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School stabbing trial collapses over jury problem

October 9, 2024 World Justice News 0

The trial of a 14-year-old girl accused of trying to murder two teachers and a pupil in a school stabbing has collapsed due to a “great irregularity in the jury”. Teachers Fiona Elias and Liz […]

Teenage girl admits triple school stabbing

August 12, 2024 World Justice News 0

A 14-year-old girl has admitted stabbing three people in an attack at a school in Carmarthenshire, but has denied attempted murder. Teachers Fiona Elias, Liz Hopkin and a pupil were injured at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman […]

Teenage girl arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after stabbings at school in Wales

April 24, 2024 World Justice News 0

A teenage girl has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two teachers and a pupil were stabbed at a school in West Wales. Police confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that three people were injured at […]

Mother witnessed her son being stabbed to death outside their home

March 23, 2024 World Justice News 0

The “distraught” mother of a man who was stabbed to death in front of her outside the home they shared says he was a “precious, stunning son”. Claire Richards said Ashley Sarsero, 26, died in […]

Prisoners could be released up to two months early to ease overcrowding

March 12, 2024 World Justice News 0

Some prisoners could be released up to two months early to relieve overcrowding in jails in England and Wales, the justice secretary has said. Alex Chalk said the policy would only apply to “certain low-level […]

Almost half of family courts to allow reporting in England and Wales

January 12, 2024 World Justice News 0

A pilot scheme to allow journalists and legal bloggers to report cases from three family courts in England and Wales is to be extended to almost half of the courts in the countries. From 29 […]

Man admits role in ‘castration by clamping’ incidents

December 17, 2023 World Justice News 0

A man has admitted his role in a gang that carried out extreme body modifications, including castration. Warning: The following article contains graphic details of extreme physical mutilation Ion Ciucur pleaded guilty at London’s Old […]

Prison officer ‘had phone sex with inmate she developed inappropriate relationship with’

December 12, 2023 World Justice News 0

A female prison officer had phone sex with an inmate she had an “inappropriate relationship” with and even met up with his mum, a court heard. Ruth Shmylo, 26, is accused of beginning the relationship […]

Criminals in England and Wales to be forced to attend sentencing hearings or face longer in jail

August 30, 2023 World Justice News 0

A new law in England and Wales will force criminals to attend court while their sentences are read out, with the offenders facing two years longer behind bars if they still refuse to sit in […]

Cameras in courts has been a ‘big success’

July 28, 2023 World Justice News 0

The Head of the Judiciary in England and Wales has told Sky News the first year of allowing cameras crown court rooms has been a “complete success”. A year ago today, the first cameras were allowed […]

Human Rights

Japan’s same-sex marriage ban is constitutional, says Tokyo court

November 28, 2025 0

A Japanese court has ruled the country’s ban on same-sex marriage as constitutional – bucking a trend set by courts around the country that had raised hopes for marriage equality in Japan. The ruling was […]

Australia

Teenagers launch legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children

November 26, 2025 0

Two teenagers have launched a legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children younger than 16. The challenge comes two weeks before the law, a world first, is set to take effect. It is […]

Human Rights

Major changes to the UK’s asylum system announced

November 18, 2025 0

The home secretary has announced major changes to the UK’s asylum system. Modelled on the policies of Denmark, Shabana Mahmood hopes her proposals will make the country less attractive to illegal migrants and make it […]