Summary
The UK plans to change its justice system by removing jury trials for crimes with sentences of less than three years. These changes aim to speed up court processes, but serious crimes like murder and robbery will still have jury trials. The Prime Minister also showed support for changes in the UK’s nuclear power policies based on a report criticizing its complexity and cost.
Key Facts
- The UK government plans to stop jury trials for crimes with jail terms under three years.
- "Swift courts" will be created to handle these cases quickly.
- Serious crimes, such as murder and robbery, will still have jury trials.
- The changes aim to address delays in the court system.
- The Prime Minister may accept all recommendations from a report on the costly and complex UK nuclear power industry.
- John Fingleton wrote the report on the nuclear power industry.
- The report suggests changes for how the UK regulates its nuclear power sector.
