Scrap plans to restrict trial by jury to rape and murder cases.

Scrap plans to restrict trial by jury to rape and murder cases. — 21 signatures. Status: rejected.

Petition background

We call on the Government to reaffirm and protect the fundamental right to trial by jury. Weakening this principle puts our civil liberties at risk. We lose it at our peril.

Additional details

Trial by a jury of our peers has long been a cornerstone of British justice. It serves as a vital safeguard against miscarriages of justice and helps prevent the overreach of state power. Eroding or removing this right threatens the fairness, transparency, and balance that our legal system depends on.

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