Riel Karmy-Jones KC

Riel Karmy-Jones KC, criminal barrister and Chair of the Criminal Bar Association, teams up with Chris Henley KC, former Chair, to dissect controversial Government reforms aiming to reduce jury trials. They challenge the effectiveness of these proposals in addressing Crown Court backlogs, questioning the inadequate research backing them. The duo also warns that shifting to judge-only trials could diminish public confidence and fairness in the system, leading to potential biases. Political motives and past failures in justice funding are explored, along with international comparisons.