Criminal justice system7 hrs agoJury restriction plan clears first hurdle despite Labour dissentThe justice secretary says the limits are required to stem a growing backlog of cases in crown courts.7 hrs ago18 hrs agoThousands of lawyers oppose jury restriction planLawyers including top barristers and retired judges urge the government to drop a plan to abolish some jury trials.18 hrs ago22 hrs agoJustice system would 'lose legitimacy' without juriesLeading barrister says without juries courts are not diverse and can be intimidating to victims22 hrs ago2 days ago'Crippling three-year wait for court has caused PTSD'A woman from Gloucestershire has been waiting almost three years to give evidence.2 days ago2 days agoJustice system in crisis, victims' advocate saysThere are "many areas where victims deserve to be treated better", Andrea Simon tells BBC London.2 days ago7 days agoFather of student killed by drunk driver welcomes tougher sentencingThe Sentencing Bill will introduce more stringent sentences for a range of offences in Northern Ireland.7 days ago24 Feb 2026Court backlog will continue to rise even with new reforms, Lammy saysThe justice secretary says every crown court in England and Wales will be funded to hear as many cases as possible next year. 24 Feb 20269 Feb 2026Victim 'wrecked' by ex-partner's late guilty pleaMichaela Dowinton, who thought she was "going to die", is angered by her attacker's sentence.9 Feb 202628 Jan 2026Starmer vows to push ahead with cuts to jury trials despite backlashThe prime minister says he made a promise to crime victims that he would tackle court delays.28 Jan 2026...
