David Lammy accused of distorting rape case figures in ‘cynical’ attempt to push through jury trial reforms

David Lammy accused of distorting rape case figures in ‘cynical’ attempt to push through jury trial reforms

SENIOR barristers have accused the Justice Secretary of misrepresenting figures about rape cases to fast-track the abolition of jury trials. David Lammy has been branded as “cynical” for suggesting that 60 per cent of victims are abandoning cases because of court system delays. Actual figures reveal that most cases are abandoned before a charge is… Published: [#item_custom_pubDate]

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