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Written question asked by Robert Jenrick (Conservative) on Monday, 8 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 December 2025 (named day). It was answered by Sarah Sackman (Labour) on Thursday, 11 December 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Juries

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether the proposed removal of the right to trial by jury for offences carrying a maximum sentence of less than three years will apply retrospectively to defendants who have already entered a plea of not guilty and elected for jury trial.

Answer

Ministers will introduce detailed proposals to Parliament as soon as Parliamentary time allows.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
97788
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Juries Sentencing
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk