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Glorifying dangerous driving ‘truly reprehensible’, says PM after A66 crash

Pc Matthew Blades and Pc Tom Clough were killed when a VW Passat – which had been pursued by police – was driven the wrong way on a dual carriageway.

Evening Standard

Don’t leave your Will at home: UK government offers official Will storage service for a small fee

Safeguard your Will with the UK government's HMCTS storage service. This official facility offers secure safekeeping for a nominal fee, preventing loss or damage. Disgruntled family members cannot tamper with Wills stored by HMCTS. The process involves posting your Will to the Newcastle District Probate Registry. A lodgement certificate will…

The Economic Times

Suspected rapist accidentally set free and able to leave Britain before trial

Investigation launched into blunder with HMCTS urgently working with the police to return defendant to custody

Evening Standard

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Fresh fury over 'secret courts' handing out warrants for energy firms to break into homes

The Chief Magistrate is investigating after concerns about the utility warrant system were uncovered by The Standard

Evening Standard

Hundreds of thousands of benefit cases to be checked for errors after ‘potentially catastrophic’ IT bug

An MP called the issue ‘damaging and totally unacceptable’

The Independent UK

Is Banksy Guilty of 'Criminal Damage' and Should He Now Be Unmasked? Jail Time and Fines the Artist Now Faces

Britain's most famous anonymous artist could be forced to disclose his identity in open court for the first time in 25 years.

International Business Times UK

Banksy could have identity revealed as police treat latest artwork as criminal damage

Street artist has managed to keep his identity a closely-guarded secret since his emergence in the mid-1990s

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Britain’s biggest bailiff firm forced into refunds programme after overcharging

Exclusive: Marston Holdings apologises to consumers for ‘enforcement fees’ error

The Guardian - UK

Ex-Justice Secretary kept in the dark about 'unbelievably serious' courts IT bug issue

Alex Chalk said the IT issue could be compared to the Post Office Horizon scandal

Evening Standard

‘Troubling’ courts service IT bug ‘extremely serious’ – former lord chancellor

The Social Security and Child Support Tribunal, which handles benefit appeals, is thought to have been most affected, according to the BBC.

Evening Standard

Health board seeks to restrict online viewing of tribunal involving trans doctor

NHS Fife has requested only media be allowed to watch the livestream of the case brought against it by nurse Sandie Peggie.

Evening Standard

Harrow Crown Court closure due to crumbling concrete in the roof extended to 2026

Harrow crown court will have been shut for two-and-a-half years by the time it reopens fully in 2026

Evening Standard

Courts to sit for 2,000 more days to help tackle backlog, Justice Secretary says

The extra 2,000 takes the total to 108,500 sitting days this year for courts in England and Wales.

The Independent UK

Digital court systems blamed for surge in personal data breaches

New technology is blamed as mistakes with sensitive files surge to over 10,000

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Faulty coffee machine pipe causes major flood and delays jury trials at crown court

Jury trials at a London crown court were disrupted when a faulty pipe to a coffee machine caused major flooding.

The Guardian - UK

My husband died, and now I can’t access our savings or sell our house

I feel trapped as I can’t access my savings or sell my house. I’m in despair

Evening Standard

London crown court to stay shut for extra year after widespread RAAC found

One of London’s crown courts will be shuttered for an extra year thanks to dangerous concrete found in the roof, it has emerged, in a blow to efforts to tackle the criminal case backlog.

Evening Standard

London courts poised for late-night sittings after mass of protest arrests

Highbury Corner magistrates court could sit in the evenings to handle protest charge 'surge'

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The Independent UK

Public confidence in justice system at risk due to delayed reforms, MPs warn

The courts service has almost ‘burnt through’ its entire budget to deliver a programme that is just over halfway complete, Dame Meg Hillier said.

Daily Record

DWP working on new digital system to speed up PIP appeals process for people challenging decision

People on PIP, Universal Credit and ESA can now submit their appeal online.

Evening Standard

Criminals went free without tags due to court IT system glitches

Criminals and defendants were set free without electronic tags because of glitches with a new court IT system, a report has revealed, amid concerns for a reform programme which may have run out of money.

The Guardian - UK

Sikhs in England and Wales at risk of being unlawfully banned from entering court

Lawyers for Jaskeerat Singh Gulshan challenge policy concerning ceremonial kirpan blade that must be worn at all times

Evening Standard

Disaster plans in place for courts to handle extreme weather including heavy snow and storms

Disaster plans have been drawn up for Britain’s courts to cope with extreme weather such as heavy snow, heatwaves and flooding as well as the possibility of widespread power cuts.

Manchester Evening News

Court staff due to strike in protest against 'unworkable' IT system

Magistrates courts in Manchester, Stockport, Tameside and Wigan are set to be affected

Daily Mirror

Nine day walk-out at 65 courts in row over 'unworkable' shakeup - see full list

Trade union PCS today announced that strikes by legal advisors and court associates will go ahead on October 22 to 30 - adding to chaos across the legal system

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