Courts and Tribunals Bill 2026-27: Progress of the bill
The Courts and Tribunals Bill 2026-27 is passing through Parliament. It includes proposals to restrict the use of jury trials in certain criminal cases.
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the Independent Review of the Criminal Courts: Part 1 at 2:30pm on 14 October 2025. The debate will be opened by Sir Jeremy Wright MP.
Independent Review of the Criminal Courts: Part 1 (380KB PDF)
Part 1 of The Independent Review of the Criminal Courts, chaired by Sir Brian Leveson, was published on 9 July 2025. This debate pack sets out the background to the review and outlines Sir Brian’s key recommendations. The government has not yet issued a formal response to the review.
Independent Review of the Criminal Courts: Part 1 (380KB PDF)
The Courts and Tribunals Bill 2026-27 is passing through Parliament. It includes proposals to restrict the use of jury trials in certain criminal cases.
An overview of jury service in England and Wales, including eligibility, reasonable adjustments, deferral and excusal, and financial compensation.
A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council