Judge-only trials will help to deliver swifter justice in complex fraud cases, David Lammy claimed as he launched the Government’s anti-corruption strategy.

The Deputy Prime Minister made the claim as he set out plans to make the UK a harder target for corrupt practices at a speech in the City of London .

The strategy includes stronger law enforcement action to tackle bribery and corruption in the public sector and financial services, as well as tougher sanctions on corrupt lawyers and bankers who enable the flow of dirty money.

Mr Lammy, who is also the Justice Secretary, launched the strategy as he faces continued outcry over his plans to scrap jury trials for crimes that carry a likely sentence of less than three years.

Speaking at Mansion House in central London, Mr Lammy insis

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