Thousands of lawyers urge Keir Starmer to rethink plans to cut jury trials 10. March 2026 (13:52) Government facing prospect of most serious backbench revolt yet over proposals for England and Wales Plans to curtail the number of jury trials in England and Wales have been described as “unpopular, untested and poorly evidenced” by thousands of lawyers who have written to the prime minister.The letter to Keir Starmer, a former director of public prosecutions, from 3,200 lawyers, including 300 senior barristers, comes as his government faces the prospect of one of its most serious backbench revolts since coming to power. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Missouri drops murder charge against man who opened fire at Super Bowl rally 10. March 2026 (13:49) Man was among at least six people who started shooting outside Union Station in state, which has adopted stand your ground lawSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA man who initially faced a murder charge for opening fire following the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2024 Super Bowl win was sentenced Monday to two years in prison in a case prosecutors said was complicated by the state’s self-defense laws.Dominic Miller, who pleaded guilty to a weapons charge as part of a plea deal, was among at least six people to start shooting in the melee that sent players, city officials and hundreds of fans scrambling for cover, according to court records. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Shots fired at US consulate in Canada as police investigate incident 10. March 2026 (13:48) No injuries were reported after authorities found evidence of a discharged firearm near the consulate in TorontoSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxPolice in Canada are investigating after shots were fired at the US consulate in Toronto. Officers said evidence was found of a discharged firearm and that no injuries were reported.Toronto police said in a social media post they responded to the reported shots at 5.29 a.m. (0929 GMT) on Tuesday. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
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