Keir Monteith KC of the Garden Court Crime Team writes for the Centre for Crime and Justice Studies on why Sir Brian Leveson is wrong to propose restrictions to jury trials; how racial bias in the judiciary is being ignored; and why reform of joint enterprise is urgently needed.
READ Keir Monteith KC: Stop the injustice – keep the juries | Centre for Crime and Justice Studies
From institutional racism and under-representation on the bench to chronic underfunding and missed opportunities, Keir’s article sets out what Leveson has overlooked and argues that juries are the best tribunal for dispensing justice and holding the state to account.
Keir Monteith KC was recently shortlisted for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2025. Keir is recognised as a fearless criminal silk and a tireless campaigner against institutional racism in the justice system.
