Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 96975
Juries
Tabled: 3 December 2025
Answered: 10 December 2025
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of removing a defendant’s right to choose trial by jury for certain offences on the constitution.
Answer
Sarah SackmanWe are confident that the removal of the defendants’ right to elect is compatible with Article 6 of the ECHR. Whilst the jury trial will remain an important feature of the criminal justice system following these reforms, it is important to recognise that ...
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