Criminal justice system2 days ago'Tough on crime' policies behind prison crisis, says reviewThe independent review says successive governments made "knee jerk" decisions to issue longer prison sentences.2 days agoUK7 days agoVictims being ignored by early release, says charityA support organisation says victims feel "deprioritised" as almost 400 prisoners are set to be released early.7 days agoScotland7 days agoI'm less protected now than before my rapist's trialAmelia Price wants non-harassment orders to be mandatory in certain domestic abuse-related cases.7 days agoEdinburgh, Fife & East11 Feb 2025DIY testing could put rape survivors 'at risk'Forensic and legal experts say self-swab DNA kits are unlikely to be allowed as evidence in court.11 Feb 2025Bristol3 Feb 2025Family court pilot to support abuse victims expandedA pioneering pilot scheme will be used in all family courts across Wales.3 Feb 2025Wales29 Jan 2025Idris Elba on stabbing crisis: 'Not all kitchen knives need a point on them'The actor, who has made a BBC documentary, says early intervention would guide kids away from knife crime.29 Jan 2025UK28 Jan 2025Barristers extend strike over legal aid as 'last resort'The action will now continue into February and will probably disrupt some high-profile murder trials. 28 Jan 2025Northern Ireland27 Jan 2025Retiring top judges voice fears over court delaysScotland's two most senior judges talk candidly about justice system reforms as they prepare to retire.27 Jan 2025Scotland27 Jan 2025More women needed in judicial roles - top judgeScotland's top female judge says more women are needed in judicial roles.27 Jan 2025Scotland