PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
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.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 10/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 10/100,000
Background
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.