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Magistrates Gain Power as Jury Trial Reform Takes a Turn
October 4, 2026
The Government has changed course on its plans for the criminal courts, abandoning proposals that would have significantly reduced the number of Crown Court

Can You Be Sent Back to Prison Without Committing Another Crime?
September 15, 2026
The number of people being recalled to prison in England and Wales has reached what the Chief Inspector of Probation has described as “crisis”

Early Prison Release 2026: What the Latest Changes Actually Mean
September 7, 2026
Major changes to prison release arrangements in England and Wales are due to take effect on 1 October 2026 under the Sentencing Act 2026.