Rejected petition Protect the Right to Trial by Jury

We ask the Government to commit publicly to retaining the right to trial by jury in England and Wales. Trial by jury is a long-standing safeguard in the justice system, ensuring fairness, independence, and public confidence. We want the Government to rule out any proposals of this.

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We urge the Government not to pursue any reforms that would abolish or limit the right to trial by jury. Jury trials are a fundamental democratic protection, allowing ordinary citizens to take part in the justice process. Any move to weaken this right would risk reducing transparency and fairness.

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We already have a petition open on this subject, which you may wish to sign here:

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

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Date submitted 27 November 2025
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