Prison population set to hit 100,000 a year later than projected – figures

Newly published estimates project the rise in the number of prisoners will reach between 98,000 and 103,6000 by March 2030.

Limiting jury trials will harm minority ethnic victims and defendants, research shows

A jury of 12 people brings a broader array of diverse perspectives and opinions which enhance the quality of discussions in ...

Labour MP issues plea to Lammy to scrap 'stupid' jury trial plan

A senior Labour MP has issued a plea to Justice Secretary David Lammy to scrap "stupid" plans to reduce the number of jury ...

Number of people in court for knife crime in South Yorkshire on the rise - "worrying ...

New figures from the Ministry of Justice show there were 525 knife and offensive weapon offences dealt with by the Criminal Justice System in South Yorkshire in the year to June. This was more than ...

Labour MP warns of huge Commons revolt against scrapping jury trials as he brands David ...

The Justice Secretary this week unveiled proposals to set up so-called 'swift courts' in England and Wales, where cases will ...