Burnham scraps controversial plans to curb jury trials

The key policy idea announced by David Lammy when he was justice secretary will no longer go ahead.

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Andy Burnham scraps plan to curb jury trials

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Controversial plans to curb jury trials will be scrapped, the government has announced.

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BBC Published 4 October 2026

Burnham scraps controversial plans to curb jury trials

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Andy Burnham scraps plan to curb jury trials

Controversial plans to curb jury trials will be scrapped, the government has announced.

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