Lammy’s cuts to jury trials could have ‘far-reaching’ effect on race relations, say MPs
Justice secretary’s plans likely to increase black people’s suspicion of court system, committee suggests David Lammy’s planned changes to the criminal courts in England and Wales could have a “far-reaching” impact on race relations, a cross-party committee of MPs has concluded. The deputy prime minister’s plan to remove the right to elect for a crown court trial “has the potential to increase mistrust in the criminal justice system among the black community”, the justice sel
Members of Parliament have expressed concern that Justice Secretary David Lammy's proposed reforms to the criminal court system could significantly affect race relations. A cross-party committee of MPs has indicated that these changes might heighten distrust in the justice system among Black individuals. This is because Black defendants disproportionately opt for jury trials, a right that Lammy's plans aim to remove.
The proposed changes could exacerbate existing racial disparities and mistrust within the justice system, potentially impacting community relations.
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