Sexual abuse survivor urges Lammy to halt jury trial cuts
Vicki Crawford, who waited nearly six years for justice, urges the Government not to use victims' trauma to justify controversial plans to slash jury trials. Read her powerful open letter.
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Lammy accused of misusing rape case figures for jury reforms
Justice Secretary David Lammy faces a major backlash from senior barristers and Labour MPs over his plans to slash jury trials, accused of misrepresenting data on rape case collapses. Discover the brewing rebellion and potential barrister strikes.
Criminal barristers plot strike over jury trial cuts
Criminal barristers are planning industrial action that could bring courts to a standstill, opposing Justice Secretary David Lammy's proposal to slash jury trials by half. Read the full story.
Court Backlog Crisis: Bold Reforms for Swift Justice
With a backlog of 80,000 cases, the UK's justice system is in crisis. New government reforms aim to prioritise victims and deliver swifter justice. Read the analysis from a former prosecutor.
Labour MPs threaten rebellion over jury trial reforms
Justice Secretary David Lammy is warned of a major backbench rebellion over plans to restrict jury trials in England and Wales. Read the full story on the growing opposition.
Labour's Jury Trial Cuts Threaten Ancient Rights
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to slash jury trials by half, a stark reversal of his and Keir Starmer's past positions. Critics warn it's an assault on democracy and won't fix the court backlog.
Lammy's 'Swift Courts' Reform: A Jury Trial U-Turn
Lord Chancellor David Lammy announces 'swift courts' to tackle the justice backlog, scaling back jury trials for some offences. Explore the debate over this historic right.
Jury trials to be scrapped for minor criminal cases
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to end jury trials for cases likely to result in under three-year sentences. Will this clear court backlogs or is it just a cost-saving measure? Explore the implications.
Labour's plan to slash jury trials sparks outcry
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to halve jury trials in England and Wales. Critics warn this dismantles a pillar of British justice without evidence it will clear the 78,000-case backlog. Read the full analysis.
Jury trials scrapped in some cases to tackle court backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces major court reforms, including judge-only trials for some offences, as crown court backlog hits over 78,000 cases. Critics warn of eroding fundamental rights.
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.
Jury trial rights cut for crimes under three-year sentences
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces sweeping court reforms to slash backlogs. Defendants facing less than three years in jail will lose automatic right to jury trial. 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.
Justice Secretary sets out reforms to tackle courts emergency
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces major reforms to tackle the record crown court backlog, including limiting jury trials and a £550m victim support fund. Will it deliver swift justice?
Lammy unveils justice reforms including judge-only trials
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces sweeping reforms to tackle the record crown court backlog, including judge-only trials for theft and burglary. Read the full plan for swift justice.
Lammy to overhaul justice system, may curb jury trials
Justice Secretary David Lammy unveils a 'fast and fair' plan to tackle the courts emergency, including limiting jury trials for less serious offences. Will it work?
Lammy Unveils Sweeping Court Reforms, Scrapping Some Jury Trials
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces bold reforms to clear the Crown Court backlog, including judge-only trials for less serious crimes. Will this plan deliver swift justice?
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.
Justice Secretary Announces Reforms to Tackle Courts Emergency
Justice Secretary David Lammy sets out a major overhaul of the criminal justice system to tackle record backlogs and deliver swifter justice for victims. Read the key proposals.
Starmer's jury trial plans attacked by his own chambers
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces embarrassment as Doughty Street Chambers, which he helped found, opposes plans to scrap majority of jury trials. Read about the growing backlash.
Major UK Court Reforms to Tackle 80,000 Case Backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy unveils plans to restrict jury trials in a bid to tackle the record 80,000-case crown court backlog. Critics warn it erodes a fundamental right.
Lammy to unveil major UK justice system reforms
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces major justice reforms to tackle record court backlogs and put victims first. Could jury trials be restricted?
Labour's courts emergency: 80,000 case backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy reveals a courts emergency with 80,000 cases backlogged. New reforms aim for a faster justice system. Read the full plan.
Lammy's jury trial reforms address UK justice crisis
Justice Secretary David Lammy proposes limiting jury trials to tackle England and Wales' 80,000-case backlog. Could this reform save Britain's collapsing justice system? Read our analysis.
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.
Government U-turn on Controversial Jury Trial Plans
Justice Secretary David Lammy faces a furious backlash over plans to scrap most jury trials. Read the latest on this constitutional crisis and what it means for British justice.
Lammy's plan to restrict jury trials in England & Wales
Exclusive: David Lammy's radical plan to abolish jury trials for most cases, handling over 30,000 annually by judges alone. Is this the solution to the 78,000-case backlog? Read our analysis.
95% of jury trials could be scrapped under Labour plans
Labour's proposed court reforms could eliminate jury trials for 95% of cases, threatening 800 years of legal tradition. Legal experts warn this could 'destroy justice as we know it'.
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