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Jury’s out: Scrapping jury trials and what it means for criminal justice

The UK justice secretary, David Lammy, has announced plans to scrap jury trials for less serious crimes in England and Wales. Harewood Law examines what it means for criminal justice.

Jury’s out: Scrapping jury trials and what it means for criminal justice

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Jury’s out: Scrapping jury trials and what it means for criminal justice

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0333 344 8366