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1 day ago

Man extradited from the UAE charged with woman's Airbnb murder two years ago

Enzo Bettamio has been charged with the murder of Kamonnan Thiamphanit at a Westminster Airbnb after being extradited from the UAE.
London politics
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1 day ago

Man extradited from the UAE charged with woman's Airbnb murder two years ago

Enzo Bettamio has been charged with the murder of Kamonnan Thiamphanit at a Westminster Airbnb after being extradited from the UAE.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
3 days ago

High Court approves Met Police's facial recog after dispute

London's Metropolitan Police can continue using live facial recognition technology after a legal challenge was dismissed by the High Court.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Teenager charged with arson after attack on synagogue in London

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with arson after attacking a synagogue in north-west London.
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5 days ago

Pensioner given criminal conviction over single-letter typo on car insurance form

I understood my car was fully insured with Swinton Insurance, from April 1 2025 to March 31 2026. I did not notice the registration printed wrongly. Had an F instead of an S.
Law
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2 days ago

Starmer increasingly concerned' about countries using proxies for crimes in UK

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

Three men found guilty of callous' rape on Brighton beach

The woman recalled being spat on, kicked, and her throat being grabbed during the attack, as well as men laughing. She stated, 'It wasn't consensual, it was not consensual. They are evil and they have ruined my life.'
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2 weeks ago

Labour MPs propose specialist sexual offences courts to help trials backlog

Labour MPs propose specialist courts for sexual offences to counter plans reducing jury trials in England and Wales.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

London Tory politician sacked as magistrate after accusing judge of two-tier justice'

A Conservative councillor was dismissed as a magistrate for criticizing a judge and the justice system after a conviction of anti-ULEZ activists.
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3 days ago

Man whose wife killed herself cleared of rape and manslaughter

Christopher Trybus was acquitted of domestic abuse and sexual violence charges related to his wife Tarryn Baird, who later took her own life.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Crime victims and bereaved families given more time to challenge lenient sentences

Victims' Commissioner Claire Waxman expressed her delight at the government's decision, stating that the change is long overdue and acknowledges the years of campaigning led by bereaved families like Tracey Hanson, who sought justice following the tragic death of her son Josh.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Teen boy held at young offenders' institute dies

The juvenile from HMP Feltham A, which holds children aged between 15 and 18 who are on remand or have been convicted, died in hospital on Monday.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Former boss at Lucy Letby's hospital arrested on suspicion of perverting course of justice

Cheshire constabulary confirmed that the arrested individual was one of three former hospital bosses detained last June on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter, as part of an ongoing investigation.
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2 days ago

Man jailed for Hyde Park robbery of 30,000 watch

A 27-year-old man was sentenced to three years and nine months for robbing a 73-year-old man of a £30,000 watch in London.
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2 days ago

Former London Pride boss admits contempt of court

Christopher Joell-Deshields admitted that he acted in contempt of the court, failing to deliver up various documents, a WeWork pass, and a SIM card belonging to Pride in London.
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#manslaughter
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3 days ago

Boy, 16, dies after being 'beaten to a pulp' at London young offenders' institution

A 16-year-old inmate died after allegedly being beaten at Feltham Young Offenders' Institution, raising serious concerns about prison safety and care.
London politics
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5 days ago

Woman charged with attempted murder after car hit pedestrians in London

A woman has been charged with attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in central London, leaving one in life-threatening condition.
Law
fromIndependent
3 weeks 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.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month 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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fromReadWrite
5 days ago

UK Allwyn National Lottery license challenge dismissed in court

The UK High Court dismissed the legal challenge against the fourth National Lottery license, affirming the Gambling Commission's decision and process.
London politics
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1 week ago

Harrow Court reopens after three years

Harrow Crown Court reopened after nearly three years, addressing significant court backlogs and modernizing the justice system.
UK politics
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1 month 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.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks 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.
Law
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Grieving widow prosecuted over unpaid 35 bill on dead husband's car

A grieving widow was criminally convicted for failing to pay £35.84 vehicle tax on her deceased husband's car during her mourning period, despite her detailed explanation of the circumstances.
#dangerous-driving
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3 weeks 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 weeks 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.
#murder-charge
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month 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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1 month ago

Housing estate board could face High Court action

Loughborough Estate residents face severe health risks due to management failures and threaten legal action against the management board for accountability.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month 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.
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1 month ago

Man wore smart glasses for High Court 'coaching'

There was clearly someone on the mobile phone talking to Jakstys. He then removed his mobile phone from his inner jacket pocket. In my judgement, from what occurred in court, it is clear that call was made, connected to his smart glasses, and continued during his evidence until his mobile phone was removed from him.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
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UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month 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
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month 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.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month 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.
Law
fromTheregister
2 months 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.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Lammy braced for showdown with Labour MPs over plan to limit jury trials

Up to 65 Labour MPs are believed to be ready to rebel against the justice secretary's plans ahead of the first vote on the controversial bill on Tuesday. MP Karl Turner, a former Starmer loyalist, is leading the calls for a rethink.
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Victory for Met Police as judges rule vetting can include unproved allegations

It seems to me that the nature of the exercise which is required in vetting is different from the exercise in disciplinary proceedings. In disciplinary proceedings, in common with many situations in which a decision-maker has to decide whether an event occurred in the past, the balance of probabilities is a sensible way to decide that question of fact. Either an event happened or it did not.
Law
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

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

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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Starmer indicates he will not U-turn on plan to scrap some jury trials

Keir Starmer insists on judge-only trials to reduce an 80,000-case crown court backlog and deliver faster justice to victims of misogynist violence.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Starmer urged to take charge of courts crisis with system on brink of collapse'

Sir Brian Leveson urges the Prime Minister to take direct leadership and proposes a Prime Minister's criminal justice adviser amid severe court backlogs and prison overcrowding.
UK news
fromTheregister
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.
#prince-andrew
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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2 months ago

King Charles to Give Police Evidence on Andrew's Case - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

King Charles III will grant police full access to all files held at Buckingham Palace relating to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, underscoring the monarchy's commitment to transparency and accountability. The dramatic move follows Andrew's arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The 66-year-old was detained on Thursday - his birthday - at his temporary home on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk. He was questioned for 11 hours at Aylsham Police Station before being released under investigation.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

MP asks High Court to block watchdog investigation

substantive claim to judicial review alleges procedural unfairness in the processes of ICGS, as well as perversity and illegality
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1 month ago

Police officer jailed after false sexual assault claim

A Metropolitan Police officer was banned from policing after falsely claiming sexual assault during a stop, resulting in a 12-month prison sentence and dismissal without notice.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

New hope for prisoners under indefinite jail terms as five cases referred for appeal

The open-ended sentences, which were scrapped in 2012 and have been described as psychological torture by the UN, have left thousands trapped in jail for up to 22 times longer than their original tariff. This includes many who were children at the time of their offence and handed a type of IPP sentence for under-18s called a Detention for Public Protection (DPP) jail term.
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2 months ago

UK's top prosecutor says nobody above law' as detectives investigate Andrew's Epstein links

Police and prosecutors pursue potential public-office misconduct by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over alleged sharing of confidential information and assistance to Jeffrey Epstein.
London politics
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1 month 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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months 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.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Judges reject appeal claiming VAT on private schools infringes human rights

We acknowledge that the measure may have a serious impact on the group one claimants if they are unable to afford private education which accords with their religious convictions, but it is important to bear in mind that they have the option of home schooling if free education in the state sector is not acceptable to them.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Londoner sobs in court as she is convicted of blackmail over false claim banker raped her in Hong Kong

The demands were unwarranted. The alleged rape was false. The defendant knew that her allegation was false. Rose, who has been effectively trapped in Hong Kong on bail for the past two years, was remanded in custody and will be sentenced on July 22.
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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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2 months ago

Banned motorist returns to court days after being caught driving

Motorist drove away immediately after receiving a court driving ban, was re-arrested, had ban extended to 18 months, given suspended 12-week sentence and community service.
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2 months ago

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

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2 months ago

Man charged with 33 sexual offences in London

EPA A man has been charged with a string of sex attacks against women and girls in south London, with some dating back to 2003. Adebayo Adeyemi, 58, has been charged with 33 offences, including rape and sexual assault, alleged to have taken place between 2003 and 2019. The charges include six counts of rape, an attempted rape, an assault, 21 counts of sexual assault and four indecent assaults, the Metropolitan Police said.
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