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Magistrates courts are already under huge amounts of pressure – cutting jury trials will make things worse

Proposals to cut the use of jury trials for most offences would be one of the most significant legal reforms in UK history. The government’s plans have prompted much debate in legal circles and beyond – mainly around whether they go against the UK’s democratic principles.

The Conversation

How did the courts backlog get so bad?

Across England and Wales, delays in the Crown Courts have become an endemic feature of the justice system. Criminal trials are scheduled years after alleged offences, with some in London now being listed as far ahead as 2029.

The Conversation

New hope for IPP prisoners as five men held on indefinite jail terms referred to appeal courts

IPP prisoner Luke Ings, who served more than 18 years after he was jailed for robbery and a fight in McDonald’s aged just 17, is among the cases up for review by judges

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Inside London’s crippling court delays as Labour moves to cut back jury trials

Labour is bringing the axe down on jury trials, but people in court tell a different story of where the chronic delays come from

Evening Standard

Outrage Erupts As Afghan National Charged Over Raping Two 14-Year-Old Girls in Manchester

A 28-year-old Afghan national, Sultani Bakatash, has been charged with two counts of rape and other sexual offences involving two 14-year-old girls in Bolton, Greater Manchester. The case has sparked shock and renewed debate over child safety, immigration, and public protection.

International Business Times UK

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

Barristers were polled on Sir Brian Leveson’s proposals to scrap jury trials

Evening Standard

Right to jury trial under threat as Leveson asked to carry out ‘once in generation’ review of courts

Retired high court judge told that ‘nothing is off the table’ to reform the courts service and end the massive backlog of cases

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Teenager in court charged with murdering ex-partner’s four-month-old boy

Carl Alesbrook is accused of murdering Elijah Shemwell on January 2 2022.

The Independent UK

Televised sentencing at Crown Court could be expanded to more senior judges

A year has passed since the first sentencing remarks were broadcast from the Old Bailey in London.

The Independent UK

Boy, 16, appears in court after three injured at Blundell’s private school

The boy, who cannot be named due to his age, will appear before Exeter Crown Court on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Boy, 16, appears in court charged after three injured at private school

The boy, who cannot be named due to his age, will appear before Exeter Crown Court on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Human trafficking victim hopes to have drugs conviction overturned

"The guidelines suggest he should never have been prosecuted in the first place."

Manchester Evening News

Seven appear in court charged with smuggling migrants across English Channel

The number of people who were smuggled across the Channel was not disclosed.

The Independent UK

Criminal conviction of former Manchester postmaster could be quashed over Horizon scandal

The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred the case back to the courts

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Magistrates ‘disappointed’ as sentencing powers cut amid prison places crisis

Magistrates say they are “incredibly disappointed” at the government’s decision to cut back their sentencing powers in the midst of the prison places crisis.

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