Welcome to the Crime & Justice hub. If you want to know what’s happening in courts, tribunals, and lawsuits, you’re in the right place. We pull together the most talked‑about cases so you can get the facts without wading through legal jargon.
Graham Linehan leads a discrimination suit against Robinson's Bar in Belfast. The creator of *Father Ted* is one of 23 people saying they were turned away after a Let Women Speak rally. They claim the bar refused service because of their gender‑critical views. The case will be among the first eight heard, and a recent Supreme Court ruling is cited as strengthening their claim. Robinson's says the accusations are unfounded.
Epping hotel resident faces sex‑assault charges. An asylum seeker staying at the Bell Hotel is on trial after a 14‑year‑old said he tried to kiss her and wanted a baby. He denies the allegations. The trial is drawing attention to how hotels are used to house asylum seekers and the community concerns that come with it.
Lucy Letby convictions under scrutiny. Medical experts are challenging the murder verdicts, saying there’s no proof of homicide in the infant deaths. The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) is reviewing the case, and hospital managers may face negligence claims. This development keeps the Letby story in the headlines and raises questions about how such cases are investigated.
Each of these stories touches on bigger issues. The Belfast discrimination suit highlights the clash between free speech and anti‑discrimination laws. The Epping trial shows how immigration policy, housing, and criminal accusations can intersect in a small town. The Letby review reminds us that medical evidence can be complex, and wrongful convictions have serious consequences.
For readers, understanding the background helps you follow the legal arguments when they hit the news. We break down court decisions, explain what a “lead case” means, and point out why a Supreme Court ruling matters for everyday people.
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