The Inns of Court & Selden Society Lecture

The Development of Jury Trial in England

The Rt. Hon Lord Burnett K.G. the former Lord Chief Justice of England will trace the development English jury trial with, particularly by reference to the criminal courts, and explore the boundaries over time between the courts which tried criminal cases with juries and those that did not. And he will examine in its historic context the current issues surrounding the limitations on the jurisdiction of Magistrates.

Lord Burnett is a Master Bencher of the Middle Temple and a member of the Council of the Selden Society.

Doors Open: 5.30pm

Lecture: 6pm

Reception: 7pm

Dinner: 8pm (NB: Purchase a Lecture & Dinner ticket)

For those who would like to attend, there will be a dinner at Middle Temple following the lecture. Please book a Lecture & Dinner ticket.

Discounted tickets are available for Students of the Inns, pupils and those under 7 year's Call.

Cancel by: 12/10/2026

Please note: cancellations made after this may not be refunded.