Irish and British Barristers Oppose UK Government Plan to Reduce Jury Trials

Barristers from Ireland and across the UK have voiced strong opposition to proposals by the British government to significantly reduce the use of jury trials in England and Wales. Legal bodies warn that limiting jury trials to only the most serious offences risks undermining a fundamental pillar of the justice system and may fail to address the root causes of court backlogs, including underfunding and systemic delays.