Bushell’s Case and the battle over jury independence
September 2026
Jury independence is one of the cornerstones of the justice system, but what happens when a barrister faces contempt proceedings for remarks made to a jury?
This Legal Action article by Sue James, featuring APPEAL’s Matt Foot and Emma Torr, examines the legacy of Bushell’s Case and why it remains so relevant today.
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