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Jury Trial Cuts: Victims, Lawyers & Judges Voice Alarm

Justice Secretary David Lammy's plan to slash jury trials in England and Wales faces fierce backlash. A defendant, victim, KC, and judge warn it risks fairness and democracy. Read their powerful testimonies.

Courts in 'calamitous' state, warns ex-judge

Sir Brian Leveson defends government plan to restrict jury trials, claiming it will save 20% time and tackle the 80,000-case backlog. Victims are waiting years for justice.

Labour to Scrap Jury Trials in Certain Cases

The Labour government plans to abolish jury trials for some serious offences, sparking a major debate on justice reform and civil liberties in the UK. Read the full analysis.

Lammy's Plan to Limit Jury Trials Faces Criticism

Deputy PM David Lammy proposes restricting jury trials to tackle court backlogs. Experts debate the controversial justice reforms. Listen to the Sky News Daily podcast for full analysis.

Lammy proposes judge-only trials to tackle court backlog

Justice Secretary David Lammy proposes curtailing jury trials for cases with sentences under three years, arguing it will tackle a 78,000-case backlog. Critics call it a dangerous erosion of a fundamental right.

Jury Trial Reforms: Judges to Hear More Cases

Justice Secretary David Lammy unveils sweeping reforms to tackle the 78,000-case Crown Court backlog. Judges will replace juries for many offences to deliver 'swift justice'. Read the full details and reaction.

Jury trials scrapped for sentences under three years

Justice Secretary David Lammy announces sweeping court reforms, ending jury trials for offences likely to get three years or less. Discover the new 'bench division' and what it means for the justice system.

Lawyers condemn plan to slash jury trials

More than 100 barristers warn government plans to restrict jury trials are an 'irremediable error' that could increase miscarriages of justice and undermine public trust.

Lammy's justice reforms to scrap some jury trials

Justice Secretary David Lammy announces reforms placing victims 'front and centre', including removing jury trials for some cases to tackle the crown court backlog. Read the full details.

Climate Justice Win at ICJ Sparks New Legal Era

Human rights lawyer Julian Aguon secures landmark ICJ ruling on climate obligations after Pacific campaign. Discover how Indigenous rights are shaping global climate accountability.

Lammy's jury trial cuts threaten UK justice

David Lammy's plan to slash jury trials risks undermining public confidence in British justice while attempting to clear court backlogs. Discover why this controversial proposal alarms legal experts.

Lammy's plan to restrict jury trials in England & Wales

Exclusive: David Lammy's radical plan to abolish jury trials for most cases, affecting 30,000 trials annually. Discover the implications for Britain's justice system and why critics call it a 'shabby evasion'.

Jury Trial Scrap Plans Threaten UK Justice System

Leaked government proposals to restrict jury trials for offences carrying up to five years in prison have sparked fury from senior lawyers. Discover what this means for democracy and the 80,000-case backlog.

Labour's Jury Trial U-Turn Sparks Legal Backlash

Keir Starmer's government plans to scrap most jury trials in England and Wales, contradicting his 1992 advocacy for expanding them. Read the full analysis of this legal controversy.

Major curbs to jury service unveiled by ministers

Ministers set to unveil major curbs to jury service, with future juries likely to decide only murder, rape or manslaughter cases. Bold action promised to tackle the 80,000-case backlog.

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