Ann Davies

Ann Davies

Plaid Cymru — Caerfyrddin

Speaking in the House of Commons on 27 November 2025

Debate

Right to Trial by Jury

Contribution

Diolch yn fawr, Mr Llefarydd. At the end of December 2024, there were 11,850 outstanding cases at our magistrates courts and 2,663 outstanding cases at Crown courts in Wales. Of course, some 23 Crown and magistrates courts have been closed across Wales since 2010. Does the Minister agree that fewer courts and their distance from communities are significant factors in reduced and delayed access to justice, and that that must be addressed as a priority?

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