Labour Government Want To Remove Juries?

Labour Government Want To Remove Juries?

From Life After Prison by Prison Radio Association

April 16, 2026 · 36 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the implications of the Labour government's proposal to reduce the use of juries in criminal cases.

At the end of last year the Labour government introduced the Courts and Tribunals Bill. In this bill, the government are proposing to reduce the use of juries and have some criminal cases decided by a judge alone. Some very big changes. This week we unpack key parts of this bill, and look at the implications it will have IF it is passed.  The Lammy Review - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/lammy-review Prison Reform Trust - Works to create a fairer and more effective criminal justice system, focusing on improving conditions in prisons and reducing unnecessary imprisonment. They conducts research, influences policy, and advocates for reforms that support rehabilitation and reduce reoffending. This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube.  Contact us: If anything you’ve heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you’d just like to get in touch, please contact us. 💬 Socials: @afterprisonpod on Instagram and X, @lifeafterprison on TikTok 📧 Email: podcasts@prison.radio ✉️ Write: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton…

Topics covered

  • criminal justice
  • juries
  • law reform
  • prison conditions
  • rehabilitation

Keywords

  • Courts and Tribunals Bill
  • juries
  • judge alone
  • criminal cases
  • prison reform

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Labour government, Prison Reform Trust, HMP Brixton, Prison Radio Association

Books & works: The Lammy Review

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