Criminal Barristers Threaten Strike Over Jury Trial Cuts
Update: 2025-12-07
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Criminal barristers threaten strike over jury trial cuts. Justice Secretary David Lammy proposes reducing jury trials by half to tackle backlog. Lawyers fear livelihood impact, potentially leading to prosecutors refusing cases. Previous strike in 2022 caused backlog to increase. Criminal Bar Association suggests less drastic reforms. Ministry of Justice urges collaboration to resolve crisis.
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