Bill · started in the Commons
Criminal Proceedings (Juror Absence) Bill
A Bill to provide that any criminal proceedings set down for trial may not be adjourned by reason of absence of or discharge of a juror where the number of members of the jury is not reduced below nine; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Criminal Proceedings (Juror Absence) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 22 April 2026 by Sally Jameson (Labour). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.
Sponsor
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Sally Jameson
Labour
Primary sponsor
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 22 Apr 2026
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 1 May 2026.