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Ministers ‘ready to quit’ in rebellion against scrapping of jury trials

The prime minister is looking to scrap jury trials for certain cases in an effort to reduce backlogs in the justice system

Evening Standard

Lammy blocks open prison move for killer of London schoolboy Jimmy Mizen 'who rapped about murder'

Jake Fahri was jailed for life in 2009 with a minimum term of 14 years for killing Jimmy Mizen in Lee, south London

Evening Standard

Right to protest is under attack in England and Wales, reports warn

Human Rights Watch and Justice say recent legislative changes have had a chilling effect and should be repealed

The Guardian - UK

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Government to recruit thousands of volunteer magistrates to tackle court backlog

The Ministry of Justice aims to enlist 2,000 volunteer magistrates in the next financial year

The Independent UK

US justice department restores photo featuring Trump from Epstein files

Department says image was flagged by prosecutors before determining it posed no risk to survivors of late sex offender

The Guardian - US

Outrage and legal threats: Trump justice department slammed after limited Epstein files release

Lawmakers voice frustration over heavy redactions and the apparent removal of files from government website

The Guardian - US

Congressmen who pushed to release Epstein files say massive blackout doesn't comply with law and 'are exploring all options' — including impeachment

"It can be the impeachment of people at Justice, inherent contempt, or referring for prosecution those who are obstructing justice."

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Swinney ‘content’ Justice Secretary did not breach ministerial code

Angela Constance has been accused of misrepresenting comments made by grooming gangs expert Professor Alexis Jay in Holyrood.

Evening Standard

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Brickbat: No Jury of Your Peers

British Justice Secretary David Lammy has proposed ending jury trials for most criminal cases, reserving them only for rape, murder,… The post Brickbat: No Jury of Your Peers appeared first on Reason.com.

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Lammy to lay out sweeping reforms for ‘swift justice’ including plans to scrap jury trials in thousands of cases

Judge-only trials could replace juries for less serious crimes as David Lammy unveils ‘bold’ plans for a Canada-inspired justice system

The Independent UK

Plan to reduce jury trials an ‘irremediable error’, lawyers say in MoJ letter

More than 100 lawyers have accused the Ministry of Justice of ignoring the legal profession’s objections

The Guardian - UK

Calls for justice system ‘change’ at exclusive Prima Facie screening in London

Justice Minister Sarah Sackman defends controversial jury axe plans at special screening of award-winning play starring Jodie Comer

Evening Standard

Trump Ousts DOJ Ethics Chief Who Opposed Keeping Conor McGregor's Cigar Box

Former DOJ ethics chief Joseph Tirrell says he was fired after refusing to let Trump appointees keep a gifted Conor McGregor cigar box, raising urgent questions about political interference and the erosion of ethical safeguards inside the Justice Department.

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Prisons being on ‘crisis mode’ is harming efforts to reduce reoffending, MPs warn

A new Justice Committee report highlighted a number of factors undermining efforts to cut reoffending

The Independent UK

Prisoner ‘released in error’ was actually freed lawfully, minister says

Justice minister Lord Timpson said the inmate was let out legally after checks were made

Evening Standard

More than 2,600 prison staff ‘facing deportation’ under new visa rules

Justice Secretary David Lammy already under pressure after prisoner release fiasco at HMP Wandsworth

The Independent UK

Ukraine’s justice and energy ministers resign amid $100m corruption scandal

Ukraine’s justice and energy ministers have stepped down in relation to a major scandal involving the state nuclear power company

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Evening Standard

Wrongful releases of 91 prisoners since April is ‘shocking’ – No 10

The data, released by the Ministry of Justice on Tuesday, shows 91 accidental releases took place between April 1 and October 31 this year.

The Independent UK

More than 90 prisoners freed by mistake since April this year, figures show

It comes as Justice Secretary David Lammy is set to face questions from MPs over the issue.

The Independent UK

Three prisoners released by mistake every week, new figures show – as Lammy admits three inmates still at large

Downing Street says the statistics are ‘shocking’ and show a ‘failing criminal justice system’

Evening Standard

Robert Jenrick accuses David Lammy of 'Bulls****' on live TV amid row over mistaken prisoner releases

The comment came as pressure piles on the Justice Secretary after prisoners were mistakenly released from HMP Wandsworth

Evening Standard

Lammy admits 'mountain to climb' on prisons crisis as 40 more inmates may be wrongly freed before Christmas

Pressure is increasing on the Justice Secretary David Lammy over his handling of the blunders

Evening Standard

Prison governors in crisis talks as hunt continues for wrongly released inmates

Justice minister Alex Davies-Jones said she was furious about the situation.

International Business Times UK

Released by Mistake: Algerian Migrant Sex Offender Freed in Prison Blunder—Nationwide Manhunt Underway

UK authorities are scrambling to recapture Algerian sex offender Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, wrongly freed from HMP Wandsworth in a shocking prison blunder that's triggered outrage, political fallout, and a nationwide manhunt.

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