Submitted on Wednesday 26th November 2025
Rejected on Wednesday 31st December 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Scrap plans to restrict trial by jury to rape and murder cases.
We call on the Government to reaffirm and protect the fundamental right to trial by jury. Weakening this principle puts our civil liberties at risk. We lose it at our peril.
Trial by a jury of our peers has long been a cornerstone of British justice. It serves as a vital safeguard against miscarriages of justice and helps prevent the overreach of state power.
Eroding or removing this right threatens the fairness, transparency, and balance that our legal system depends on.
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You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:
Do not remove trial by jury for certain cases
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/751480
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