UK Justice System
Coverage of UK Justice System in the Nexus archive.
- Dangerous driver dramatically cleared of attempting to murder three children after crashing car into oncoming traffic at 74mph
A driver was cleared of attempting to murder three children after crashing a car into oncoming traffic at 74mph. The incident involved a dramatic crash and raised concerns about road safety. The driver's acquittal has sparked discussion about the justice system.
- Teenage boy who went on a shoplifting spree and stole more than £100,000 from high street stores is spared jail
A teenage boy went on a shoplifting spree, stealing over £100,000 from high street stores, but was spared jail. The boy's actions resulted in significant financial losses for the affected stores. The decision to spare him jail has raised questions about the effectiveness of the justice system.
- Inside house of horrors where thug kept women prisoner and tortured them in grim dungeon hidden by trap door as he is jailed for 19 years
A man has been jailed for 19 years for keeping women prisoner and torturing them in a hidden dungeon. The dungeon was accessible through a trap door. The man's crimes were committed in his own home, which has been described as a 'house of horrors'.
- Speeding driver, 29, who went 'crazy' lengths to avoid justice including creating false identity and forging receipts is jailed
A 29-year-old speeding driver was jailed for creating a false identity and forging receipts to avoid justice. The driver went to extreme lengths to evade punishment. The case resulted in the driver being sentenced to jail time.