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Story summary
- Justice Secretary David Lammy proposes overhauling England and Wales' jury trial system, limiting jury trials to serious crimes such as murder and rape.
- The reforms come amid a backlog of nearly 80,000 cases, with some trials delayed until 2029.
- Critics including the Bar Council and Criminal Bar Association warn the plan could undermine public trust, while the government says reforms expedite justice.
