Sir Brian Leveson explains why we need to scrap jury trials in some cases

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Sir Brian Leveson explains why we need to scrap jury trials in some cases

Sir Brian Leveson has told Sky News the judicial system is in the worst state it has even been – and reform is urgently needed.

The retired Court of Appeal judge was asked by the Lord Chancellor to review how to reduce the backlog in the courts.

His solution – to cut jury trials for cases where a prison sentence was likely to be less than three years – has caused consternation in some areas.

But he told Sky News the judicial system "needs to get through cases quicker".

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Date: December 2, 2025