Britain's government is set to propose a criminal justice system overhaul next week aimed at cutting a backlog of nearly 80,000 cases that has left thousands waiting years for justice.

Only cases of alleged murder, rape or manslaughter will be decided by a jury under new proposals to cut court backlogs.

David Lammy set to unveil major reforms to UK justice system this week - Reports have suggested that jury trials will be ...

The move to reduce the courts' backlog will 'erode' the system of justice in this country, according to lawyers.

Major reforms to be announced this week will “put victims front and centre” of the criminal justice system, Justice Secretary ...

UK plans to scrap jury trials for ‘mid-range’ offences – crimes such as theft, burglary, fraud and assault. Here’s why ...

You can be excused from jury duty if you have done it in the past two years, if you have an illness, or are a new parent.

Victims of fraud are being failed by the criminal justice system, charities are warning, as new analysis suggests only a ...

The BBC followed a series of shoplifting cases which highlight how shops have waited months for thieves to be brought to ...

Influenced by economic, social and environmental factors, criminal behaviour is a complex phenomenon. Academics across disciplines as varied as sociology, geography, mathematics and psychology work to ...

A survey has been launched to help inform a plan to reform the criminal justice system. Guernsey's Committee for Home Affairs ...

Jon Robins is special adviser to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Miscarriages of Justice and runs its secretariat with Glyn Maddocks KC. As well as garnering an international following and ...