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A legal expert argues that David Lammy's proposed cohabitation law, intended to grant marriage-like rights to cohabiting partners, would be detrimental to couples and particularly disadvantageous for women who prioritize financial independence.
David Lammy stated that Keir Starmer got Labour off to a bad start regarding the Gaza conflict. This criticism highlights internal party disagreements on foreign policy.
The implementation of the Hillsborough Law is now expected to be delayed until after the summer, despite earlier suggestions by Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy that the bill would be in Parliament soon.
David Lammy, the deputy prime minister, has requested former Tory cabinet minister Amber Rudd to conduct a review of prisons, marking the second time he has sought cross-party consensus on complex reform.
David Lammy announced that the UK government plans to implement AI tools in courts to alleviate the growing case backlog, potentially saving thousands of days of administrative work.
David Lammy and England's most senior judge have convened the inaugural meeting of a new board established to enhance diversity within the judiciary, following criticisms of Lammy's plans for jury trials.
UK Labour's Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy has dismissed Wes Streeting's suggestion for the UK to rejoin the EU as a 'sixth form' debating position, emphasizing that the public would not tolerate prolonged internal debate on the issue.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has met with social media executives, pressing them to take greater responsibility for protecting children online. He emphasized the need for enhanced measures to ensure child safety across their platforms.
Lady Chief Justice Baroness Carr has expressed 'grave security concerns' regarding David Lammy's proposed jury reforms, stating they could increase the security threat to judges.
Postmasters’ lawyer quits over David Lammy’s ‘tyrannical’ jury reforms The Times
An editorial expresses concern over David Lammy’s proposed changes to trial by jury, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the jury system's integrity and limiting any restrictions to address the current prison crisis.
Lammy states the justice system has ‘fallen behind the world it now serves’
David Lammy says deploying RAF jets to protect British nationals and staff ‘entirely legal’
Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović met with UK Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister David Lammy to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation in combating organized crime, corruption, and disinformation.
Adam and Chris conducted an interview with David Lammy, who serves as the Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary in the UK government.
David Lammy, the UK Justice Secretary, has announced the lifting of the cap on court sitting days in Crown Courts across England and Wales, a move welcomed by criminal barristers, in an effort to reduce the significant backlog of cases.
Denis Bećirović and Željko Komšić, members of the BiH Presidency, met with UK Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary David Lammy in London, where the importance of sanctioning those who threaten peace in BiH was highlighted.
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy stated that Labour's initial reaction to the conflict in Gaza was 'problematic,' suggesting a poor start for the party on the issue.
Justice Secretary David Lammy's decision to increase the minimum sentence for domestic murder victims follows years of tireless lobbying by grieving mothers who campaigned to close sentencing gaps.
The Labour Party is facing accusations of 'destroying' North Sea jobs, with Shadow Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho claiming that Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy would prefer to import oil from Russia or Qatar rather than support Aberdeen's industry, ahead of an upcoming by-election.
The British Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy, called JD Vance to tell him he was wrong for blaming immigration for the murder of Henry Nowak. Vance's comments sparked controversy after the 16-year-old's death.
Justice Secretary David Lammy has announced plans to cut youth custody by 25%, drawing inspiration from his own experiences, with reforms aimed at reducing pre-trial detentions, introducing youth intervention courts, and enhancing parental accountability.
Justice Secretary David Lammy has promised to cut the number of children held in jail while awaiting trial by a quarter, as part of a white paper that will overhaul youth justice rules and could end lifelong criminal records for under-18s.
UK Justice Secretary David Lammy announced a policy change allowing crime victims and bereaved families more time to challenge lenient sentences. The reform aims to give families 'time to breathe' after a sentence is handed down.
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has expressed confidence in the safety of his parliamentary seat, as discussed on a recent episode of The Exchange podcast.
Charlotte Nichols opposed Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy's plans to curb access to jury trials
David Lammy’s proposed reforms to the courts system have cleared their initial parliamentary hurdle, despite accusations from his own Labour backbenchers that he is exploiting victims’ experiences to…
David Lammy has been urged to prevent a taxpayer-funded funeral for the double murderer
British Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy on Friday said that the United Kingdom could legally strike missile sites in Iran, after the British government confirmed that its base in Cyprus is being used to launch missions to shoot down drones in the Middle East. “It is entirely legal to protect our people and protect our […]
Editorial: Beset by backlogs and sclerotic bureaucracy, David Lammy must employ extraordinary measures to fix an ‘inhumane’ system that is so broken it is no longer fit for purpose
Justice Secretary David Lammy is defending proposals to reform the court system in England and Wales, including the abolition of jury trials, despite projections of rising criminal cases until 2030.
UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy praised former PM Rishi Sunak as a 'great son of India' during an event in New Delhi, where both highlighted their Indian heritage.
David Lammy, the UK Deputy Prime Minister, has warned that scrapping early release for sex offenders could overwhelm the justice system and leave no capacity in jails.
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy stated that Labour's initial response to the conflict in Gaza, under Keir Starmer, was 'problematic'.
David Lammy, the UK's Shadow Foreign Secretary, is set to engage with US officials regarding the case of a woman allegedly strangled by a US fighter in the UK. This move comes as families continue to seek justice for crimes committed by US military personnel in Britain.
A cross-party committee suggests that Justice Secretary David Lammy’s proposed changes to criminal courts in England and Wales, including cuts to jury trials, could have a 'far-reaching' impact on race relations and increase suspicion among black people.
UK Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary David Lammy has rejected a statement from the US State Department concerning "two-tier policing" in relation to the murder of Henry Nowak.
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Manchester, has launched a direct challenge to Keir Starmer for the leadership of the UK Labour Party, vowing to 'change Labour' and reopening debates on key issues like Brexit. This challenge comes amidst a by-election and reports of internal party chaos.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure to resign, with dozens of Labour MPs and cabinet ministers publicly calling for his departure. This follows significant election losses for the Labour party, challenging his leadership.
Victims and bereaved families in the UK will now be given six months, instead of the previous 28 days, to challenge "unduly lenient" sentences handed to criminals. Justice Secretary David Lammy stated that the change acknowledges the difficulty for those affected to engage with the justice system within the existing timeframe.
Postmasters’ lawyer quits over David Lammy’s ‘tyrannical’ jury reforms The Times
Donald Trump stated on social media that there would be no deal with Iran unless Tehran surrenders unconditionally, reiterating his hardline stance.
The justice secretary, David Lammy, is urging Labour MPs to support proposed cuts to jury trials, arguing that these limits are necessary to address the growing backlog of cases in crown courts.
Leader of rebel group says there is deep concern within Society of Labour Lawyers about courts and tribunals bill Lawyers affiliated to Labour were “blocked” from briefing party MPs to share…
Justice Secretary David Lammy has condemned the leak of details from a top-secret UK national security council meeting concerning US attacks on Iran and cabinet divisions over the use of British bases, calling for an inquiry.
Adam and Chris speak to the Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary.
David Lammy has pledged to fix the UK’s broken judicial system amid a spiralling case backlog