UK Judicial Leader Voices Grave Security Concerns Over Jury Trial ReformBy Michael HoldenConcerns and Implications of Proposed Jury Trial ReformsLONDON, March 17 (Reuters) - British government proposals to limit the historic right to trial by jury in many less serious criminal cases could impact the security of judges, the head of the judiciary in England and Wales said on Tuesday. Security Risks for JudgesLady Chief Justice Sue Carr said she was not worried about judges succumbing to intimidation from people involved in those cases. "I have grave security concerns if there are going to be judge-alone trials," Carr told reporters. "I have been assured that that has all been heard and understood and that the resources should be made available." Some cases are not being listed for trial until 2030, and there are a record 17,700 defendants on remand at the moment awaiting trial.

Source: The Guardian March 17, 2026 13:10 UTC