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- David Lammy, the Justice Secretary, proposed halving jury trials to tackle the court backlog, projected to reach 100,000 cases by 2028.
- Critics, including Labour MPs and senior barristers, say the plan undermines democratic justice and misrepresents data on rape case withdrawals.
- The Criminal Bar Association is considering a strike, fearing livelihoods could be jeopardized.
- Up to 60 Labour MPs, including former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, are poised to vote against the reforms.
