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Labour's Jury Trial Cuts Threaten Justice, Warns Author

4/17/2026

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Charles Harris, author of a left-leaning article, argues Labour's plan to cut jury trials risks justice, citing a 1977 BBC drama.
Keir Starmer does not seek dictatorship.
Harris says the changes signal a troubling trend.
Senior lawyers say reducing jury trials will not significantly reduce the case backlog.
Harris argues the move stems from frustration over juries not convicting climate protesters and could harm UK justice.

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Story summary

Charles Harris, author of a left-leaning article, argues Labour's plan to cut jury trials risks justice, citing a 1977 BBC drama.
Keir Starmer does not seek dictatorship.
Harris says the changes signal a troubling trend.
Senior lawyers say reducing jury trials will not significantly reduce the case backlog.
Harris argues the move stems from frustration over juries not convicting climate protesters and could harm UK justice.