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Hold a referendum on planned changes to trial by jury

197
signatures
closedMinistry of JusticeOpened 12 January 2026Closed 12 July 2026

Background

We believe the Government has no right to abolish or restrict trial by jury without a referendum.

Additional details

This is a right that has been held for over 800 years and we think no Government should have the authority to amend it without consent of the people, whom it serves. We believe it has the potential to be abused politically, to erode our democracy, stifle free speech, and incarcerate political opponents and political critics within society.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

WitneyCharlie Maynard
5
Waveney ValleyAdrian Ramsay
3
Dagenham and RainhamMargaret Mullane
3
Bradford EastImran Hussain
3
Melksham and DevizesBrian Mathew
2
North West HampshireKit Malthouse
2
Portsmouth NorthAmanda Martin
2
HitchinAlistair Strathern
2
IpswichJack Abbott
2
Ilford NorthWes Streeting
2
Leigh and AthertonJo Platt
2
East WiltshireDanny Kruger
2
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and WestDame Chi Onwurah
2
Newton AbbotMartin Wrigley
2
Chingford and Woodford GreenSir Iain Duncan Smith
2
Birmingham NorthfieldLaurence Turner
2
Dulwich and West NorwoodHelen Hayes
2
Bristol North WestDarren Jones
2
HalifaxKate Dearden
2
East Worthing and ShorehamTom Rutland
2

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 752114.