Clause 36 - Application by defendant for trial to be conducted without jury
Criminal Justice Bill
9:30 am
Lady Lady Hermon (North Down, UUP)
In support of the hon. Gentleman's point, I draw his attention to Diplock courts, which have been in place in Northern Ireland for many years. Judges sitting without a jury there have had to tolerate years of criticism. How can one guarantee that a judge sitting alone here will not suffer that same criticism?