Labour does not trust public, says Jenrick amid reports of more jury

Sir Brian Leveson’s review of the courts system has recommended juries are reserved for rape, murder and manslaughter cases.

Robert Jenrick accused the Government of not trusting “ordinary people” with law and order, amid reports it is considering restricting jury trials to rape, murder and manslaughter.

Justice minister Sarah Sackman pledged to do “whatever it takes to protect the fundamental right to a fair trial”, with the “most serious cases” continuing to have jury trials.

It comes after Justice Secretary David Lammy wrote in a memo to other ministers and senior civil servants this month, seen by The Times newspaper, there is “no right” to jury trials in the UK and the move would not compromise a suspect’s rights.

In the Commons, shadow justice secretary Mr Jenrick criticised the