Cutting jury trials risks ‘undermining justice’ for abused women and girls, Lammy warned

The Guardian - World News Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Geraldine McKelvie Senior correspondentMarch 17, 2026 at 07:00 PM

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Thirty organizations representing victims of violence against women and girls (VAWG) have written to Justice Secretary David Lammy expressing concerns about proposed reductions in jury trials in England and Wales. The groups argue that decreasing jury trials will undermine justice for abused women and girls. They believe judge-led decisions are more susceptible to bias compared to decisions made by a jury of twelve random people. The organizations assert that the proposed changes will deepen mistrust in the justice system among victims. They suggest the focus should instead be on measures designed to reduce offending.

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Plans to significantly reduce the number of jury trials will affect court cases in England and Wales.

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Thirty organisations representing victims of VAWG have written to David Lammy.

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Groups say judge-led decisions more likely to be influenced by bias than jury decisions.

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The proposals will deepen mistrust in the justice system among victims.

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Wales 60% United Kingdom 60% Thirty organisations representing victims of violence against women and girls 70% David Lammy 90%

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jury trials 100% violence against women and girls 90% justice system 80% victims of violence 70% david lammy 70% bias 60% undermining justice 60% court cases 50%