Oral Question·Ministry of Defence
“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 14 November 2023Answered: 20 November 2023
Asked by
Helen Morgan
Liberal Democrat — North Shropshire
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Defence
Answer from Hansard
The Solicitor General
This Government inherited a justice system in crisis, with a backlog of 80,000 criminal cases in the Crown court. That is why we are investing over £2.5 billion in our courts to fund unlimited sitting days, boost legal aid and, ultimately, speed up justice for victims. Let me be clear: jury trials will remain a cornerstone of our justice system, but justice delayed is justice denied.