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Brian Leveson is in the news for his role as UK’s Investigatory Powers Commissioner amid ongoing debates over surveillance and justice reforms.

Stories involving Brian Leveson

Child Abuse and Justice Backlogs Rise

Recent reports reveal a surge in child sexual abuse, online grooming, and court delays. Surveys estimate 7% of children in Western Europe face sexual assault before 18, while US prosecutions for pregnancy-related crimes have increased post-Roe. Court backlogs in England and Wales hit record highs, delaying justice.

UK Plans Major Jury Trial Cuts

On December 2, 2025, UK Justice Secretary David Lammy announced plans to drastically reduce jury trials in England and Wales to address a Crown Court backlog nearing 80,000 cases. Jury trials will be reserved for serious crimes like murder, rape, and manslaughter, while lesser offences will be tried by judges alone or magistrates. The reforms follow Sir Brian Leveson's review but go further, sparking opposition from legal professionals and MPs.