Juries
Commons · Question 120028 · Tabled 11 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Charlotte Nichols
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether judges have been consulted about possible increased personal risks of replacing some jury trials with named judge trials as proposed in the Courts and Tribunals Bill.
Answer
Answered by Sarah Sackman, 18 Mar 2026
The safety and security, welfare, and independence of the judiciary remain paramount. Engagement with the judiciary on the court reform measures in the Courts and Tribunals Bill included consideration of personal safety and security. We will continue to w...