The Latest Breaking News from Michael Mansfield

Fix dire court system instead of dropping juries

Letters: Readers respond to an article by Michael Mansfield on the importance of juries

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23

Wednesday briefing: Inside the Guardian’s investigation into Nigel Farage’s custom video clips

In today’s newsletter: Henry Dyer on what we learned from uncovering the Reform leader’s Cameo recordings

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18

Michael Mansfield criticises ministers’ refusal to meet Palestine Action hunger strikers

Leading human rights lawyer accuses government of ‘dismissive approach’ based on ‘ludicrous’ reasoning

The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2025

Who killed Jill Dando?

A forthcoming documentary about the murder of Jill Dando has reignited speculation about one of Britain’s high-profile unsolved cases.

The Week · Sep 1, 2023

Mum handed new info in mystery phone call 25 years after son found dead in river

Ricky Reel was found dead 25 years ago today - no-one has ever been arrested or charged in connection with his death but now his family have written to police saying someone has approached them with new information

Daily Mirror · Oct 21, 2022

Princess Diana's death 'wasn't an accident' as mystery vehicles never traced

Michael Mansfield says questions still need answered because the drivers of a mystery car and a motorbike inside the Paris tunnel where Princess Diana died were never found.

Daily Record · Aug 31, 2022

Princess Diana's death 'WASN'T an accident' as mystery car and motorbike never traced

Michael Mansfield says because the drivers of a mystery car and a motorbike inside the Paris tunnel where Princess Diana died were never found, there are still questions

Daily Mirror · Aug 31, 2022

Government accused of delaying Novichok inquiry with ‘unnecessary’ security checks on evidence

The Government has been accused of delaying the inquiry into the Novichok poisonings by carrying out “necessary” security checks before handing over evidence.

Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2022

Mother of boy who drowned loses High Court fight over decision not to prosecute

Christopher Kapessa was allegedly pushed into the River Cynon near Fernhill, Rhondda Cynon Taff, by a 14-year-old boy in 2019.

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2022

Mum of boy who drowned 'after being pushed in river by teen' calls for prosecution

Alina Joseph, whose son Christopher Kapessa was allegedly pushed into the River Cynon in 2019, is waiting for a ruling on the merits of a decision not to charge a teenager accused of being responsible

Daily Mirror · Jan 24, 2022