Steve Cornforth
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“It is a strange irony,” Professor Michael Zander told me yesterday, “that a study that conveys the best available empirical evidence that trial by jury is fit for purpose becomes generally available at a time when trial by jury faces its most severe threat.”
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Asking about juries
What can we learn from a major study of the Crown Court 33 years ago?
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November 28, 2025 at 6:02 AM
“It is a strange irony,” Professor Michael Zander told me yesterday, “that a study that conveys the best available empirical evidence that trial by jury is fit for purpose becomes generally available at a time when trial by jury faces its most severe threat.”
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The right to trial by jury has been a fundamental feature of the British Justice System for over 800 years. Any attempt by the government to undermine this fundamental freedom - a cornerstone of our democracy and an essential safeguard against authoritarianism - must be opposed
🚨Trial by jury is a cornerstone of our democracy and an essential safeguard against authoritarianism. We must come together - cross party - to stop any attempt by the government to undermine this fundamental freedom
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Trial by jury is a cornerstone of our democracy - We must fight any attempt to undermine it
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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November 28, 2025 at 9:21 AM
The right to trial by jury has been a fundamental feature of the British Justice System for over 800 years. Any attempt by the government to undermine this fundamental freedom - a cornerstone of our democracy and an essential safeguard against authoritarianism - must be opposed
It is a sign of a government that has lost its way, when Jury trials that have protected our liberties for centuries are dismissed as 'tradition for its own sake'...
Trial by jury is not ‘tradition for its own sake’ FFS. It’s the cornerstone of a justice system that USED to be admired around the world.
Why not try honesty?
Lack of money has destroyed the courts.
If you want a decent society YOU. HAVE. TO. PAY. FOR. IT.
I’d love a govt that admitted that.
Why not try honesty?
Lack of money has destroyed the courts.
If you want a decent society YOU. HAVE. TO. PAY. FOR. IT.
I’d love a govt that admitted that.
December 2, 2025 at 10:32 PM
It is a sign of a government that has lost its way, when Jury trials that have protected our liberties for centuries are dismissed as 'tradition for its own sake'...
'Instead, judges alone will decide the law, direct themselves on the law, make their own findings of fact, decide whether an accused person is guilty or not guilty, and then pass sentence. Literally judge, jury and sentencer'
NEW BLOGPOST
Abolishing trial by jury: why is the government overlooking the obvious?
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Abolishing trial by jury: why is the government overlooking the obvious?
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Abolishing trial by jury: why is the government overlooking the obvious?
Today, the government has confirmed that it intends to remove the right to trial by jury in the vast majority of cases in the Crown Courts. Serious criminal allegations, carrying up to three years …
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December 2, 2025 at 10:05 PM
'Instead, judges alone will decide the law, direct themselves on the law, make their own findings of fact, decide whether an accused person is guilty or not guilty, and then pass sentence. Literally judge, jury and sentencer'
Are we go8ng to see details of how this will enhance justice?
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Jury trials scrapped for thousands of cases - the four things you need to know
Everything you need to know about the Labour Government's major shake-up to the courts system as thousands of cases are set to no longer have access to jury trials
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December 2, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Are we go8ng to see details of how this will enhance justice?
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Great to see @joannahs.bsky.social on #politicslive educating politicians on the reality of jury trials and the world criminal lawyers, who should be getting investment ( and medals) not token attacks on our rights ...
December 2, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Great to see @joannahs.bsky.social on #politicslive educating politicians on the reality of jury trials and the world criminal lawyers, who should be getting investment ( and medals) not token attacks on our rights ...
Opening line from #VickyYoung on resignation of head of #OBR - 'has the right person resigned?' So the #BBC is blaming #Labour for the leaking of the report! It takes a lot to take me to Bargain Hunt but ....
#politicslive
#politicslive
December 2, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Opening line from #VickyYoung on resignation of head of #OBR - 'has the right person resigned?' So the #BBC is blaming #Labour for the leaking of the report! It takes a lot to take me to Bargain Hunt but ....
#politicslive
#politicslive
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A reminder of how the BBC covered Boris Johnson's long record of lying, as being a "complicated relationship with the truth".
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December 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
A reminder of how the BBC covered Boris Johnson's long record of lying, as being a "complicated relationship with the truth".
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OK we know that the media are never keen on #Labour governments. We know that this Labour government has not covered itself in glory. But the whole #budget obsession has gone a bit too far. Hundreds are dying in #Asian floods and that gets about 4 minutes on the 10.00 news.
December 1, 2025 at 10:16 PM
When will #BBCNews go back to reporting news instead of repeating the same nonsense about the budget.
#ChrisMason just said he was misled on our behalf. Im sorry viewers are more interested in Gaza, Ukraine, Climate change.
#ChrisMason just said he was misled on our behalf. Im sorry viewers are more interested in Gaza, Ukraine, Climate change.
December 1, 2025 at 6:06 PM
When will #BBCNews go back to reporting news instead of repeating the same nonsense about the budget.
#ChrisMason just said he was misled on our behalf. Im sorry viewers are more interested in Gaza, Ukraine, Climate change.
#ChrisMason just said he was misled on our behalf. Im sorry viewers are more interested in Gaza, Ukraine, Climate change.
Dear #bbcbreakfast - I dont think the country is talking about how the #budget was handled, just the disappointed media including the #BBC
December 1, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Dear #bbcbreakfast - I dont think the country is talking about how the #budget was handled, just the disappointed media including the #BBC
It looks like the media were geared up to attack the #budget and even bring the gov't down. In fact it was rather dull. It looks like all that energy has been redirected to personal attacks on the Chancellor.
December 1, 2025 at 7:44 AM
It looks like the media were geared up to attack the #budget and even bring the gov't down. In fact it was rather dull. It looks like all that energy has been redirected to personal attacks on the Chancellor.
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Photo of the Year: "Mona Lisa vs. ICE"
This woman was injured during the ICE raids in NYC yesterday.
The visual juxtaposition of her calm face bloodied amongst the dark chaos around her.
Photo: Michael Nigro
This woman was injured during the ICE raids in NYC yesterday.
The visual juxtaposition of her calm face bloodied amongst the dark chaos around her.
Photo: Michael Nigro
November 30, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Photo of the Year: "Mona Lisa vs. ICE"
This woman was injured during the ICE raids in NYC yesterday.
The visual juxtaposition of her calm face bloodied amongst the dark chaos around her.
Photo: Michael Nigro
This woman was injured during the ICE raids in NYC yesterday.
The visual juxtaposition of her calm face bloodied amongst the dark chaos around her.
Photo: Michael Nigro
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Just turned on #bbcnews. There was #laurakuenssberg still going on about #rachelreeves. She seems to be obsessed!
November 30, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Just turned on #bbcnews. There was #laurakuenssberg still going on about #rachelreeves. She seems to be obsessed!
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Wednesday: Reeves must go because the economy is awful.
Friday: Reeves must go because the economy is less awful than anticipated.
Coming soon: Reeves must go because the economy looks like it is improving but she didn’t do it.
And they wonder why no one reads newspapers any more.
Friday: Reeves must go because the economy is less awful than anticipated.
Coming soon: Reeves must go because the economy looks like it is improving but she didn’t do it.
And they wonder why no one reads newspapers any more.
November 28, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Wednesday: Reeves must go because the economy is awful.
Friday: Reeves must go because the economy is less awful than anticipated.
Coming soon: Reeves must go because the economy looks like it is improving but she didn’t do it.
And they wonder why no one reads newspapers any more.
Friday: Reeves must go because the economy is less awful than anticipated.
Coming soon: Reeves must go because the economy looks like it is improving but she didn’t do it.
And they wonder why no one reads newspapers any more.
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If you look at the ridiculous case studies they dredged up & the desperate attempts to hang Reeves for ‘lying’ about the rationale behind a policy she *did not introduce*, you might work out why right-wing media is straining *not* to talk about the finer detail of her (unremarkable) budget.
November 30, 2025 at 9:52 AM
If you look at the ridiculous case studies they dredged up & the desperate attempts to hang Reeves for ‘lying’ about the rationale behind a policy she *did not introduce*, you might work out why right-wing media is straining *not* to talk about the finer detail of her (unremarkable) budget.
November 30, 2025 at 9:34 AM
November 30, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Despite my opposition to Starmer's gov't I have finally renewed #LabourParty membership. I have more confidene in the prospect of new direction than in the warring pantomime of Your Party or rather Its My Party (And I'll Cry If I Want To)
November 29, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Despite my opposition to Starmer's gov't I have finally renewed #LabourParty membership. I have more confidene in the prospect of new direction than in the warring pantomime of Your Party or rather Its My Party (And I'll Cry If I Want To)
Isn't #Trump planning to invade Venezuela because of the drug smugglers?
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Trump to pardon ex-Honduras leader serving drug trafficking sentence in US
Hernández was convicted in 2024 of accepting millions in bribes to protect cocaine shipments
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November 29, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Isn't #Trump planning to invade Venezuela because of the drug smugglers?
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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So who is it who actially sees this 'project' ever happening?
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Sultana claims new Corbyn party carrying out 'witch hunt'
Zarah Sultana boycotts the first day of Your Party's founding conference after several members were expelled.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 10:06 PM
So who is it who actially sees this 'project' ever happening?
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Badenoch quoting from the “Trump Bible” - where to start?
How about caring for the orphan, the stranger and the widow? @peternimmo.bsky.social @stevecornforth.bsky.social @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social
How about caring for the orphan, the stranger and the widow? @peternimmo.bsky.social @stevecornforth.bsky.social @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Badenoch quoting from the “Trump Bible” - where to start?
How about caring for the orphan, the stranger and the widow? @peternimmo.bsky.social @stevecornforth.bsky.social @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social
How about caring for the orphan, the stranger and the widow? @peternimmo.bsky.social @stevecornforth.bsky.social @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social
It is a badge of honour to be insulted by Trump! A sure sign that he has nothing to say ...
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WATCH: 'Are you stupid?' Trump rebuffs reporter's question on Afghan resettlement vetting
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
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November 28, 2025 at 7:47 AM
It is a badge of honour to be insulted by Trump! A sure sign that he has nothing to say ...
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I'm no fan of Starmer's gov't but it is telling that #BBCBreakfast cannot bring themselves to say anything positive about lifting children out of poverty.
November 28, 2025 at 7:39 AM
I'm no fan of Starmer's gov't but it is telling that #BBCBreakfast cannot bring themselves to say anything positive about lifting children out of poverty.