Rejected petition Retain the civil right of jury by peers

Protect citizens’ rights and uphold the 800-year-old safeguard of trial by a jury of one’s peers.

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David Lammy is currently advancing legislation that would remove the civil right to be tried by a jury of our peers in all but the most extreme cases.

The right to lawful judgment by our peers has been a cornerstone of our justice system since Magna Carta. If this goes through, over 800 years of precedent will be overturned and this protection will be denied to citizens.

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You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:

Do not remove trial by jury for certain cases
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/751480

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Date submitted 25 November 2025
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