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politics Mar 17, 2026, 1:19 PM
Baroness Carr raises alarm over security risks in judge-only trial reforms - Baroness Carr warned that the proposed reforms to replace jury trials with judge-only hearings could increase security risks for judges.
- She highlighted concerns about the potential for threats, both from public interactions and online abuse, especially targeting judges.
- These reforms are seen as a necessary step to reduce case backlogs, but they simultaneously raise alarms about the safety of the judiciary.
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society Feb 3, 2026, 9:15 PM
Bus driver sacked for defending woman against thief in London - A theft occurred on a bus in northwest London in June 2024, where Katalin Kaszas's necklace was stolen.
- Bus driver Mark Hehir intervened, retrieving the necklace but was subsequently sacked for gross misconduct.
- Public reaction has been overwhelmingly supportive of Hehir, with calls for his reinstatement highlighting concerns over safety and employee rights.
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politics Jan 23, 2026, 7:48 PM
David Lammy warns against leadership challenge chaos in Labour Party - Labour Party deputy prime minister David Lammy issued a warning against internal challenges to leadership in the party.
- Andy Burnham faces a crucial decision about running for the Gorton and Denton by-election following a sitting MP's resignation.
- The Labour Party, struggling in the polls, must avoid internal conflicts to enhance their chances in upcoming elections.
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politics Dec 2, 2025, 9:03 AM
Twelve more prisoners released mistakenly raises alarm in UK - David Lammy confirmed a total of 12 prisoners have been mistakenly released in the UK over the past three weeks.
- Among these, two prisoners are still at large, raising concerns about public safety.
- The situation highlights systemic issues within the prison system that require urgent attention.
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politics Nov 30, 2025, 1:01 AM
David Lammy announces major changes to jury trials in the UK - David Lammy plans to announce reforms aimed at reducing the backlog in UK crown courts, with nearly 80,000 cases pending.
- Proposed changes would limit jury trials to serious crimes while lesser offences are decided by judges alone.
- The intention behind the reforms is to prioritize victims' needs and deliver justice more efficiently.
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