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Labour MPs Rebel Against Controversial Courts Bill Amid Backlog

3/10/2026

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Labour lawyers say they were blocked from briefing MPs about plans to cut jury trials in England and Wales.
Karl Turner, Labour MP, leads a rebellion against the Courts and Tribunals Bill, with up to 65 Labour MPs opposing.
Justice Secretary David Lammy says reforms are needed to address a backlog of nearly 80,000 cases.
More than 3,200 legal experts oppose the changes, warning they will not resolve the backlog.

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Labour lawyers say they were blocked from briefing MPs about plans to cut jury trials in England and Wales.
Karl Turner, Labour MP, leads a rebellion against the Courts and Tribunals Bill, with up to 65 Labour MPs opposing.
Justice Secretary David Lammy says reforms are needed to address a backlog of nearly 80,000 cases.
More than 3,200 legal experts oppose the changes, warning they will not resolve the backlog.