Oral QuestionMinistry of Justice

What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the proposed ending of jury trials for certain offences on the right to a fair trial.

Tabled: 10 December 2025Answered: 16 December 2025

Asked by

Mr Peter Bedford

ConservativeMid Leicestershire

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Justice

Answer from Hansard

Sir Ashley Fox (Bridgwater) (Con)

23. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the proposal to restrict the right to a jury trial for certain offences on the rule of law.