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1 day ago

Young adults facing life or indeterminate sentences almost doubles in a decade

The number of young adults receiving life sentences has nearly doubled in a decade, raising concerns about their mental health and future prospects.
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23 hours ago

Melrose man charged with stealing hundreds of thousands from clients, prosecutors say

A Melrose lawyer faces multiple charges for embezzling client funds and practicing law while suspended.
#murder
#dangerous-driving
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3 days ago

Man accused of injuring seven people with car in Derby appears in court

A man has been charged with dangerous driving after injuring seven pedestrians in Derby, with serious but non-life-threatening injuries reported.
London politics
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3 days ago

Man accused of injuring seven people with car in Derby appears in court

A man has been charged with dangerous driving after injuring seven pedestrians in Derby, with serious but non-life-threatening injuries reported.
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2 days ago

US court orders resentencing for Colorado clerk involved in election scheme

The appeals court ruled that a lower court had considered Peters's personal beliefs when deciding upon a punishment, thereby rendering the sentence improper.
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2 days ago

Easter egg thief who was found by police cowering inside base of divan bed' jailed

Daniel Jones admitted to 33 thefts and breached a two-year criminal behaviour order 31 times, which banned him from all Essex Co-op stores.
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3 days ago

Detectives investigating Mandelson and Andrew's Epstein links getting CPS advice

Prosecutors are advising police on investigations into Lord Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
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3 days ago

Lord Brocket denies rape and sexual assault charges

Lord Charles Brocket, who is known for his appearance on 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!', has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges including two counts of rape and two counts of sexual assault.
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4 days ago

Prosecutors ask Appeal Court to overturn bail for Ontario lawyer in Ryan Wedding case | CBC News

Prosecutors argue an Ontario judge erred in granting bail to a lawyer accused of advising a murder in a drug smuggling case.
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5 days ago

Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting minors

Antonio Merced was sentenced to 30 years for sexually abusing three children and possessing child pornography.
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2 days ago

Police issue image of man after rape at railway station

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
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2 days ago

Penalties stack up as AI spreads through the legal system

Lawyers face increasing sanctions for using AI-generated errors in legal briefs, with over 1,200 cases reported, including significant fines for fictitious citations.
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3 days ago

Funeral director admits preventing 30 burials and stealing donations from mourners

A fraudulent funeral director pleaded guilty to multiple counts of preventing lawful burials and fraud involving ashes and charity theft.
UK politics
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4 days ago

Labour MP who slammed government jury trial reforms has whip suspended

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
#manslaughter
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6 days ago

Woman charged in fatal South Boston stabbing

Gisselle Pascual, 24, is charged with manslaughter for fatally stabbing a man in South Boston.
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3 days ago

Woman charged with manslaughter after great-grandmother attacked at train station

A woman has been charged with manslaughter following the death of an 87-year-old great-grandmother after an assault at a Birmingham railway station.
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6 days ago

Woman charged in fatal South Boston stabbing

Gisselle Pascual, 24, is charged with manslaughter for fatally stabbing a man in South Boston.
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3 days ago

Woman charged with manslaughter after great-grandmother attacked at train station

A woman has been charged with manslaughter following the death of an 87-year-old great-grandmother after an assault at a Birmingham railway station.
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2 days ago

Prison guard and gang jailed over contraband plot

Jason Thompson, a guard at HMP Isis, was suspended as the Metropolitan Police investigated his involvement in smuggling drugs and contraband into the prison. He was sentenced to four years and six months for conspiracy and misconduct.
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4 days ago

'Absolutely scandalous' - judge decries attempt by man and up to 30 supporters to 'invade' High Court office

Patrick McGreal has initiated over 20 High Court actions since 2023, allegedly intimidating court officials and solicitors.
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3 days ago

CPS giving 'investigative advice' to police over Andrew and Mandelson probes

Prosecutors are providing early investigative advice to police regarding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Lord Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein.
UK politics
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1 week ago

Crown court backlog hits record high amid major reforms

Crown courts in England and Wales face a record backlog of over 80,000 cases, significantly impacting victims and prompting calls for reform.
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4 days ago

Judge denies Lindsay Clancy's request for two-part murder trial

Lindsay Clancy will stand trial in July for allegedly killing her three children, with an insanity defense based on postpartum mental illness.
London politics
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1 week ago

UK police question suspect after Derby car incident

A man was arrested for attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in Derby, injuring seven, with police deeming it an isolated incident.
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3 days ago

Holiday suitcase thief who targeted family on Gatwick train jailed

A thief was sentenced to 16 weeks in prison for stealing a family's suitcase at a train station.
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4 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
#sexual-offences
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Police officer who carried out unnecessary strip searches faces jail

Gerard Hutchings, a former police inspector, was convicted of sexual offences against young men during illegal strip searches over eight years.
London politics
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5 days ago

Police officer who carried out unnecessary strip searches faces jail

Gerard Hutchings, a former police inspector, was convicted of sexual offences against young men during illegal strip searches over eight years.
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3 days ago

Probe launched after inmate dies in Midlands Prison

The Irish Prison Service confirmed that the inmate died in custody on April 1. All deaths in custody are investigated by the Irish Prison Service, the Inspector of Prisons and An Garda Síochána, where circumstances warrant.
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1 week ago

The Guardian view on prisons: sentencing reform has not eased the sense of crisis | Editorial

Prisons in England and Wales face a crisis with high violence, staff shortages, and inadequate reforms, necessitating urgent government action.
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4 days ago

Get Out of My Courtroom!' Clip of Judge Viciously Berating IT Worker Ignites Trial by Fury on Social Media

A Texas judge faced backlash for berating an IT worker during a courtroom incident, highlighting issues of professionalism and respect in authority.
#crime
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4 weeks ago

Ex-Wolves and Nottingham Forest Striker 'Facing 10.5 Years in Prison' as Heavy Punishment Demanded

Former Premier League player Rafa Mir faces up to 10.5 years in prison after being charged with violent sexual assault in Spain, with prosecutors seeking conviction for crimes allegedly committed at his home in 2024.
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fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Judge Throws IT Worker Out Of Courtroom For Doing His Job - Above the Law

Judges must balance their authority with humility and public service to avoid abusive behavior in courtrooms.
UK politics
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2 weeks ago

Ex-councillor sentenced over child sex offences

A former Labour councillor received a suspended sentence for sending explicit messages to someone he believed was a 13-year-old girl.
#metropolitan-police
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Met Police detective sacked over use of sex workers and class A drugs on trips abroad

A Metropolitan Police detective was dismissed for using sex workers and Class A drugs over seven years, breaching professional conduct standards.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Met Police Taskforce officer charged with rape

A Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with rape following an off-duty incident in January 2025, with court appearance scheduled for March 9.
UK news
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4 days ago

Met Police detective sacked over use of sex workers and class A drugs on trips abroad

A Metropolitan Police detective was dismissed for using sex workers and Class A drugs over seven years, breaching professional conduct standards.
UK news
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4 weeks ago

Met Police Taskforce officer charged with rape

A Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with rape following an off-duty incident in January 2025, with court appearance scheduled for March 9.
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5 days ago

Two men in court over alleged 6,400 drone drug delivery to Cloverhill Prison

Craig Doyle, 25, of The Paddocks Way, Adamstown, Lucan, and 30-year-old Adam Aspel, with an address at Corkagh Grange Way, Clondalkin, were arrested by gardai carrying out surveillance of drone activity on March 28.
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4 days ago

Police contact Epstein survivors as investigation launched into possible crimes in UK

Police are reaching out to Epstein survivors to investigate potential UK crimes against women and girls.
UK politics
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2 weeks ago

Judge-only trials could increase security threat to judges, head of judiciary warns

The UK's head of judiciary warns that replacing jury trials with judge-only hearings poses grave security risks to judges who would work in concentrated locations.
#murder-charge
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

If my boyfriend did what my pastor did, I believe police could investigate'. The campaign to close a serious gap in UK law | Barbara Speed

Rachael Reign's allegations against the UCKG highlight issues of control and coercion within religious groups, which are not covered by current coercive control laws.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Former BBC DJ Tim Westwood gets next court date in rape and sex assault case

Tim Westwood is facing a raft of accusations dating back to the 1980s, including rape, sexual assault, and indecent assault. He has denied all of the charges.
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2 weeks ago

Another former sub postmaster dies awaiting payout

Parmod Kalia, a sub-postmaster wrongly convicted in the Post Office Horizon scandal, died without receiving full compensation despite his conviction being overturned in 2021.
London politics
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2 weeks ago

Three arrested after man's body found in wheelie bin

Three people arrested on suspicion of murder after a man's body discovered in a wheelie bin near Coventry park; victim's identity and cause of death remain under investigation.
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1 week ago

Plan to scrap most short jail terms comes into effect

Under the reform, courts must stop handing out such short prison terms other than in a number of specific or exceptional circumstances. MPs passed the measure as part of the government's plan to end the population crisis in prisons.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

David Lammy's controversial court reforms supported by MPs after Commons vote

David Lammy's Courts and Tribunals Bill passed its first parliamentary stage despite Labour backbench criticism that victim experiences are being exploited to advance judicial reforms limiting jury trials.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Expert witness in Lucy Letby trial did not reveal hospital investigation into his medical work

Police and prosecutors were not informed that a key expert witness in Lucy Letby's trial was under formal investigation for serious concerns in his medical work before he testified.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Jess Phillips backs jury bill as she reveals she is victim of courts backlog'

A man accused of breaching a restraining order against Jess Phillips faces a trial delay until 2028, prompting the Labour minister to advocate for court reforms including limiting jury trials to address the 80,000-case crown court backlog.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Ministers announce huge expansion of electronic tagging in England and Wales

England and Wales will implement the largest electronic tagging expansion in British history, tracking tens of thousands of released offenders in real time while focusing intensive supervision on high-risk criminals.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Solicitor called court reporter he stalked his sex slave' in email, court hears

You made comments about him becoming your sex slave and hoping not to find a dead rodent, those are just examples there were more. He was genuinely fearful of you. I have no doubt that your contact has had an ongoing impact on him.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Labour lawyers blocked' from briefing MPs on jury trials overhaul before vote

Labour MPs opposing jury trial cuts faced blocked access to legal briefings from affiliated lawyers, with 65 MPs potentially voting against the courts and tribunals bill.
#police-misconduct
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Judge apologises after sugar plantation owner' question to defendant

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
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London politics
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4 weeks ago

Dealer admits beating vulnerable man to death

A drug dealer admitted to manslaughter after beating a vulnerable former chef to death in a north London flat used for illegal drug dealing operations.
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3 weeks ago

Inmate appears in court charged with prison murder of Soham killer Ian Huntley

Ian Huntley, convicted of murdering two 10-year-old girls in 2002, was killed in prison by fellow inmate Anthony Russell, who appeared in court charged with his murder.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Scandal of four-year delays for criminal cases to go to trial

Spiralling backlogs mean a shocking 29 cases including violent crimes and drug offences have been scheduled to start as far away as 2030, with victims left waiting at least four years to have their day in court. In total, more than 2,600 Crown Court trials are not due to be heard until 2028, including 206 rape trials.
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1 month ago

Britain's creaking courts to use Copilot for transcriptions

The British government will expand AI use in courts across England and Wales to improve efficiency through transcription, judgment summarization, and case scheduling.
#judge-only-trials
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1 month ago

High Court challenge against Met Police's Freemason declaration thrown out

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1 month ago

Suspected rapist leaves country after being accidentally set free weeks before trial

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
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London politics
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2 months ago

London courts have fastest growing case backlog

London's court backlog grew fastest in England and Wales, with nearly 19,000 outstanding criminal cases causing long delays that harm victims and discourage prosecutions.
Law
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Courts unplug from ancient datacenters after five-year slog

HMCTS migrated 37 legacy applications from two outdated datacentres, using temporary hosting or cloud replacements while consolidating systems into a Common Platform.
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2 months ago

Sex offender who punched and bit Met PCs jailed

Kaddour-Cherif, mistakenly released while facing multiple charges and a judicial order to remain detained, received a 26-week sentence after punching and biting two police officers at a Tube station.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Video of electrician allegedly being attacked with glass bottle shown in murder trial

An electrician, Alexander Cashford, 49, was found fatally injured after an alleged glass bottle attack by three teenagers in Leysdown-on-Sea; three teens deny murder charges.
#assault
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Mail titles kept using investigator after his conviction, court hears

The Daily Mail and the Mail on Sunday continued to use a convicted private investigator's illegal information-gathering services until April 2007.
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