Which of the following comes closest to your view?

Which of the following comes closest to your view? Published on 11 March 2026 → Survey conducted on 11 March 2026 on 7700 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

It is more important to retain the right of defendants to choose a jury trial, even if that means longer waiting lists for court trials

50%

It is more important to try and reduce waiting lists for court trials, even if that means restricting the use of jury trials to more serious cases

31%

Don't know

19%

It is more important to retain the right of defendants to choose a jury trial, even if that means longer waiting lists for court trials

50%

It is more important to try and reduce waiting lists for court trials, even if that means restricting the use of jury trials to more serious cases

31%

Don't know

19%

Which government do you hold most responsible for the current shortage of prison spaces?