Petition · Ministry of Justice

Introduce juries in family courts

Closed 68 signatures

What the petition asks

We believe introducing a jury in family courts could enhance fairness and public confidence in the judicial process.
We believe it could help ensure greater fairness, transparency, and public trust in decisions that profoundly impact families. In our view, it could help provide an impartial community perspective, help reduce potential bias, and help increase accountability in a system that some criticise for lacking openness.

Timeline

6 Jan 2025 Petition opened for signatures
6 Jul 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 68
Status Closed
Department Ministry of Justice
Opened 6 Jan 2025
Closed 6 Jul 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 16 Aug 2026.