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The plans to limit jury trials in England and Wales

Law in Action by BBC

Mar 4, 202627:33News & Politics

The courts system in England and Wales is in an unprecedented crisis. The backlog has reached 80,000 cases, and some defendants are being told they won't be able to have a criminal trial until 2030. The government has in...

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The plans to limit jury trials in England and Wales is an episode from Law in Action by BBC. The courts system in England and Wales is in an unprecedented crisis. The backlog has reached 80,000 cases, and some defendants are being told they...

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Published Mar 4, 2026, 27:33 long, audio available.