Labour lawyers ‘blocked’ from briefing MPs on jury trials overhaul before vote

<p>Leader of rebel group says there is deep concern within Society of Labour Lawyers about courts and tribunals bill </p><p>Lawyers affiliated to Labour were “blocked” from briefing party MPs to share concerns about plans to cut the number of jury trials in England and Wales, it has been claimed.</p><p>The allegation was made by Karl Turner, the leader of a backbench rebellion against a flagship government bill that would remove the right to a jury trial in thousands of cases, before the first chance by MPs to vote on the legislation.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/mar/09/labour-lawyers-blocked-briefing-mps-jury-trials-overhaul">Continue reading...</a>