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UK drops plans to expand judge-alone crown court trials
Original: “I have heard the strength of feeling on the proposals for increasing the number of judge-alone trials in the crown cour
The UK government has climbed down from proposals to increase the number of judge-alone trials in crown courts in England and Wales. Acknowledging the strength of feeling against the plans, the government said it changed course, calling the retreat a significant move away from reducing jury trial, described as the only part of the criminal justice system retaining public participation. Critics had warned the reform would erode a cornerstone of British justice.
Why now: Critics and legal commentators had strongly opposed limiting jury trials, so the apparent reversal is significant news for civil liberties and the justice system.
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- “I have heard the strength of feeling on the proposals for increasing the number of judge-alone trials in the crown court and have made the decision to change course.” “This is a significant and welcome move away from reducing the only part of the criminal justice system that… · PoliceStateUK@mastodon.me.uk · 2
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