💨 Abstract

The UK Justice Secretary, David Lammy, is considering plans to limit jury trials to only the most serious crimes, such as rape, murder, and manslaughter, to address a backlog of nearly 78,000 crown court cases. Lower-tier offenses would be heard by a judge instead. Critics argue that this move could "destroy justice as we know it," attributing the backlog to underfunding rather than the jury system.

Courtesy: William Hallowell