Fewer jury trials could take place to prevent 'total system collapse' of UK's courts
ENGLAND AND WALES, JUL 8 – Sir Brian Leveson’s report aims to cut Crown Court backlogs of nearly 77,000 cases by introducing out-of-court resolutions and reducing jury trials in some offences.
- The government is considering reforms to reduce court backlogs, including the removal of jury trials for some fraud and sexual offenses, as detailed in Sir Brian Leveson's proposal.
- Sir Brian Leveson stated that his recommended changes are fundamental and necessary for making the court system fit for the 21st century.
- Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood emphasized her commitment to reducing the court backlog and delivering swifter justice for victims.
- Victims Commissioner Baroness Newlove called the proposals the best chance to fix the justice system for victims, highlighting the urgency for reform.
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Scrapping jury trials recommended to save court system
The court system in England and Wales has long been described as being close to collapse. Victims often have to wait years to see justice being done, and already some cases are being listed to start in four years’ time in 2029. So the government asked the former senior judge Sir Bryan Leveson to find solutions. He’s suggesting scrapping jury trials for many offences and creating new types of crown courts.
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