David Lammy’s bid to scrap jury trials is dangerous and could see one section of society thrown in jail more than others

LAWYERS, judges and academics are all of the same verdict: trial by jury MUST be saved.  This week it was revealed that the Government is considering getting rid of juries in all but rape, murder and manslaughter cases and the move could be announced as early as Monday.  In 1215 the Magna Carta established the principle that no free person could be imprisoned…