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Labour MPs Push for Jury Trial Amendments in Courts

4/10/2026

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  • Labour MPs seek to amend a bill that would reduce jury trials in England and Wales.
  • They propose specialist courts for sexual offences with fixed trial dates to clear court backlogs.
  • Supporters say the change could prevent thousands of cases from losing jury-trial eligibility.
  • The bill could be defeated by Labour if concerns persist, according to Charlotte Nichols, a Labour MP.