Scrap plans to restrict trial by jury to rape and murder cases.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

We call on the Government to reaffirm and protect the fundamental right to trial by jury. Weakening this principle puts our civil liberties at risk. We lose it at our peril.

Trial by a jury of our peers has long been a cornerstone of British justice. It serves as a vital safeguard against miscarriages of justice and helps prevent the overreach of state power.

Eroding or removing this right threatens the fairness, transparency, and balance that our legal system depends on.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:

Do not remove trial by jury for certain cases
Do not remove trial by jury for certain cases

Timeline

26 Nov 2025	Petition opened for signatures
31 Dec 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 31 Dec 2025

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