Lammy says jury trials ‘fundamental’ ahead of expected reforms to limit them

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy will set out the Government’s response to recommendations made by Sir Brian Leveson (Jacob King/PA) - (PA Wire)

Justice Secretary David Lammy stressed that juries remain “fundamental” as he is expected to set out plans to curb their use in a bid to tackle the backlog in the courts.

Mr Lammy, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, will lay out reforms to overhaul the system on Tuesday, amid reports jury trials could be limited to the most serious offences such as rape and murder.