Juries
Commons · Question 115659 · Tabled 24 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Freddie van Mierlo
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of restricting access to trial by jury in England and Wales on public confidence in the judicial system.
Answer
Answered by Sarah Sackman, 2 Mar 2026
The Courts and Tribunals Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 25 February 2026. Alongside the Bill, an impact assessment of our proposed justice reforms was published: Courts and Tribunals Bill - GOV.UK. This includes an assessment of the propos...