‘Trials currently underway will generally proceed in the hope that they can be completed,’ says Lord Chief Justice Via: Coronavirus: Criminal trials longer than three days to be put on hold
‘What is needed to be seen is whether our habit of requiring face to face meetings can be overcome as we move forward in time,’ says former chief scientific advisor as virus threatens to derail conference Via: Coronavirus: Could COP26 climate summit be held by video conference?
Cases in British Columbia almost double in one day, while Ontario premier says it faces ‘danger of major proportions’Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageTwo provinces in Canada have declared states of emergency and another witnessed a surge in coronavirus cases as fears of a widespread outbreak nationwide continue Read more
Man, whose identity is suppressed in New Zealand, will appeal against both his conviction and his life sentenceThe man found guilty of the murder of British backpacker Grace Millane will appeal his conviction and life sentence, lawyers said on Wednesday.In November a jury of seven women and five men took Read more
Legislation to stop ‘vexatious’ claims excludes alleged crimes by military personnel in Northern IrelandA five-year time limit on bringing prosecutions against soldiers and veterans who have served abroad – except in “exceptional circumstances” – is to be imposed under legislation introduced by the government.Clauses in the overseas operations (service personnel Read more
Abedi was repeatedly absent from court, at one point claiming he was allergic to tap water Via: Hashem Abedi: Coward whose delays and denials worsened trauma for Manchester attack victims' families
‘It can be like a pressure cooker in the house. There are a lot more chances for episodes,’ expert tells The Independent Via: Coronavirus: Charities offering online support to domestic abuse victims amid concerns violence could soar
‘We will not stop,’ campaigners vow after proportion of reported rapes charged falls to 1.4% Via: High Court refuses permission for legal challenge over falling rape prosecutions
The Archbishop of Canterbury has announced that public worship is ‘suspended until further notice’. Via: Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby suspends Church of England services amid coronavirus lockdown
Boris Johnson last night declared that Britons should avoid all ‘non-essential’ social contact, including going out for meals, drinks or a film – but stopped short of compelling closures. Via: London stays open for business: Cafes and shops flout government advice to shut down