More than 90 per cent of barristers oppose controversial plan to axe jury trials

The Criminal Bar polled members on the plans (PA) - (PA Wire)

More than 90 per cent of barristers are opposed to plans to axe jury trials in a bid to solve the criminal justice crisis, according to a new poll.

The Criminal Bar Association (CBA) asked members for views on Sir Brian Leveson’s proposals for a radical overhaul of the courts.