Written question asked by Lord Garnier (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 August 2026. It was answered by Lord Lemos (Labour) on Friday, 24 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
Juries
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of changes to jury trials in the Courts and Tribunals Bill on (1) the Crown Court backlog, and (2) the rule of law.
- Answer
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The Impact Assessment for the Courts and Tribunals Bill shows that the structural reform package in the Bill is expected to reduce incoming demand on the Crown Court by almost 20%. It also shows that reforms will support the rule of law by improving access to justice through increased case disposals, strengthening confidence in legal institutions, and supporting a more effective and resilient justice system.
The Impact Assessment can be found, attached.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL2408
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Attachment
- Subjects
- Crown Court Juries Standards Rule of law
- Legislation
- Courts and Tribunals Bill 2024-26 to 2026-27
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- 2026-07-24 12:40:54 +0100
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