Sadiq Khan’s conviction over an untaxed Nissan Micra is being withdrawn
Sadiq Khan’s car tax conviction is officially on its way out A conviction against London Mayor Sadiq Khan over an unlicensed 24-year-old Nissan Micra is set to be withdrawn, after the DVLA confirmed it will drop the case. The 55-year-old mayor was convicted last month after being prosecuted for failing to ensure the car was […]
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Lizzo ‘relieved’ after judge dismisses remaining claims in wardrobe assistant’s lawsuit
Lizzo finally gets some good news from the courtroom Lizzo has reacted after a US federal judge dismissed the remaining claims in a lawsuit brought against her production company, saying she feels “relieved” following the ruling. The case was filed by Asha Daniels, who worked as a wardrobe assistant on Lizzo’s 2023 tour. Daniels accused […]
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Tiger Woods accepts five-year driving ban in plea deal over Florida crash
The DUI charge has been reduced to reckless driving Tiger Woods has avoided a trial over his Florida crash after reaching an agreement with prosecutors that will see his original DUI charge reduced to reckless driving. The 50-year-old golfer has agreed not to contest the lesser charge and will face a five-year suspension of his […]
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Jury trials could be scrapped for majority of crimes
The move is hoped to reduce a backlog in pending trials Jury trials could be scrapped for most crimes under a new government initiative. Justice Secretary David Lammy is trying to reduce a backlog of pending trials by removing juries from most trials in the UK, as reported by The Times. The outlet claimed to […]
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Transgender women are not ‘women’ under equalities law, Supreme Court rules
A big decision. The Supreme Court has ruled that transgender women are not “women” under the Equality Act 2010. The court hearing arose after a campaign group For Women Scotland (FWS) contested the Scottish government’s definition of a “woman” in laws governing female representation on public boards. The group argued that extending the definition of […]
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Kevin Spacey pleads not guilty after appearing in UK court for five sexual assault charges
The actor has pleaded not guilty to all five charges of sexual assault. Kevin Spacey has appeared in court in London on Thursday charged with a string of sex attacks dating back 17 years. The Oscar-winning actor allegedly assaulted three men in London and Gloucestershire and is charged with four counts of sexual assault and […]
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