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In discussions around the backlog in the UK justice system, particularly with the staggering number of nearly 100,000 unprocessed cases, Philp voiced concerns over potential proposals to abandon jury trials. He stressed that the right to be tried by one’s peers is a fundamental aspect of the British justice system. Instead, he suggested reevaluating which less serious offenses could be streamlined to abbreviate processing time while preserving the integrity of jury trials.
He also reflected on past government decisions regarding court sitting days and the need for adequate funding and resources to address the backlog effectively.