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Legal Backlash Against Proposed Jury Trial Cuts

March 9 – March 11, 2026

Legal professionals and Labour MPs are mounting a significant challenge against the Courts and Tribunals Bill, arguing that limiting jury trials threatens judicial integrity and lacks proper parliamentary transparency.

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Warrington MP reveals rape ordeal during court reform debate

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MP tells Commons she was left with PTSD after being raped at work event

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David Lammy urges Labour MPs to back plans to scale back jury trials

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Jess Phillips backs jury bill as she reveals she is 'victim of courts backlog'

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Thousands of lawyers urge Keir Starmer to rethink plans to cut jury trials

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Labour lawyers 'blocked' from briefing MPs on jury trials overhaul before vote

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