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Leveson Urges Judge-Only Trials Amid Justice System Backlog

7/9/2025

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Sir Brian Leveson's review calls for bold reforms in England and Wales' criminal justice system, proposing judge-only trials for serious offences to tackle a staggering backlog of nearly 77,000 cases. However, critics warn that this could jeopardize the integrity of jury trials, advocating instead for enhanced funding and resources to ensure justice is served fairly.

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Sir Brian Leveson's review calls for bold reforms in England and Wales' criminal justice system, proposing judge-only trials for serious offences to tackle a staggering backlog of nearly 77,000 cases. However, critics warn that this could jeopardize the integrity of jury trials, advocating instead for enhanced funding and resources to ensure justice is served fairly.