David Lammy is introducing a 'swift and fair justice' plan

After a week of criticism following leaked details of plans to scrap some jury trials, David Lammy is expected to address the controversy on Tuesday and outline the next steps in the government’s plan to overhaul the justice system.

The backlog at the Crown Court stands at almost 80,000 cases, but the justice secretary has warned that “without urgent action” that number will rise to 100,000 by 2028.

In response to Sir Brian Leveson’s Independent Review of the criminal courts, the deputy Prime Minister has revealed a £550m three-year package to support victims and witnesses.

The deputy PM said this is just one part of the reforms set to be announced in Parliament on Tuesday.

He will also set out how the government will “mod

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