38 m. ago Lammy to lay out sweeping reforms for ‘swift justice’ including plans to scrap some jury trials

Judge-only trials could replace juries for less serious crimes as David Lammy unveils ‘bold’ plans for a Canada-inspired justice system

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1 hour ago David Lammy to unveil major justice reforms to tackle 'courts emergency'

The Deputy Prime Minister will lay out his plan in parliament today to tackle the 'courts emergency' over a backlog of cases totalling more than 78,000.

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8 h. ago Justice secretary to lay out sweeping reforms for ‘swift justice’ including scrapping some jury trials

Judge-only trials could replace juries for less serious crimes as David Lammy unveils ‘bold’ plans for a Canada-inspired justice system

Society

8 h. ago Justice Secretary to set out reforms to tackle ‘courts emergency’

David Lammy will lay out reforms to overhaul the system on Tuesday.

Society

21 h. ago Judges would be at risk of intimidation by criminal gangs if majority of jury trials are axed, top barrister warns

Justice Secretary David Lammy is expected to unveil plans to limit jury trials to serious offences such as murder, manslaughter, rape or terrorism.

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31 h. ago Chambers founded by Sir Keir says PM's plan to axe majority of jury trials is 'wrong in principle'

The leading human rights set claimed there was 'no evidence' that cutting back on criminal trials heard by jurors would help tackle the backlog of Crown Court cases.

Politics

41 h. ago Scrapping jury trials is 'perilous' and like taking 'flamethrower to justice system'

Tory peer Lord Gove claims Justice Secretary David Lammy’s plans to eradicate trial by jury is wrong because it's an 'ancient liberty' and a 'cornerstone' of our freedom

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56 h. ago David Lammy set to unveil major reforms to UK justice system this week

Reports have suggested that jury trials will be significantly restricted if Lammy’s proposed changes go through

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2 d. ago 'Psychopathic' murderer who bludgeoned doctor to death has release blocked by Justice Secretary

Reginald Wilson, who has changed his surname to Zenshen, was set to be released from prison this week having served 34 years behind bars

Society

5 d. ago Stirling prison noise action plan praised by MSP after neighbours' fury

The issue of noise coming from HMP Stirling has been a regular bug-bear for those living on the edge of the prison complex - with the Justice Secretary outlining efforts to tackle the problem.

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6 d. ago Jury trials to be scrapped except for murder, rape and manslaughter cases as David Lammy tries to tackle court backlog with major justice overhaul

Mr Lammy, who is also deputy prime minister, wrote in a memo to other ministers and senior civil servants that there was 'no right' to jury trials in the UK.

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6 d. ago MoJ considering ‘extreme’ proposal to scrap jury trials for all but the most serious cases

The radical plan from David Lammy has been criticised by senior lawyers, who say it could ‘destroy justice as we know it’Jury trials for all except the most serious crimes such as rape, murder and manslaughter are set to be scrapped under radical proposals drawn up by David Lammy.In proposals that drew a swift backlash from senior lawyers, who said that they would not reduce court backlogs and could “destroy justice as we know it”, the justice secretary has proposed that juries will only pass judgment on public interest offences with possible prison sentences of more than five years. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago David Lammy considers scrapping jury trials for all but the most serious cases

Senior lawyers criticise justice secretary’s radical plan, saying it could ‘destroy justice as we know it’Jury trials for all except the most serious crimes such as rape, murder and manslaughter are set to be scrapped under radical proposals drawn up by David Lammy.In proposals that drew a swift backlash from senior lawyers, who said that they would not reduce court backlogs and could “destroy justice as we know it”, the justice secretary has proposed that juries will only pass judgment on public interest offences with possible prison sentences of more than five years. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago SNP Justice Secretary denies misrepresenting expert on Scottish grooming gangs probe

EXCLUSIVE: Angela Constance said she gave an “accurate” account of Professor Alexis Jay’s views despite the Government issuing a clarification.

Society

6 d. ago Jury trials will be scrapped except for murder, rape and manslaughter cases as David Lammy tries to tackle court backlog with major justice overhaul

Mr Lammy, who is also deputy prime minister, wrote in a memo to other ministers and senior civil servants that there was 'no right' to jury trials in the UK.

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7 d. ago David Lammy 'names rapist Bill Cosby as his childhood role model'

In a video for civil servants marking International Men's Day, Deputy PM and Justice Secretary Mr Lammy is believed to have been asked who he looked up to most when younger.

Politics

1 week ago SNP Justice Secretary snubs Holyrood over claims she 'misrepresented' grooming gangs expert

Angela Constance was said to be travelling on government business after MSPs demanded answers on the row.

Society

1 week ago SNP Justice Secretary urged to issue public apology after 'misrepresenting' grooming gang expert

EXCLUSIVE: A Government group had to clarify comments by Angela Constance about Professor Alexis Jay

Society

1 week ago Nigel Farage's Reform UK blasts Rachel Reeves' 'treachery' for hiking taxes on Brits while spending 'extortionate' amounts on foreigners

At a Westminster press conference, Nigel Farage and Zia Yusuf, Reform's policy chief, set out five major measures to save £25billion in the current financial year alone.

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2 w. ago What chance do any of Labour's asylum reforms have of really working? Read DAVID BARRETT's analysis

A controversial new plan to reform the asylum system has been set out by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. Here are its main points, and their chances of success...

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