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Scotland breaking UN rules on prisoner rights, says inspector

SCOTLAND'S jails are breaking the UN’s so-called Nelson Mandela rules on prisoner rights, a watchdog has said.

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Justice Committee warns court reform could favour repeat offenders

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The Independent UK

Warning ‘unfair’ jury trial reforms will punish first-time offenders

Magistrates would potentially deal with cases carrying a likely sentence of up to two years

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Mamdani Infuriates Congressional Hispanic Caucus With Endorsement of Progressive Candidate

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has opened a new front in the Democratic Party's internal war, this time with Latino power players in Washington. Mamdani's decision to endorse Darializa Avila Chevalier, a democratic socialist challenging Rep. Adriano Espaillat in New York's 13th Congressional District, has infuriated members of the…

Latin Times

Philippine justice chief orders arrest of senator wanted by the ICC over Duterte-era killings

The Philippines justice chief has ordered the enforcement of an International Criminal Court warrant for a senator wanted on an alleged crime against humanity charge

The Independent UK

Lammy’s youth justice shake up demands parent accountability to tackle youth crime

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The Independent UK

Major youth justice crackdown could mean parents face repercussions for their child’s crimes

Reforms aim to deter young people from a life of crime by placing more accountability on carers

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Supporting PSNI ‘must be unequivocal’, says Justice Minister

Naomi Long was speaking after Chief Constable Jon Boutcher called for all political parties to show support for police.

Evening Standard

Trump news at a glance: president’s justice department sets sights on James Comey (again)

New indictment marks latest instance in which Trump’s justice department has used its power to target president’s political enemies – key US politics stories from 28 April 2026 at a glance

The Guardian - US

DeSantis Looks to Join Trump Administration as AG, Supreme Court Justice or Secretary of Defense - REPORT

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is positioning himself for a possible move into President Donald Trump's orbit after he leaves Tallahassee, with attorney general and even a future seat on the U.S. Supreme Court now part of the private conversation around his political future.

Latin Times

Court Leaks and Attorney-Journalists

The professional-ethics implications of making court confidences public.

Reason

Founder of Starmer’s chambers denounces plans for jury trial cuts

Geoffrey Robertson KC accused the party of ‘taking an axe to a piece of English heritage’.

Evening Standard

Starmer mentor blasts Labour betrayal over jury trial reforms

Geoffrey Robertson KC accused the party of ‘taking an axe to a piece of English heritage’

The Independent UK

Ministry of Justice increases 28-day limit on sentence reviews

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‘Assault on justice’: how far-right attacks are threatening rule of law in Europe

Judicial independence is under threat as populist politicians target judges and authoritarian governments attempt constitutional reforms

The Independent UK

Lammy’s jury reforms will ‘deepen mistrust of justice system among women and girls’

Groups representing victims of VAWG called for the justice secretary to drop plans to limit jury trials, insisting they are a ‘democratic safeguard’

The Guardian - UK

Cutting jury trials risks ‘undermining justice’ for abused women and girls, Lammy warned

In letter to justice secretary, groups say judge-led decisions more likely to be influenced by bias than those made by 12 random people

Evening Standard

Fire-ravaged remains of historic Glasgow building will be demolished

The B-listed structure on Union Street has continued to collapse in the days since the blaze broke out on Sunday.

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The Independent UK

David Lammy defends controversial reforms to jury trials amid Labour MPs backlash

Lammy states the justice system has ‘fallen behind the world it now serves’

The Independent UK

‘Juries have not caused this crisis’: Top lawyers and ex-judges plead for government to rethink plans to curb jury trials

Retired judges and a former director of public prosecutions are among those calling for the justice secretary to halt plans to scrap juries for some crimes

Euronews

Angèle returns to Brussels stage after four-year hiatus

Belgian singer Angèle reunited with fans in Brussels, premiering a new music video after four years without releases, drawing thousands and sparking excitement online.

The Guardian - UK

David Lammy lifts cap on court sitting days in effort to cut backlog of cases

Criminal barristers welcome justice secretary’s move to remove limit on hearing days at crown courts in England and Wales

The Independent UK

UK refusing to allow Trump to use RAF bases to attack Iran

The US president’s renewed criticism of the Chagos deal is reportedly because he is being blocked from using UK bases for a strike on Iran.

The Independent UK

Trump’s Chagos U-turn came after UK ‘blocked him from using RAF bases for strikes on Iran’

President Trump hit out at Keir Starmer on Wednesday, branding his deal to hand over islands to Mauritius as a ‘big mistake’

Evening Standard

Government to pursue Chagos deal despite Trump’s renewed opposition

The proposed legislation is due to be debated in the House of Lords.

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