Mr David Lammy

Mr David Lammy

Labour — Tottenham

Speaking in the House of Commons on 3 February 2026

Debate

Magistrate Recruitment

Contribution

First off, I thank the hon. Gentleman for mentioning victims. For too long in this place, we have tended to focus either on the prosecution side or on defendants, but it is important that we put victims at the centre. That is why we are coming forward with more magistrates. We need that 90% of cases dealt with more swiftly, of course, but court reform is what gets us the entire package. I hope that the hon. Gentleman will be able to support our court reforms over the coming months.

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