UK Column News - 3rd December 2025

Mike Robinson, Charles Malet and Vanessa Beeley with today's UK Column News.

00:44 Natalie Strecker: Attempt to criminalise peace activist fails. Analysis and comment from special guest Prof. David Miller

The Terrifying Case of Natalie Strecker - Craig Murray

09:24 Juries: Demolishing UK legal system to stop it from ‘collapsing’

David Lammy on trials without jury (on X)

Ministry of Justice: Swift and fair plan to get justice for victims

Independent Review of the Criminal Courts: Part 1 (July 2025)

Criminal Court Reform, as debated in the House of Commons, Volume 776, 2 December 2025

Lincoln Jopp MP questions inconsistency on “justice delayed” being “justice denied”

GOV.UK Justice Data: Police recorded crime

Statista: England and Wales arrests from 2006 to 2025

Ministry of Justice press release: Thousands of new prison places (December 2024)

Institute for Government Performance Tracker 2025: Criminal Courts 

House of Commons Library: MoJ spending on criminal justice (June 2025)

UK Support to Ukraine: £13bn in military support

Peter Hitchens on society without juries in The Daily Mail

The Blackbelt Barrister on Jury Nullification (video)

GOV.UK: Your Legal Responsibilities as a Juror

UK Column: A Dissident’s Guide to the Constitution, Episode 2

20:27 War: NATO’s insane propaganda drive for conflict

Nato considers being ‘more aggressive’ against Russia’s hybrid warfare

Would a ‘drone wall’ solve the E.U.’s Russian incursion problem? German military expert Frank Sauer is skeptical. — Meduza

Russian drones fly undeterred over Moldova and Romania – DW – 11/29/2025

‘Europe must change its understanding of modern warfare,’ EU defence chief says | Euronews

Youth Trend Study 2025

81 percent of Gen Z refuse to die for Germany – school strikes against conscription

Landmark 9/11 UK Supreme Court Case - a Personal Causes crowdfunding project in Hassocks by Family of Geoff Campbell

The Twin Towers were destroyed by a CONTROLLED DEMOLITION & UK Supreme Court is taking the case

27:25 Syria: “We’re gonna build a wall…”

Iraq builds 400km concrete wall along Syria border – Middle East Monitor

Iraq completes 350 km of concrete border wall with Syria

UK gives Jordan £5 million in equipment originally destined for Syria's moderate opposition

The Great Wall of Jordan: How the US Wants to Keep the Islamic State Out

Syria–Turkey barrier - Wikipedia

A New Wall Between Syria and Iraq - Alma Research and Education Center

Britain offers to build watchtowers on the southern border, and Lebanon demands that Israel halt its aggression.

Life on the frontline: The UK equipment protecting Lebanon from Daesh – FCDO Stories

(20) Eye on Palestine on X: "In a blatant disregard for Lebanese sovereignty, the Israeli occupation has escalated border tensions by constructing a concrete wall behind the Blue Line, adjacent to the towns of Maroun al-Ras and Ayta al-Shaab. https://t.co/kBBhFfePEG" / X

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39:58 Dawn Sturgess: Speculation on what will be in this week’s inquiry. With special guest journalist, Tim Norman

Dawn Sturgess Inquiry report will be published on Thursday | Salisbury Journal

45:02 Maccabi: Undue influence & conflicts of interest

Declassified UK: A compromised Home Affairs select committee

46:11 Zionist Land Grab

Trump warns Israel not to 'interfere' in Syria

Israeli raid in southern Syrian village kills 13, Syrian state media reports | Reuters Telegram: View @jharnous

(20) Rojava Network on X: "Image and footage showing Israeli raids in Beit Jinn, Damascus countryside and clashes with armed gunmen https://t.co/0NE0Zt0uwe" / X

50:11 Schools: Government discusses proposed changes after opposition from public

Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, debated 1 December 2025

51:41 Derrick Dimmock: Inquest into death of 86-year-old put on end of life ‘care’. Special report from court, including special guest Andrew Bridgen

59:02 Water: Amazon wants to harness nature

Sustainability at Amazon: Water conservation efforts, and smart irrigation, new project to save water, benefit Mississippi farmers

Amazon Data Centers' Water Use Linked to ‘Unusual Rise’ in Cancer and Miscarriages in Oregon