Fraud (Trials Without a Jury) Bill

Key Points

• Amends Section 43 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 to specify when fraud trials may be conducted without a jury (judge‑only trials).
• Introduces safeguards to protect fairness in judge‑only fraud trials.
• Originated in the Commons; currently progressing in the Lords (second reading).
• Part of the Crime & Justice policy area; technical amendments with procedural implications for fraud trials.

Progress

The bill is currently at the Lords' second reading (2007-03-20) after transferring from the Commons. It will continue through the Lords’ stages and then return to the Commons for any further steps.