Andy Slaughter

Andy Slaughter

Labour — Hammersmith and Chiswick

Speaking in the House of Commons on 8 December 2025

Debate

Restriction of Jury Trials

Contribution

There is no reason why the Government should not consider mode of trial as part of their reform of the criminal courts, but they would find more support if they could better evidence the effects of the proposed changes to jury trial. To what extent will they reduce the backlog? What proportion and types of cases will no longer be eligible for jury trial? If courts are to be swifter and have greater sentencing powers, what effect will that have on the prison population?

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