What happened: Justice Secretary David Lammy has called on Labour MPs to back proposed limits on jury trials to reduce the increasing backlog in crown courts.
Why it matters:
- Aims to speed up the justice system and reduce delays for defendants and victims.
- Impacts those involved in crown court cases and the wider legal process.
MNN Take: The government is seeking changes to ease pressure on courts by limiting jury trials, which are more time-consuming, to help manage case backlogs.
Sources: BBC Politics