The government is planning changes to the right to trial by jury, meaning fewer people could have their cases heard by a jury. But will these changes really help tackle delays in the courts, and what could they mean for the fairness of criminal trials?

Penelope and Rob are joined by barrister Caroline Goodwin KC and legal commentator Joshua Rozenberg to explore the government’s proposals, the impact on people facing criminal charges, and what needs to happen to tackle the court backlog.

Caroline Goodwin KC

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Joshua Rozenberg

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Further Reading

Law Gazette – analysis of the courts and tribunals bill: https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-and-opinion/why-the-jury-is-still-out-on-the-courts-and-tribunals-bill/5128265.article?utm

Lord Leveson’s review – recommendations for criminal courts reform: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-review-of-the-criminal-courts-part-2?utm_

Courts and Tribunals Bill – read the bill and track its progress: https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/4083?utm

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