Lammy told to drop 'dangerous' plans to curtail jury trials and focus on filling empty courts with nearly 800 sitting days lost in April alone

Legal experts are urging Lammy Davidson, the Justice Minister, to abandon his controversial plans to limit jury trials, citing concerns that it's dangerous for the judicial system. New data from the Ministry of Justice highlights a significant issue, with 778 days of courtroom sittings lost in April alone, underscoring the need to prioritize case backlogs. This move to curtail trials, intended to address court congestion, risks undermining public trust in the fairness and efficiency of the justice system, especially when courts remain largely empty.