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Pro-Palestine activists daubed red paint on the Ministry of Justice building in central London as a protest.
Two protesters were arrested after the action, according to participants.
The hunger strikers are awaiting trial, with some held for more than a year without bail.
Labour MP Jeremy Corbyn criticized Lammy for not meeting with hunger-striker supporters.
The action is linked to ongoing protests connected to Palestine Action’s activities.
The MoJ did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The demonstration drew parallels to historic hunger strikes and related protests.
Palestine Action affiliates face a complex legal landscape ahead of trials.
The incident occurred in a context of heightened tensions around hunger strikes in the UK justice system.

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Labour MP warns that a slow collapse of the UK’s criminal justice system could occur without bold reform and investment.
Backlog stands at nearly 80,000 cases and could rise to 100,000 by 2028, risking system collapse.
Sir Brian Leveson recommends reform and a new Bench Division to modernise the courts.
The article notes rising police-recorded sexual offences and more complex investigations.
Digitisation and AI are cited as measures to streamline court processes.
The piece frames reform as essential for restoring trust and upholding the rule of law.
Other countries face similar backlogs; reform is presented as a global concern.
The government has secured an additional £450 million per year for courts during the Spending Review period.
The piece links court reform to protecting victims and preventing criminals from exploiting delays.
The article emphasizes learning from past reforms in public services like the NHS and Open University.

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Senior counsel warned that an expedited appeal in Lammy's case could be profoundly dangerous to due process.
The commentary comes amid concerns about introducing swift appeals in magistrates' court proceedings.
Legal experts caution that hasty appeals may undermine fairness and set a concerning precedent.
The piece notes potential implications for public trust in magistrates' court decisions.
Analysts suggest balanced reform is needed to avoid bypassing due process.
The report frames the discussion within the wider debate on appeal rights.
Politically charged context surrounds the push for reform in the Lammy case.
The piece cites unnamed KC voices warning about the dangers of rapid appeals.
No final decision has been reported; the discussion remains in the early stages.

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