Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 116613

Courts: Essex

Tabled: 27 February 2026
Answered: 9 March 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Deputy Prime Minister sets out vision for the justice system, published on 24 February 2026, whether any blitz courts are planned to be opened in Essex.

Answer

Sarah Sackman
At this current time there are no plans to operate blitz courts in Essex.