'Blitz' courts, AI rollout and video hearings among major changes in courts shake-up
Deputy PM David Lammy announced a series of reforms aimed at modernizing the UK court system, including the introduction of 'blitz' courts and the use of AI and video hearings.
Magistrates and judges to use more AI, says Lammy - as jury trials reduced
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy announced plans to increase the use of AI in courts while reducing the number of jury trials in England and Wales.
Huge change to courts as major restriction to be lifted to cut backlog
The UK government, led by Deputy PM David Lammy, has announced a significant increase in funding to allow Crown Courts to operate without restrictions on sitting days, aiming to reduce the backlog of cases.
David Lammy lifts cap on court sitting days in effort to cut backlog of cases
David Lammy has announced the lifting of the cap on crown court sitting days in England and Wales in an effort to address the backlog of criminal cases.
Judges urged to embrace AI to cut courts backlog in major David Lammy speech
Deputy PM David Lammy is set to advocate for the adoption of AI in the UK judicial system to address significant court backlogs.
Google DeepMind will open the first fully robotic AI laboratory in the United Kingdom
Google DeepMind is set to inaugurate the UK’s first fully robotic scientific laboratory as announced by UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy at the AI Impact Summit.
More female offenders to go to dedicated women’s courts to cut reoffending
The UK plans to increase the number of dedicated women’s courts to help reduce reoffending rates among female offenders.
Major knife crime plan unveiled to stop kids who carry blades slipping through net
The UK government has unveiled a new plan aimed at preventing young people from engaging in knife crime by requiring mandatory intervention programs for those caught carrying blades.
Children who carry knives to get support earlier in England and Wales
In response to recent stabbings in a school, children found carrying knives in England and Wales will receive earlier and specialized support from authorities.
The British Ministry of Justice has ordered the deletion of the largest court reporting archive
The UK Ministry of Justice has mandated the deletion of the Courtsdesk archive, impacting media access and transparency in the judicial system.
Britain: Support for Starmer from Deputy Prime Minister Lammy and Housing Minister Reed
British Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and Housing Minister Steve Reed publicly pledged their support for Prime Minister Keir Starmer amidst increasing pressure on his leadership.
The Deputy Prime Minister Supports Starmer
British Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy expresses support for Prime Minister Keir Starmer amid rising pressure following key staff resignations.
‘Supermax-style units’ for most dangerous criminals to be introduced in England and Wales
The introduction of 'supermax-style units' for the most dangerous criminals in England and Wales was announced, with plans to prevent prisoners from using human rights laws to contest harsher jail conditions.
Notorious hammer killer's release blocked by Justice Secretary's last-minute bid
The Justice Secretary has intervened to block the release of hammer killer Reginald Wilson, citing concerns over community testing and his criminal history.
David Lammy defends jury trial shake-up after Labour MP threatens to step down
David Lammy supports the government's plan to replace jury trials with 'swift courts', despite backlash following Labour MP Karl Turner's threat of a by-election.
DAVID LAMMY: Jury trial change will be life-changing for victims - we have the guts to do it
David Lammy advocates for changing jury trial processes in the UK, inspired by Canada's justice system, to alleviate the burden on victims from case backlogs.
Slashing jury trials could clear courts backlog within a decade, says Lammy
David Lammy proposes reducing jury trials to expedite the resolution of a backlog of almost 80,000 court cases within ten years, despite concerns raised by several Labour MPs.
David Lammy: JD Vance agrees that sexualised AI images on X are ‘unacceptable’
JD Vance has acknowledged the inappropriateness of AI-generated sexualized images on social platforms like X, expressing concerns over their proliferation during a meeting with David Lammy.
Nigel Farage finally calls for Reform candidate to apologise for David Lammy 'go home' post
Nigel Farage has urged Reform UK candidate Dr. Chris Parry to apologize for his controversial comment suggesting Cabinet member David Lammy should 'go home' to the Caribbean, which has drawn accusations of racism.
Families of Palestine Action hunger strikers seek urgent meeting with Lammy
Families and supporters of Palestine Action hunger strikers are urging David Lammy to meet with them to address the worsening health conditions of the protesters as their hunger strike continues.