Riel Karmy-Jones KC
Criminal barrister and current Chair of the Criminal Bar Association who provides expert commentary and critique of the proposed reforms to jury trial in England and Wales.
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Nov 12, 2025 • 28min
The court delays crisis
Claire Waxman, the Victims Commissioner-designate, discusses the profound emotional impact of court delays on victims, highlighting challenges in support services. Riel Karmy-Jones KC shares insights on the strain faced by the criminal bar due to increasing backlogs and potential solutions like limiting jury trials. Professor Geoff Pearson examines the unique legal challenges football fans face, arguing for a rethinking of regulations as crowd behavior improves. Together, they tackle pressing issues in the justice system and the need for reform.
Dec 12, 2025 • 43min
Swapping Judges For Juries: Will This Really Be Swifter And Fairer?
Riel Karmy-Jones KC, criminal barrister and Chair of the Criminal Bar Association, teams up with Chris Henley KC, former Chair, to dissect controversial Government reforms aiming to reduce jury trials. They challenge the effectiveness of these proposals in addressing Crown Court backlogs, questioning the inadequate research backing them. The duo also warns that shifting to judge-only trials could diminish public confidence and fairness in the system, leading to potential biases. Political motives and past failures in justice funding are explored, along with international comparisons.
