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 […]

4 months ago

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 […]

1 year ago

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 […]

4 years ago

Have you heard the one about the London Zoo meerkat specialist who allegedly glassed her monkey keeper colleague in a love triangle dispute involving the llama keeper? If not, you have now… Fans of the @CourtNewsUK Twitter account will be familiar with the random cases it throws up from time to time, but Wednesday’s ruling […]

11 years ago

A judge dished out the ideal reprimand for hooligans in Germany – by making them spend money in their rivals’ club shop. Judge Karin Jung was proceeding over a case involving the supporters of local foes 1860 Munich and Bayern Munich. In 2014, three 1860 supporters set upon a lone Bayern Munich fan as the Sixties played their famous rivals’ […]

11 years ago

From the Jaws of victory…

11 years ago