Simon Moore

Simon Moore, a former High Court judge and Chief Crown Prosecutor in New Zealand, dives into the intricacies of criminal justice reform. He compares the 2011 New Zealand reforms to the UK government's proposals on jury trials, questioning their potential impact on case backlogs. Simon shares insights on judge-alone trials, the complexities behind backlog issues, and the hidden costs of justice reform. His experience sheds light on bias concerns in the UK, while highlighting systemic challenges that persist in both countries' legal systems.