Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN HL2408
Juries
Tabled: 21 July 2026
Answered: 24 July 2026
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of changes to jury trials in the Courts and Tribunals Bill on (1) the Crown Court backlog, and (2) the rule of law.
Answer
The Impact Assessment for the Courts and Tribunals Bill shows that the structural reform package in the Bill is expected to reduce incoming demand on the Crown Court by almost 20%. It also shows that reforms will support the rule of law by improving acces...
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