Rebecca Helm

Professor of Law and Empirical Legal Studies at the University of Exeter and author of How Juries Work and How They Could Work Better, offering expert analysis on jury trials and justice reform.

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Dec 2, 2025 • 17min

The jury’s out? The verdict on Lammy’s justice reforms

Dan Whitehead, a Sky News correspondent, shares insights on the court backlog and the impact of David Lammy’s proposed jury reforms. Dr. Rebecca Helm, a law professor, argues for the importance of juries in assessing honesty and argues against blanket removal. They discuss the potential risks to victims if juries are limited to serious crimes and explore alternative reforms that could alleviate the backlog without sacrificing justice. Engaging topics include the role of juries, mistakes made by judges, and innovative approaches to improve the justice system.

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