Lawyers for retired paras say prosecution are trying to ‘launder’ inadmissible statements

Trial of retired paratroopers accused of murdering IRA chief ‘could collapse over inadmissible prosecution evidence forced out of the pair in 1972’ Judge reserved his ruling on whether statements can be admitted as evidence He said it was ‘remarkable’ that two ex-soldiers weren’t interviewed by the PSNI  Joe McCann, 24, was shot dead as he … Read more

Derek Chauvin trial: Prosecution says George Floyd died because of ex-cop’s ‘ego and pride’

George Floyd died because Derek Chauvin’s ‘ego and pride’ took over and caused the cop to betray his badge and abandon his training when he pressed his knee into the handcuffed black man’s neck.  That was the conclusion prosecutor Steve Schleicher put before the jury as he delivered the state’s closing statement at Chauvin’s murder … Read more

Foreign spies face prosecution and deportation under new laws forcing people to ‘register presence’

Foreign spies operating in Britain will be prosecuted and deported under new laws to protect the country from hostile states. The Queen’s Speech on May 11 will reportedly be used by the Prime Minister to announce a bill outlining measures to protect Britain from the likes of Russia and China. It will mandate that all … Read more

Foreign spies face prosecution and deportation under new laws forcing people to ‘register presence’

Foreign spies face prosecution and deportation under new laws that will ‘force everyone working for foreign governments to register their presence’ Queen’s Speech in May reportedly to be used by Prime Minister to announce bill  It is expected to outline measures to protect UK from likes of China and Russia  People working on behalf of … Read more

Syria’s British first lady Asma al-Assad ‘faces war crimes prosecution in UK’

Syria’s British-born first lady Asma al-Assad who shopped for £4,000 crystal-encrusted designers while the country tipped into civil war could be prosecuted for war crimes in the UK for her role in the conflict.   Asma, 45, who is married to Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad, could also lose her British citizenship after the Metropolitan Police opened … Read more

Defence Secretary is warned soldiers ‘could face prosecution for war crimes in Iraq’

Defence Secretary is warned soldiers ‘could face prosecution for war crimes in Iraq’ if new ‘vital piece of legislation’ becomes law Defence sec. Ben Wallace got letter from ICC chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda Warned soldiers could face Hague trial if the Overseas Operations Bill passes  Bill puts 5-year time limit on claims against Brit soldiers … Read more

Defence Secretary is warned soldiers ‘could face prosecution for war crimes in Iraq’

Defence Secretary is warned soldiers ‘could face prosecution for war crimes in Iraq’ if new ‘vital piece of legislation’ becomes law Defence sec. Ben Wallace got letter from ICC chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda Warned soldiers could face Hague trial if the Overseas Operations Bill passes  Bill puts 5-year time limit on claims against Brit soldiers … Read more

Man avoids prosecution for hate Tweets to Jewish reporter because he sent them while on holiday 

A trainee teacher who trolled a Jewish man saying he should have been killed in the Holocaust has escaped prosecution because he sent the vile messages while on holiday. Chelsea FC fan Sam Mole sent a series of hate-filled tweets to Jewish freelance journalist Dan Levene for reporting on antisemitism during matches at Stamford Bridge. … Read more

Salmond fears appearing at Holyrood would leave him ‘in jeopardy of criminal prosecution’

Alex Salmond fears appearing at committee investigating Holyrood’s botched handling of harassment complaints would leave him ‘in jeopardy of criminal prosecution’, his legal team say Alex Salmond initially rejected invitation to appear citing public health reasons Lawyers have since said it could leave him ‘in jeopardy of criminal prosecution’ Mr Salmond offered to appear in … Read more

Pelosi says Republicans who ‘aided’ Capitol riots risk prosecution

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi raised the possibility Friday of criminal prosecutions of Republican lawmakers if they are found to have provided Capitol tours to people who took part in the Capitol riots.  Speaking to reporters a week after a MAGA mob ransacked the Capitol and days after the House voted to impeach President Trump, the … Read more