Keep juries for almost all Crown Court trials
“These announcements come as the Courts and Tribunals Bill returns to Parliament tomorrow, where the Government will amend the Bill to remove proposals to limit jury trials, ensuring almost all Crown Court cases continue to be heard by a jury.”
- Promised
Where it stands
Three Ministry of Justice releases on 12 October 2026 say the government will amend its own Courts and Tribunals Bill, returning to Parliament on 13 October, to remove the proposals in it to limit jury trials. The card moves to legislated when the Bill becomes law without them.
What has happened
- Oct 2026The government says it will amend the Courts and Tribunals Bill to remove its proposals to limit jury trials, Promised
About the cost
No cost has been published.
More detail
Sources (3)
- Ministry of Justice press release, 12 Oct 2026: Technology to bolster justice for victims as government responds to Leveson
- Ministry of Justice press release, 12 Oct 2026: Trials across the country accelerated for fast and fair justice
- Ministry of Justice press release, 12 Oct 2026: Remote hearings to unlock capacity and speed up justice for victims
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