The House of Commons passed legislation to scrap some jury trials with a 304-203 vote, with Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips revealing a man accused of breaching a restraining order against her will not face trial until 2028, illustrating the courts' severe backlog. The government argues the measures are necessary to reduce the 80,000-case backlog and expedite justice for crime victims, though the bill faces opposition from legal professionals, opposition parties, and some Labour MPs who contend it undermines fundamental legal protections.
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The House of Commons passed legislation to scrap some jury trials with a 304-203 vote, with Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips revealing a man accused of breaching a restraining order against her will not face trial until 2028, illustrating the courts' severe backlog. The government argues the measures are necessary to reduce the 80,000-case backlog and expedite justice for crime victims, though the bill faces opposition from legal professionals, opposition parties, and some Labour MPs who contend it undermines fundamental legal protections.