgent reforms to address the growing backlog in courts.
Review calls for more remote hearings to save courts system from ‘collapse’
An independent review recommends increasing the use of remote hearings to address the backlog in England and Wales' court system, suggesting more than 130 measures to improve efficiency without the need for new legislation.
HSTikkyTokky avoids private jet costs after being dragged to UK over car crash
TikTok influencer HSTikkyTokky, who was transported back to the UK from Spain following a car crash, is not required to repay the full costs of the private flight, according to a judge's ruling.
David Lammy defends jury trial shake-up after Labour MP threatens to step down
David Lammy supports the government's plan to replace jury trials with 'swift courts', despite backlash following Labour MP Karl Turner's threat of a by-election.
Slashing jury trials could clear courts backlog within a decade, says Lammy
David Lammy proposes reducing jury trials to expedite the resolution of a backlog of almost 80,000 court cases within ten years, despite concerns raised by several Labour MPs.
Nicolás Maduro to appear in New York court on drug and weapons charges
Nicolás Maduro, the ousted Venezuelan president, is set to appear in a Manhattan federal court on drug and weapons charges following his recent capture by US special forces.
Blair pressured officials over case of UK soldiers accused of beating Iraqi man to death, files show
Newly released files reveal that Tony Blair pressured officials to prevent British soldiers accused of beating Iraqi man Baha Mousa to death from facing trial in civil courts.