Robbie Moore

Robbie Moore

Conservative — Keighley and Ilkley

Speaking in the House of Commons on 14 October 2026

Debate

Restriction of Jury Trials: Rule of Law

Contribution

The Government have finally performed another U-turn, rightly retaining trial by jury following widespread concern in this House. However, the Government still intend to allow judge-only courts for complex cases, yet they have not defined what complex means. That risks mission creep and has attracted significant concern from organisations including the Criminal Bar Association. Why does the Attorney General believe that this lack of clarity is still acceptable?

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