With a new Prime Minister taking over, plans to scrap jury trials are reaching a critical stage. In the 1st edition of the Young JUSTICE newsletter, we break down how we got here — and what might happen next. Sign up to receive it tomorrow morning 👇 www.justice.org.uk/get-involved...

In the final episode of the series, our President, Baroness Helena Kennedy, discusses defending the Human Rights Act (HRA) from political attacks. The HRA has strengthened protections for vulnerable groups across society, she says, from children to the elderly. 📺🎧Watch/listen: linktr.ee/JUSTICEuk

🎺David Shrigley has designed a T-shirt for us! As our work to defend jury trials continues, one thing is clear: 'We will not stop until there is justice.' All proceeds support our efforts to build a fairer justice system for everyone. Get yours: justiceuk.teemill.com/product/juri...

Next week on the podcast, Baroness Helena Kennedy, our President, reflects on a career fighting for women’s rights. In 2021, she arranged the evacuation of 100+ female judges & their families from Afghanistan – only for the Home Office to turn most away. 🎧📺Subscribe: linktr.ee/JUSTICEuk

On this week's podcast, we’re joined by 3 senior judges from across the UK: Lord Briggs, Lady Carmichael & Lord Justice McCloskey. Speaking at our conference, they discuss how judges can make their work accessible, and the importance of public legal education. Watch or listen: linktr.ee/JUSTICEuk

Devolution matters, and Burnham’s ‘No 10 in the North’ could be transformative if justice is included. If power moves closer to communities, justice must too, or we risk entrenching fragmentation & postcode lotteries. Read more on our devolution work: www.justice.org.uk/reports/clos...

Next week on the podcast: three senior judges - Lord Briggs, Lady Carmichael and Lord Justice McCloskey - reflect on the legacy of the Human Rights Act, then discuss how the judiciary can make itself more transparent. 📺🎧 Subscribe and catch up on previous episodes: linktr.ee/JUSTICEuk

This week, JUSTICE convened a roundtable on safeguarding the rule of law, bringing together participants from across sectors and countries to share ideas. We were delighted to conclude the day with remarks from the Attorney General. Thank you to @hsfkramer.bsky.social & all who joined us

The crown court backlog remains at an unacceptable 80,000 cases, with victims and defendants waiting years for their cases to be heard. Here are three proven methods of reducing delays that the government should focus on instead of its ineffective plans to scrap jury trials.

A fascinating evening with Justice Zione Ntaba from the High Court of Malawi discussing the rule of law and access to justice, and the judiciary's role in protecting the rights of poor and marginalised communities. Thank you to all who joined us and to 3VB IADRU for their partnership.

In this week's podcast, Lord Strathclyde explores the constitutional principles that underpin our democracy. Examples from UK history show what can be achieved when local government is empowered to act independently, he says. 📺🎧 Watch or listen here: linktr.ee/JUSTICEuk

Calling all young people and students 📣 Understand the laws behind the headlines — from protests to housing to social media. Sign up to the new Young JUSTICE newsletter: www.justice.org.uk/get-involved...

Not a single UK law mentions artificial intelligence by name. In this week's podcast, Ellen Lefley, JUSTICE’s deputy legal director, warns that the lack of national legislation governing the use of AI is putting civil liberties at risk. 🎧📺 Watch or listen here: justice.org.uk/news/nationa...

'It's essential we keep public participation in the justice system.' Chair of @thebarcouncil.bsky.social, @kirstybrimelow.bsky.social on why jury trials shouldn't be curtailed & how to really fix the courts backlog. Sign up to our weekly juries newsletter to stay updated: bit.ly/3PuvuRQ

Pete Weatherby KC explains why curtailing jury trials is not the answer to the criminal courts backlog, and why we need real solutions that protect access to justice. Sign up to our juries newsletter: bit.ly/3PuvuRQ

Our Chief Executive, Fiona Rutherford, said: "Whether you're a victim struggling for justice, or simply concerned about how a family member is being looked after by the state, the HRA is there to help us defend ourselves and those we love." Read in full here: www.justice.org.uk/reports/from...

‘The rule of law is vital to our personal freedom & our values as a society’ In ep.5 of the Law for Lawmakers podcast, Andrew Denny of A&O Shearman explores the future of the rule of law & its relationship to the economy. 🎧📺 Watch or listen: bit.ly/4dU3pwn

🎙In next week’s episode of the Law for Lawmakers podcast, Andrew Denny, partner at global firm A&O Shearman, joins to explore the relationship between business and the Rule of Law. 🎧📺 To subscribe and catch up with previous episodes, click here: justice.org.uk/guides/law-f...

MPs regularly cite JUSTICE briefings in Parliament debates on the government’s plans to restrict jury trials. Speaking at the Public Bill Committee, Kieran Mullan warned that removing defendants' right to choose jury trials would concentrate power in the state - at the expense of citizens.

Meet Justice Zione Ntaba, speaker for our upcoming JUSTICE event: ‘Equality Before the Law or an Empty Promise: The Rule of Law and the Poor in Malawi’. 📅 17th June 📍 Inner Temple Lecture Theatre 🎟️ Free tickets - in person & virtual Register here: bit.ly/4uutlnS

In episode 4 of our podcast, Karl Turner MP discusses Parliament's role in scrutinising legislation, drawing on his experiences opposing plans to restrict jury trials. Replacing juries with lone judges could increase bias, he says. 🎧📺 Watch/listen in full: justice.org.uk/news/karl-tu...

🎙️‘What are we going to leave next?’ In our 3rd podcast episode, former Justice Secretary @robertbuckland.bsky.social warns that leaving the European Convention on Human Rights would harm the UK's global standing. 🎧📺 Watch or listen in full here: justice.org.uk/news/judges-...

As Dominic Grieve highlights, juries enjoy widespread public confidence and enable rare community involvement. Curtailing them would be a serious step, with little evidence to suggest it would make the courts more efficient. Support our work: bit.ly/4b7fEEK

🎙️‘There are real fears they are becoming the target’ In next week’s episode of our podcast, @robertbuckland.bsky.social warns that a culture of personal attacks has left judges fearing for their safety. 🎧📺To subscribe & listen/watch previous episodes click here: linktr.ee/JUSTICEuk

Today marks 37 years since Hillsborough. The Human Rights Act helped families win a new inquest to uncover the truth and get justice. We must build on this & implement the long-overdue Hillsborough Law to keep public bodies honest about state disasters. #Hillsboroughlawnow

We’re ¾ of the way through our campaign to protect jury trial. As JUSTICE Council member @adams_bhatti highlights, juries ensure justice reflects public values and act as a safeguard against bias. Support our work: bit.ly/4b7fEEK

🎙️‘It feels very un-British to me’ In episode two of our podcast, Baroness Shami Chakrabarti shares her experiences of holding power to account. The former Liberty chief criticises recent anti-protest laws as the "real cancel culture". 🎧📺 Listen/watch: linktr.ee/JUSTICEuk

We’ve raised nearly £15k to protect the right to jury trial. Thank you to those who’ve supported so far. As Baroness Kennedy KC highlights, juries bring the public into the justice system, and help keep state power in check. Click here to support us: bit.ly/4b7fEEK

🎙️‘The idea that the law is anti-democratic is something we have to push back on’ Baroness Shami Chakrabarti on holding power to account in next week’s episode of our new podcast, Law for Lawmakers. Listen to episode 1 with former Attorney General Dominic Grieve: open.spotify.com/show/2V6MwFd...

Our Chief Executive, Fiona Rutherford, warned MPs that restricting jury trials could mean more defendants cross-examining victims in court. Thousands more cases will be heard in magistrates’ courts, where free legal support is harder to access - forcing defendants to act as their own lawyers.