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Geoffrey Robertson, renowned lawyer and former head of Doughty Street Chambers, has published a scathing critique of Labours proposed Courts and Tribunals Bill, which aims to limit jury trials in England and Wales. He argues that this move betrays Labours core values, as juries represent everyday people checking the states power and delivering mercy and common sense that judges from elite backgrounds may lack. Robertson warns that scrapping juries for complex or lengthy cases would undermine Labours history on free speech and protests. He also points out that public trust in juries is high due to their real-world views and that the proposed changes would clog courts further. The Bar Council chair supports Robertsons stance, urging MPs to reject these jury curbs. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Justice defends the bill as a necessary fix for a system left broken by Tory neglect. As the bill progresses in Parliament, it serves as a test for Labours commitment to justice for the people.

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