Crime and Justice

Crime reporter Duncan Campbell shares his thoughts on a republished memoir by Trevor Hercules on life before, in and after prison.

James Doleman reports from the trial of the former Scottish First Minister, who stands accused of sexual assault and attempted rape.

James Doleman continues his reporting from Edinburgh High Court, where the politician is on trial for charges of sexual assault and rape.

James Chalmers reports on the problems facing the courts in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic.

James Doleman reports from the trial of the former First Minister of Scotland, who is charged with sexual assault and attempted rape.

James Doleman reports from Edinburgh's High Court, where the former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond is giving evidence in his defence to charges of sexual assault and attempted rape.

Jon Robins explores the case of Clive Freeman, who was jailed in 1989 for murder but has always protested his innocence and is now mounting a fourth attempt for his guilty verdict to be reconsidered.

James Doleman reports from the trial of the former First Minister of Scotland, who is charged with sexual assault and attempted rape.

James Doleman's third report from the trial of the former First Minister of Scotland, who is charged with sexual assault and attempted rape.

James Doleman reports from the trial of the former First Minister of Scotland, who is charged with sexual assault and attempted rape.

James Doleman reports from day three of the trial of Salmond, who is facing charges of sexual assault and attempted rape.

On the 33rd anniversary of his brother’s unsolved murder, Alastair Morgan describes how the culture of lies and institutional corruption surrounding the case have infected our media, our politics – and our future.

On the first day of the trial of the former First Minister of Scotland for charges of sexual assault and rape, one of his alleged victims – a Scottish Government official – gave evidence against him.

Moazzam Begg, who spent a year being tortured at Bagram Airbase, looks at the International Criminal Court's renewed investigation of alleged American human rights violations in Afghanistan.

Barrister Gareth Roberts shares his insights on how the criminal justice is failing those who have endured violence by partners.

The Government's recent deportations of "serious foreign national offenders" are the most recent and poignant example of the so-called ‘colour line’, argues Lola Brittain.

Ben Twomey explores how, far from cracking down on organised drugs crime, the Government is actually facilitating it through its flawed policies.

What does the Met Police's use of live facial recognition mean for our privacy and freedom of expression?

Gareth Roberts provides a barrister's take on the Conservative Party's desire to curb the independence of the judiciary.

Hardeep Matharu looks at how longer sentences and current counter-radicalisation policy fails to address the real risks.