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Why the UK Needs a Constitution: Evidence from the US

Professor Clive Stafford Smith JD OBE · Gresham College

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The Lammy plan to eliminate half of U.K. criminal jury trials has provoked a rebellion among many lawmakers. Recent Palestine Action cases highlight the jury’s moral role, with several “perverse verdicts” acquitting activists despite clear evidence. Yet those charged with the lesser offence of “supporting” PA have been denied a jury trial and the chance of acquittal.

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Gresham College
Speaker
Professor Clive Stafford Smith JD OBE
Year
2026
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Society and politics, Law
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Gresham College
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