Starmer facing new rebellion as dozens of Labour MPs revolt over jury-scrapping plans
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Starmer facing new rebellion as dozens of Labour MPs revolt over jury-scrapping plans
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"Earlier this month, the justice secretary announced plans to scrap jury trials in England and Wales for crimes that carry a likely sentence of less than three years. David Lammy also announced that magistrates, who deal with most criminal cases, will take on more work and new "swift courts" will be set up following recommendations in a review by retired judge Sir Brian Leveson."
The Independent covers reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech, investigating Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and producing the documentary 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet rejects paywalls and seeks donations to fund journalists who speak to both sides of developing stories. Sir Keir Starmer faces a backbench rebellion after 39 Labour MPs signed a letter opposing plans to scrap jury trials in England and Wales for crimes likely to carry less than three-year sentences. David Lammy proposed that magistrates take on more work and new 'swift courts' be set up following Sir Brian Leveson's review. The letter, organised by Karl Turner, called the changes 'madness' and warned they would cause more problems than they solve.
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