Andy Burnham scraps controversial Keir Starmer plan to axe jury trials
04-10-2026 07:31 via standard.co.uk

Andy Burnham scraps controversial Keir Starmer plan to axe jury trials

Justice Secretary Alex Norris said he decided to ‘change course’ after hearing the ‘strength of feeling on the proposal’
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