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Recommendation 44
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The predicted 20% time saving of judge only trials compared to jury trials has played...
Recommendation
The predicted 20% time saving of judge only trials compared to jury trials has played a significant role in the public debate on the bill. In our view, the government should have put forward a more concrete evidential basis for the time-saving benefits of judge only trials alongside the bill. (Conclusion, Paragraph 157)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 8 October 2026. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗