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Lammy's jury trial cuts could harm race relations

Published Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · Updated June 10

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Proposed criminal court changes by David Lammy and the Justice Select Committee in England and Wales could negatively impact race relations. Concerns are raised about the disproportionate effect on the black community and the lack of racial diversity within the judiciary, where only 1% of crown court judges are black, a figure unchanged since 2015.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Just 1% of crown court judges in England and Wales are black, a figure unchanged since 2015.

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  • The GuardianLeft-leaning

    The article emphasizes the disproportionate impact of proposed justice reforms on the black community and the urgent need for greater racial diversity within the judiciary to build trust.

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