Written question asked by Lord Lebedev (Crossbench) on Monday, 9 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 March 2026. It was answered by Baroness Levitt (Labour) on Monday, 23 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
Juries
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what data and statistics they hold that shows that removing the right to jury trial for cases with sentences of less than three years will reduce waiting times and pressure on the jury system.
- Answer
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The Ministry of Justice has published the data and analysis underpinning these measures in the Courts and Tribunals Bill (Structural Criminal Court) Impact Assessment (the IRCC Impact Assessment (IA)). The IA sets out the relevant assumptions, evidence base and methodology used, drawing on the best available data, operational insight and engagement with the judiciary.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL15340
- Session
- 2024-26
- Attachment
- impact_assessment
- Subjects
- Administrative delays Juries
- Contains statistics
- Yes
- Link
- View this Written question on www.parliament.uk
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- 2026-03-23 17:52:50 +0000
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