Criminal justice system

New forensic nurses to help victims of rape and sexual assault

Prison staff told not to use inadequate cells as overcrowding worsens

On-the-run killer who absconded after father's funeral arrested

Victim's family 'let down' by justice system after killer disappears during father's funeral

Specialist courts for rape cases to be rolled out in England and Wales

Lord Advocate 'concerned' as domestic abuse charges rise by 14%

Judge offers more 'pizzazz' after defence complaint. Video, 00:01:41Judge offers more 'pizzazz' after defence complaint

Calls for 'crumbling' crown court to be pulled down

Woman raped by husband urges others to speak out

Sixth of prison leavers released into homelessness

New campaign to help victims know their rights

Prisoners freed early are returning to jail at rapid rate, governors tell BBC

Wait time for High Court trials set to triple by 2028

Dad boxes for charity that helped wife after abuse

Mum's plea to end jail terms with no end date after son dies in prison

Burnham considers reversing plan to scrap some jury trials

Prisons minister Lord Timpson quits government

Fire safety work approved for court cells

Thousands of offenders not wearing electronic tags, report says

Barrister strike 'caused additional trauma' to victims as 2,500 cases delayed

Decriminalise all personal use drug possession, Irish committee says

Donaldson trial 'struck blow' against culture that 'didn't hear women'

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