Submitted on Sunday 30th November 2025
Rejected on Wednesday 7th January 2026
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Do not scrap jury trials in England and Wales for most criminal cases
The government should cease any plans to introduce legislation that will remove the right to trial by jury in England and Wales for non-serious criminal cases in response the judicial backlog. The aim is valid, but should be met by other solutions.
Trial by jury is a constitutional right. It can trace roots back to Henry II and was featured in the Magna Carta. It has functioned effectively for eight centuries.
The jury trial is fundamental to our constitution in creating a buffer between the state and individual.
Plans have been established by the Leveson Inquiry to scrap trial by jury for non-serious criminal offences in order to remove the backlog in the courts. This is prioritising efficiency over basic rights.
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You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for similar action: "Do not remove trial by jury for certain cases" petition.parliament.uk/petitions/751480
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