In the final episode before Christmas, Sam & Nils discuss the proposed move to limit jury trials to only the most serious crimes and what that could mean for the justice system. They also explore the latest update to the Employment Rights Act, which removes Day One rights for unfair dismissal claims and introduces a new qualifying period of 6 months.

Key Takeaways:

• The government is proposing to scrap jury trials for all but the most serious crimes.
• There is a significant backlog in the court system that needs addressing.
• The Employment Rights Act is undergoing changes that will impact unfair dismissal claims.
• The qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims is being reduced from two years to six months.
• This change will have a drastic impact on recruitment and workforce management.
• Chronic underfunding is a major issue affecting the legal system.
• The workload in magistrates' courts is expected to increase significantly.
• The proposed changes may simplify the tribunal process but could also lead to an increase in claims.

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Chapters:

(⁠⁠00:00⁠⁠) Introduction

(⁠⁠00:38) What's in Your Inbox?

(⁠⁠00:41) The Future of Jury Trials in the UK

(⁠⁠05:43) Employment Rights Update: Day One Rights for Unfair Dismissal Scrapped

(12:54) Out the Office!