Labour U-turn as Andy Burnham scraps controversial plan to curb jury trials
- Posted on October 4, 2026
- By Express
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Labour administration reverses its judicial efficiency measures following mounting criticism from legal professionals and civil rights advocates. The government abandons plans to restrict jury trial access, a policy originally designed to alleviate England's congested court system. This strategic withdrawal reflects ongoing tensions within the party regarding criminal justice reform and demonstrates the administration's responsiveness to stakeholder concerns in the legal sector.
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