Controversial plan to curb jury trials scrapped
04-10-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk

Controversial plan to curb jury trials scrapped

Barrister Karl Turner, who had the Labour whip suspended after he criticised plans to restrict jury trials, welcomed the decision.
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