Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 51733
Civil Proceedings: Judges
Tabled: 12 May 2025
Answered: 16 May 2025
Named DayQuestion
Mr Peter Bedford
Conservative — Mid Leicestershire
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the availability of District Judges in hearing civil litigation cases.
Answer
Sarah SackmanI refer the honourable Member to the Department’s evidence to the Justice Select Committee into the work of the County Court, which explained the current capacity for civil cases: Work of the County Court - Committees - UK Parliament.