Labour MP reveals she was raped at work event - and case took 1,088 days to reach court

Labour MP Charlotte Nichols has told the House of Commons that it took 1,088 days after she was raped for her case to reach court.

Abstentions spell trouble ahead on juries

Majorities of over 100 sound pretty healthy. But those numbers do not tell the whole story.

Jury trial changes survive Labour rebellion to clear first hurdle

Legislation to restrict jury trials for all but the most serious cases has passed its first major Commons hurdle - despite a rebellion by some Labour MPs.

New anti-Muslim hate definition announced by government

The government has announced a new definition of anti-Muslim hate that includes violence, harassment and prejudicial stereotyping - as it insisted the move will not curtail free speech.

Starmer facing new Labour rebellion as MPs fight to extend porn ban

The government is trying to find a solution to banning depictions of step-incest in online pornography amid warnings of a "significant rebellion" from female MPs.

PM urged to rethink plans for jury trials - by fellow lawyers

More than 3,200 lawyers have written to the prime minister urging him to "rethink" plans to restrict jury trials for all but the most serious cases.


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