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Jury trials scrapped in some cases to tackle court backlog

Justice Secretary David Lammy announces plans to scrap jury trials for some offences and create 'swift courts' to tackle the record crown court backlog of over 78,000 cases. Critics warn it erodes a fundamental right.

Jury trials scrapped in bid to tackle court backlog

Justice Secretary David Lammy announces plans to scrap jury trials for some offences and create 'swift courts' to tackle record crown court delays. Critics warn it erodes a fundamental right.

Jury trials to be scrapped in thousands of cases

Justice Secretary David Lammy confirms sweeping court reforms, creating judge-only 'swift courts' for cases with sentences under three years to tackle the backlog. Read the full details.

KC Slams Lammy's Plan to Scrap Jury Trials for Most Cases

Justice Secretary David Lammy's leaked plan to restrict jury trials faces fierce criticism from Mary Prior KC, who warns it strips a fundamental right and ignores chronic underfunding. Listen to the full podcast episode.

Lammy's £550m plan to slash crown court backlog

Justice Secretary David Lammy announces £550m for victims and radical plans to reduce jury trials, aiming to tackle a crown court backlog set to hit 100,000 cases. Read the full details.

MoJ loses £71m as Lammy plans jury trial shake-up

Justice Secretary David Lammy faces calls to fix his department's finances after £71m losses and a failed £3.6m video system, as he prepares controversial plans to scrap jury trials. Read the full investigation.

Jury trials face axe despite proving man's innocence

A juror reveals how a jury uncovered police evidence flaws to free an innocent man, as government plans to scrap jury trials threaten this cornerstone of British justice. Read the full investigation.

Anya Taylor-Joy & Jenna Ortega Dazzle in Marrakech

Anya Taylor-Joy and Jenna Ortega stun in glamorous gowns at the Marrakech International Film Festival, where they serve as jury members. Discover their show-stopping looks and festival details.

Lammy's jury trial cuts threaten UK justice system

Justice Secretary David Lammy's plan to slash jury trials risks undermining public confidence in UK courts while attempting to clear the massive case backlog. Read why this controversial proposal alarms legal experts.

Labour's Jury Trial Plans Spark Trust Row

Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick accuses the Government of not trusting the public over reported plans to restrict jury trials. Discover the details of the Leveson review and the political battle.

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