Russia's Supreme Court flags high rate of overturned jury acquittals

Russia's Supreme Court deputy chairman Nikolai Timoshin reported that in 2025, jury trials accounted for only 0.1% of all criminal cases (643 of 540,962), yet a high percentage of jury acquittals are overturned on appeal. This signals a potential systemic issue in the Russian judiciary, where jury verdicts may be routinely overridden, undermining the role of juries. The statement is notable as it comes from within the judiciary itself, suggesting possible internal concern about the integrity of the jury system.