Law and order

Just 176 out of nearly 15,000 were in the youngest category in England and Wales according to the latest data

Growing calls to make compensation rules for miscarriage of justice victims less strict.

Naomi Long said delays in cases meant there was a "greater risk of harm to the public".

Kat Mills was subjected to months of abuse before her ex-boyfriend set fire to her home in December.

Two men, aged 33 and 49, will appear in court on 28 July charged with Stephen Ridgeway's murder.

An inspector says, despite inmates being treated well, education and work provision has "collapsed".

A Southampton academic is exploring the impact on jurors of sitting on child sexual abuse trials.

Forensic and legal experts say self-swab DNA kits are unlikely to be allowed as evidence in court.