The Latest Breaking News from Paul Goldspring

Millions unclaimed as train fare evasion victims unaware of quashed convictions

The MoJ said train companies have paid back prosecution costs and compensation

The Independent UK · Sep 23

Almost £5m paid out to miscarriage of justice victims accused of fare dodging

More than 48,000 people had their criminal convictions overturned after a 2024 ruling that train companies had spent years unlawfully using the fast-track Single Justice Procedure (SJP) to prosecute alleged fare dodging

Evening Standard · Sep 23

Teen who downloaded TikTok video on preparing explosives spared jail

The boy, 14, pleaded guilty to recording information useful to persons engaged in terrorism, racially or religiously aggravated criminal damage and possessing an offensive weapon

The Independent UK · Aug 28

Kneecap rapper will not face terrorism trial after high court rejects CPS appeal

Judges uphold decision to dismiss case against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh for allegedly displaying Hezbollah flag at gig

The Guardian - UK · Mar 11

CPS loses appeal over Kneecap rapper terror case

The case against the rapper, who performs as Mo Chara, was thrown out in September 2025.

Evening Standard · Mar 11

Colonel accused of Syrian war crimes appears in UK court facing charges of crimes against humanity

The court heard Salem has motor neurone disease and is now essentially housebound

The Independent UK · Mar 10

CCTV captured moment Brazilian national left fake stick of dynamite outside MI5 HQ

Julian Valente Pereira had used rolled-up A4 paper, brown masking tape, and string to create the fake dynamite

The Independent UK · Feb 28

CCTV captured moment asylum seeker left fake stick of dynamite outside MI5 HQ

Brazilian national Julian Valente Pereira, 32, staged a protest at the secret services base at Thames House, central London.

Evening Standard · Feb 28

Palestine Action cases postponed after government appeals High Court terrorism ruling

A number of defendants were due at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday

The Independent UK · Feb 16

Palestine Action support cases on ice until High Court 'unlawful terror ban' ruling appeal plays out

Judge says ‘there is no merit in hearing the cases until we know what is going on with the appeal’

Evening Standard · Feb 16