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Fraud (Trials without a Jury) Bill

Posted by David Jones, MP for Clwyd West, at 16:44, Sat 2 December 2006:

Constituents should be aware of the above Bill, which seeks to remove the right to jury trial in certain fraud cases.

Trial by jury is a fundamental element of our democracy. We tamper with it at our peril.

Please use the link below to read a speech I made in the House on second reading on Wednesday.

http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200607/cmhansrd/cm061129/debtext/61129-0014.htm#061129103000357

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