Rejected petition Protect the right to trial by jury and ban judge-only trials.

Cancel the justice secretary’s proposals to remove the right to trial by jury in criminal proceedings where the sentence is less than five years. Ensure that no criminal case is ever tried by the judiciary only.

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The right to trial by jury, which has existed for over 800 years, is the most important protection that citizens have from the state. It ensures that court proceedings cannot be politicised and guarantees that no oppressive government can convict citizens on unreasonable charges.

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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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