David Lammy

2 articles

Dec 2, 2025 • via the Guardian

103 Erroneous Releases Since April

128% yearly surge as Justice Secretary claims improvements

England and Wales saw 103 prisoners freed by error since April, a 128% annual rise, with two still at large. Justice Secretary Lammy's downward trend claim ignores climbing numbers and public safety gaps.

Nov 29, 2025 • via edwest.co.uk

Lord Chancellor Targets Magna Carta Safeguard

Lammy memo eyes jury phase-out amid 2030 trial delays

Justice Secretary David Lammy proposes ending jury trials for most crimes, eroding an 800-year Magna Carta right. Fiscal crises drive the shift, centralizing power in judges as backlogs hit 2030.