Protect the right to trial by jury in criminal cases

Jury trials are a cornerstone of British justice, ensuring the state is held to account and that ordinary citizens play a central role in decisions that can remove someone’s liberty. Reducing access risks unchecked power, miscarriages of justice and the erosion of trust in the legal system. This fundamental safeguard must not be changed without clear democratic consent. Court backlogs should be tackled through proper funding – not by weakening vital protections.