Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 115659
Juries
Tabled: 24 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026
Named DayQuestion
Freddie van Mierlo
Liberal Democrat — Henley and Thame
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of restricting access to trial by jury in England and Wales on public confidence in the judicial system.
Answer
Sarah SackmanThe Courts and Tribunals Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 25 February 2026. Alongside the Bill, an impact assessment of our proposed justice reforms was published: Courts and Tribunals Bill - GOV.UK. This includes an assessment of the propos...
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