How forensic DNA evidence actually works in court
A courtroom DNA 'match' is a statistical statement about how rare a profile is, not proof that a named person committed a crime, and…
Amelia Hart
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#Criminal Justice
Stories tagged “Criminal Justice”.
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Jury service: what actually happens when the summons arrives
Around 180,000 people are summoned for jury service in England and Wales each year, into a process of waiting rooms, strict secrecy rules…
Sarah Mitchell
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Hung juries and majority verdicts: what happens when twelve people cannot agree
When a Crown Court jury deadlocks, the Juries Act 1974 permits 10-2 majority verdicts after two hours, a Watson direction may follow, and a…
Daily Junction Editorial Team
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What reporters can and cannot tell you about a criminal trial
Contempt law, automatic anonymity rules and reporting restrictions shape every court story you read, and explain the strange gaps that…
Sarah Mitchell
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Cannabis Legalisation in the UK: Why the Debate Has Reached a Tipping Point in 2025
Support for cannabis legalisation in the UK has reached 53% in 2024 polling, with cross-party MPs, police chiefs, and medical professionals…
Naomi Clarke
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Rape Conviction Rates at Record Low: Why Only 1.6% of Reported Rapes Lead to Prosecution
Only 1.6% of rapes reported to police in England and Wales result in a charge, down from 7.7% in 2016. Victims face intrusive digital…
Daily Junction Editorial Team
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Domestic Abuse Prosecutions Are Falling Despite Record Reports: Why the Justice System Is Failing Victims
Police recorded 912,000 domestic abuse incidents in 2024, but only 54,000 resulted in prosecution—a charge rate of just 5.9%. Victims are…
Daily Junction Editorial Team
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UK Crown Court Explained: How Jury Trials Work, What Cases Are Heard, and Sentencing Powers
Crown Court handles the most serious criminal cases in England and Wales, with trials by judge and jury. Understanding how Crown Court…
Daily Junction Editorial Team
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UK Magistrates' Courts Explained: How They Work, What Cases They Handle, and Your Rights
Magistrates' courts handle over 90% of criminal cases in England and Wales, from traffic offences to serious crimes' first hearings…
Daily Junction Editorial Team
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UK Prison Overcrowding Crisis: Why Prisons Are at Breaking Point and What Comes Next
England and Wales are operating at 99% prison capacity, with overcrowding forcing early releases and emergency measures. The crisis has…
Daily Junction Editorial Team
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