UK scraps plan to curb jury trials after backlash

· Politics · United Kingdom

The UK government scrapped plans for some criminal trials to be heard by a judge alone, watering down legislation that had sparked strong opposition from legal professionals and Labour backbenchers.

Why it matters：The decision preserves defendants' rights to jury trials but includes increasing magistrates' sentencing powers, affecting the UK justice system.

Key points

  • The plan had sparked strong opposition from legal professionals.
  • The decision addresses concerns over defendants' rights.
  • Magistrates' sentencing powers will be increased.

Sources (original reporting)

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