> Leveson suggested limiting trial by jury to cases likely to result in a prison sentence of more than three years. <
Little-known fact: In 1989 the US Supreme Court limited a guaranteed trial by jury to crimes carrying more than a six-month imprisonment.
That’s even though the 6th Amendment guarantees the right to trial by jury in ALL criminal cases.
Interesting. Thank you for most informative post of the day. (No sarcasm there)