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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Thousands of lawyers urge Keir Starmer to rethink plans to cut jury trials

The government's plan to reduce jury trials in England and Wales faces significant opposition from 3,200 lawyers and over 65 Labour MPs, with concerns about lack of evidence and potential backbench revolt.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Top lawyers and ex-judges urge government to rethink jury trial curbs

Over 3,200 legal experts oppose government plans to eliminate jury trials for crimes with sentences under three years, arguing the proposal is untested and won't reduce court backlogs.
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