David Lammy’s proposed reforms to the courts system have successfully passed their first parliamentary stage, despite accusations from his own backbench that he is exploiting victims’ experiences as a ...
David Lammy has confirmed 12 more prisoners have been released in error over the last three weeks. Speaking on BBC Breakfast on Tuesday morning, the justice secretary ...
Crown court backlog hits record high amid major reforms - Court reforms include plans to limit jury trials to cases with a ...
A Bolton MP and former barrister spoke out against the abolition of jury trials as the House of Commons voted on it today.
Justice secretary and deputy prime minister David Lammy has announced plans to scrap jury trials for all but the most serious cases. (Alamy) Jury trials in England and Wales will be scrapped for ...
David Lammy defends plans to cut jury trials ahead of Commons showdown - He says the changes are necessary to keep the criminal justice system running.
Swindon’s MPs have explained why they supported big changes.
The Justice Secretary has been warned by violence against women and girls campaigners that cutting jury trials risks “unfair ...