Lammy's Jury Trial Plan Faces Backlash
Update: 2025-12-07
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Justice Secretary David Lammys plan to reduce jury trials in England and Wales faces backlash, with critics arguing it undermines democracy and may lead to less fair outcomes. Labour MPs, including former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, are prepared to vote against the plans. Senior barristers challenge Lammys claims about court delays and rape victim withdrawals, labeling the proposals a cowardly betrayal. Criminal barristers threaten to strike, potentially causing a total meltdown of the system.
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