Criminal justice system7 days agoCommunity service recruitment 'more difficult'Demand on the service has reached its highest level for five years.7 days ago8 days agoParents could face bigger fines for child's crimes under youth justice shake-upIn the most extreme cases, parents could face jail if they fail to take action to address their child's behaviour.8 days ago13 May 2026'Our assault case has been postponed five times'Witness, Iqbal Mohammed, from Birmingham, has described the court system as a 'complete shambles'.13 May 20261 May 2026Call for stab vests for every prison officer Claire Lewis wants all prison officers to get body armour, not just those in high-risk facilities. 1 May 202624 Apr 2026'Killing in prison is not difficult' - the rise in cold-blooded attacks behind barsIs a culture of prisoners intimidating inmates into inflicting pain on others too normalised to change?24 Apr 202610 Apr 2026Ten cases a day - how 'blitz courts' could tackle the Crown Court backlogThe scheme, to fast-track cases and to cut the court backlog, is being expanded in England and Wales.10 Apr 20269 Apr 2026Families welcome more time to fight 'soft' jail termsThe sister of a 16-year-old girl murdered in Blackpool tells of her "relief" the timeline will be raised.9 Apr 20261 Apr 2026Two women handed nationwide pub and hotel bansTwo women who trashed a hotel are banned from all pubs, bars and nightclubs in England and Wales.1 Apr 202615 Mar 2026I found out my son's killer was back in court on another charge through the newsThe mother of Conner Marshall, who was beaten to death in an unprovoked attack, feels "angry" and "let down".15 Mar 2026...
