Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, has been charged with the murder of former MP and Reform UK spokesperson Ann Widdecombe, whose body was found in her Devon home. He is scheduled to appear at Westminster magistrates court on Tuesday.
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested in the US following 38 new charges issued by British authorities, including seven counts of rape and sex trafficking. Extradition proceedings to the UK have begun for the dual British-US citizens.
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, dual British-US citizens, were arrested in Miami as part of a UK police investigation into alleged sexual offences. The Crown Prosecution Service has brought further charges, including rape and human trafficking, and requested their extradition to the UK.
Greater Manchester Police arrested three individuals in connection with a financial crime investigation into the University of Greater Manchester, alleging fraud, bribery, and money laundering involving over £1m and a million emails.
Annie, a woman in southern England, is suing the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) after her stepfather was acquitted of childhood abuse charges. She alleges the prosecution was so poorly handled, omitting crucial evidence, that it breached her human rights. Her decade-long fight for justice continues.
A watchdog has found the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) must urgently improve its investigations to prevent miscarriages of justice, citing failings in the Andrew Malkinson case. Recommendations focus on quality assurance, case strategy, and progress monitoring.
A high court judge rejected Andrew and Tristan Tate's legal claim to be told the names of their female accusers in a UK case, citing their "notorious" status and the risk of public identification on social media.
Andrew and Tristan Tate have been denied the names of their accusers in rape and human trafficking charges due to fears they might publish them on social media. The brothers are seeking a judicial review, arguing this withholding prejudices their defense and human rights.
Police recommended charges against 77 individuals and organizations for the Grenfell Tower fire. Survivors express mixed relief, grief, and anger over the lengthy process, with trials unlikely before 2028. Campaigners criticize slow progress and weak corporate manslaughter laws.
Up to 57 individuals and 20 companies may face criminal charges, including corporate gross negligence manslaughter, over the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire that killed 72 people, with the Crown Prosecution Service to decide by June 2027.
Yvette Cooper's newspaper column justifying Palestine Action's proscription may have prejudiced a trial against six activists, prosecutors warned. Despite the warnings, the then-home secretary published the article, which defence lawyers argued was 'contemptuous reporting'.
Leeds United’s FA Cup semi-final defeat to Chelsea has been overshadowed by police action against homophobic chanting, with 16 fans reported for prosecution under updated Crown Prosecution Service guidance. Amid a tense, physical match at Wembley, broader concerns around discriminatory abuse, including ongoing “Savile” chants, highlight football’s increasing legal and cultural reckoning with fan behaviour.
Crown Prosecution Service launches action plan to help potential victims and perpetrators understand behavioursYoung people may not even realise they have been victims of stalking, the Crown Prosecution Service has said as it launched a scheme to tackle a rise in offending.The number of stalking offences charged by the CPS in England and Wales reached a record high last year of 7,168. More than 80% of these were flagged as relating to domestic abuse, meaning most victims were stalked or harassed by someone they knew. Continue reading...
