What happened: The government has scrapped jury trials for offences carrying sentences of less than three years to address severe delays in Crown Court cases.
Why it matters:
- This change aims to speed up the justice process and reduce court backlogs.
- Defendants facing shorter sentences will now be tried without a jury, affecting how some cases are heard.
MNN Take: The reform seeks to improve court efficiency by limiting jury trials to more serious offences, potentially easing pressure on the legal system.
Sources: BBC News (Breaking)