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Britain Scraps Heavily Criticised Plans to Curb Jury Trials After Backlash

Britain’s government has abandoned one of the most controversial elements of its proposed criminal justice reforms, dropping plans that would have significantly reduced the number of defendants entitled to have their cases heard by a jury. The decision follows months of opposition from lawyers, politicians, legal organisations and campaigners who warned that the proposed changes risked weakening …

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UK Accuses China of Using Academics to Access AI and Advanced Technology Research

Britain has issued one of its strongest public warnings yet about the security risks surrounding Chinese involvement in British academic research, accusing a Chinese research organisation of funding projects that ultimately strengthen Beijing’s intelligence capabilities. The warning, issued by MI5 on September 30, 2026, focuses on the China General Technology Research Institute, or CGTRI, and all…

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