The courts minister has been accused of contradicting David Lammy over Labour’s plans to curb jury trials. Sarah Sackman, the ...

Labour’s reforms slashing the right to jury trial will apply to cases already in the courts backlog, ministers have indicated ...

Sarah Sackman told a group of MPs "it's something we have to look at" - despite Mr Lammy previously ruling it out.

In a move that took Westminster by surprise, Nadhim Zahawi announced that Britain needs Nigel Farage as PM - despite ...

Plans to axe half of all jury trials would “erode” public trust in the criminal justice system, says the new Lancashire chair of the Bar Council.

Sir Keir Starmer could water down proposals to limit jury trials following a backlash from MPs, peers and senior legal ...

After a turbulent 2025, PM Keir Starmer and his backbenchers must be hoping for a year with less drama and more stability. So ...

Labour whips should be 'concerned about the risk of MPs deciding they have had enough and triggering by-elections', the MP ...

Exclusive: David Lammy’s proposals could be altered to avoid fight in Lords after criticism from MPs, peers and lawyers ...

All magistrates are volunteers who often do not have any prior legal experience and continue their full-time employment ...

Reform UK’s candidate for the Hampshire and Solent mayoralty, Chris Parry, has finally been forced to apologise for his ...

A Labour MP has launched an attack on Sir Keir Starmer’s proposed jury trial reforms, warning he could force a by-election ...