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Dame Victoria Sharp retires as King's Bench President
Courts—1 Oct 2026, 12:053 min readDame Victoria Sharp has retired as President of the King's Bench Division and Deputy Head of Criminal Justice. She was the first woman to hold the top role in the division, which she led for seven years.Read more
Naomi Campbell wins charity trustee ban appealCourts—1 Oct 2026, 11:453 min readSupermodel Naomi Campbell has successfully overturned a five-year ban preventing her from acting as a charity trustee. A tribunal ruled she was deceived by a co-trustee regarding mismanagement of funds at her charity, Fashion for Relief.
Justice Secretary Pledges Ambitious Cuts to Crown Court BacklogCourts—1 Oct 2026, 11:253 min readJustice Secretary Alex Norris has pledged to be "ambitious" in reducing the Crown Court backlog, which stood at 80,829 outstanding cases in June. The announcement came as the government faces criticism over the early release of around 700 prisoners to ease prison capacity.
Prisoners freed early from Thamesmead jail
Courts—1 Oct 2026, 12:053 min readAround 700 offenders were released from HMP Isis in Thamesmead on October 1, 2026, under a government scheme aimed at easing prison overcrowding. The programme allows some inmates to leave after serving approximately one-third of their sentence, sparking controversy.
TV chef Chris Wheeler died from drugs and asphyxiation, inquest finds
Courts—1 Oct 2026, 11:063 min readTV chef Chris Wheeler, known for appearances on BBC's Great British Menu and Saturday Kitchen, was found dead in Brompton Cemetery on February 27, 2026. An inquest heard his death was caused by asphyxiation and a mix of drugs, with an open verdict recorded.
Hackney Greens challenged over pension fund divestment pledge
Courts—1 Oct 2026, 10:475 min readHackney's Green administration faces scrutiny over its pledge to divest the council's pension fund from companies allegedly supporting genocide. Council officers have raised concerns that political priorities may override legal duties, while a former councillor demands clarity on specific divestments.Ivan Toney faces assault charge at Westminster court
Courts—1 Oct 2026, 10:062 min readFootballer Ivan Toney has appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court to face a charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The allegation relates to an incident at a Soho nightclub on December 6. Toney denies the charge.
Four men charged after London police raids find weapons
Courts—1 Oct 2026, 09:252 min readFour men have been charged with various offences including possession of a firearm and weapons following a series of police raids. The operation involved 800 officers and resulted in 18 arrests across London and four other counties.
Grenfell Tower fire: 54 individuals and 20 organisations may face charges
Courts—30 Sept 2026, 19:453 min readNine years after the Grenfell Tower fire, the Metropolitan Police has passed 20 files to the Crown Prosecution Service. These files concern potential charges for 54 individuals and 20 organisations, including corporate manslaughter and health and safety offences.
Dame Esther Rantzen's assisted dying campaign reaches Parliament
Courts—30 Sept 2026, 19:453 min readDame Esther Rantzen joined the Swiss assisted dying clinic Dignitas in December 2023. Her advocacy contributed to a Bill on assisted dying passing its first parliamentary stage in November 2024 and a further stage in June 2025.
Kensington and Chelsea Council faces charges over Grenfell Fire
Courts—30 Sept 2026, 17:463 min readKensington and Chelsea Council has been referred to the Crown Prosecution Service for potential charges including corporate manslaughter and breaches of fire safety regulations following the Grenfell Tower fire. A decision on charges is expected before the 10th anniversary of the tragedy.
Croydon man threatens legal action over Bayeux Tapestry access
Courts—30 Sept 2026, 17:463 min readA visually impaired man from Croydon has threatened legal action against the British Museum over access to the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition. The museum will now provide audio-described tours after receiving a pre-action letter.
Chef Chris Wheeler found dead in Brompton Cemetery
Courts—30 Sept 2026, 15:463 min readChef Chris Wheeler, 52, who appeared on Great British Menu, was found deceased in Brompton Cemetery on February 27, 2026. An inquest heard his death was due to asphyxiation and drug effects, with an open conclusion recorded.
Bexley Magician Admits Child Sex Offences
Courts—30 Sept 2026, 16:463 min readKevin Doig, a former teacher and magician from Bexley, has pleaded guilty to child sex offences involving a nine-year-old girl and possessing over 1,700 indecent images. He served as child protection officer for The Magic Circle for over a decade.RCN denies discrimination over gender-critical beliefs at tribunal
Courts—30 Sept 2026, 14:463 min readThe Royal College of Nursing (RCN) denies claims of direct discrimination brought by nurse Sandie Peggie concerning her gender-critical beliefs. RCN England chief executive Patricia Marquis told an employment tribunal the union has no official position on the debate between gender ideology and biological sex.
Ealing Council Refuses EHC Assessment for Teenager with Complex Needs
Courts—30 Sept 2026, 14:054 min readEaling Council has refused an Education, Health and Care assessment for Ryan Estrella, who has Burnside Butler Syndrome and autism. His mother, Georgina Estrella, claims the council is delaying to avoid paying for support, with a tribunal hearing not scheduled until July 2027.
Grenfell investigation file sent to prosecutors
Courts—30 Sept 2026, 11:252 min readThe Metropolitan Police has handed its final investigation file into the Grenfell Tower fire to the Crown Prosecution Service. The force indicated that 20 companies and organisations, along with 54 individuals, could face criminal charges.
Grenfell fire files passed to prosecutors
Courts—30 Sept 2026, 11:252 min readFiles concerning 20 companies and 54 individuals have been sent to prosecutors by Grenfell fire investigators. Potential charges include corporate manslaughter and fraud. The Crown Prosecution Service is expected to make charging decisions before June 14, 2027.
Croydon woman faces life in Cambodia over 34kg cannabis
Courts—30 Sept 2026, 11:053 min readA 31-year-old Croydon resident, Tamara Martins, is detained in Cambodia facing potential life imprisonment after being found with 34kg of cannabis. She asserts she was unaware of the drugs in the suitcase she agreed to transport.