Conservatives claim victory as Labour scraps plans to curb jury trials
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4 Oct, 03:07ZBurnham scraps plans to curb jury trials
First reportThe Guardian · 3 Oct, 08:46Z
Latest reportThe Guardian · 4 Oct, 07:29Z
Span23 hours · 5.8h between reports on average
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Why it matters
What
Labour abandoned most plans to restrict jury trials, prompting Conservatives to claim victory.
Why
The reversal aids Badenoch’s strategy to define the Conservatives despite polling near 19%.
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Watch Labour’s next justice proposals and Green activists’ response to Carla Denyer’s warning about the “Zionism is racism” motion.
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Summary
- Open remarks highlight cost-of-living issues as diesel tops £2 a litre.
- UK cost pressures linked to global energy turmoil and shipping disruptions.
- G7 releases 100 million barrels of oil and diesel to ease markets.
- Greens push for rent control and guaranteed jobs for youths aged 18-24.
- Chancellor Healey’s upcoming Budget expected to be cautious with targeted aid.
Summary
- Ministers abandoned plans to reduce jury trials in England and Wales.
- The change would have moved to more judge-alone trials in crown court.
- Backlog stood around 81,000 cases, could reach 100,000 without changes.
- Lammy's recommendations were part of a Leveson review to prevent collapse.
- Officials cite quicker relief via efficiencies and targeted judge-only trials.
Summary
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham scrapped plans to curb some jury trials.
- The government proposed judge-alone decisions for cases with under three years' potential sentence.
- Criminal backlog stood at nearly 81,000 cases, with projections to 100,000 before the next election.
- Justice Secretary Alex Norris said he changed course after hearing strong opposition.
- Criminal Bar Association chair Andrew Thomas warned against shifting 25,000 cases out of Crown Court.
Summary
- UK government abandons plans to curb jury trials for cases under three years.
- Decision follows sustained criticism from lawyers and politicians.
- MoJ would increase magistrates' sentencing powers despite the reversal.
- CBA welcomed the change but warned a threat to jury trials remains.
- England and Wales Crown Court jury backlog stood at nearly 81,000.
Summary
- Carla Denyer urges Green activists to reject Zionism is racism motion.
- Denyer warns wording may alienate many Jewish people with diverse views.
- Labour abandons most Keir Starmer/David Lammy plans to curb jury trials.
- Badenoch leads Tory conference day with strategy to show country 'who we are'.
- Polls show Tory support around 19% while 2024 vote share was 24.4%.