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The government will restrict the right to trial by jury in England and Wales

The government will restrict the right to trial by jury in England and Wales

Update: 2025-12-02
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David Lammy has announced serious crimes likely to lead to a prison sentence of less than three years will now be decided by a judge alone. Also: A report into the Hillsborough disaster says twelve police officers would have faced gross misconduct proceedings if they hadn't retired. And the Girlguiding organisation says trans girls and young women will no longer be allowed to join as new members.

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The government will restrict the right to trial by jury in England and Wales

The government will restrict the right to trial by jury in England and Wales

BBC Radio 4