The Guardian Australia ·general ·3 days ago

Founder of Starmer’s legal chambers condemns Labour plans to cut jury trials

Geoffrey Robertson, founder of Keir Starmer’s legal chambers, condemned Labour's plans to limit jury trials as a betrayal of core values. In a lengthy critique published Monday, he argued the proposals would undermine public trust and result in a justice system unrepresentative of contemporary society. Critics warn that such measures could deepen existing backlogs rather than resolve.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia

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