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UK plans to limit jury trials to serious crimes, sparking legal backlash over fairness and effectiveness.
Barristers from the UK and Ireland have strongly opposed the UK government’s plan to limit jury trials to only the most serious crimes, typically those with sentences over three years, warning it undermines a fundamental right and lacks evidence of effectiveness.
The Four Bars, representing legal professionals across the region, said the proposal exceeds recommendations from retired judge Sir Brian Leveson, who called for further analysis and pilot testing.
They argue the move could erode public trust in the justice system.
The backlash includes 39 Labour MPs who may oppose the reforms in Parliament.
The Ministry of Justice maintains the changes are necessary to address a backlog and deliver faster justice for victims.
El Reino Unido planea limitar los juicios por jurado a delitos graves, provocando una reacción legal contra la equidad y la eficacia.