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Critics Warn Courts Bill Threatens Fairness and Juries

3/23/2026

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Critics of the UK's Courts and Tribunals Bill say removing jury trials would undermine fairness, framing it as a false choice between long wait times and juries.
They attribute delays to systemic issues such as inadequate court management and staffing shortages and propose better management and hiring more judges.
Supporters of juries stress their role in ensuring diverse perspectives and intelligent deliberation, and warn against political influence in the judiciary.

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Story summary

Critics of the UK's Courts and Tribunals Bill say removing jury trials would undermine fairness, framing it as a false choice between long wait times and juries.
They attribute delays to systemic issues such as inadequate court management and staffing shortages and propose better management and hiring more judges.
Supporters of juries stress their role in ensuring diverse perspectives and intelligent deliberation, and warn against political influence in the judiciary.