Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 103027

Courts: Standards

Tabled: 5 January 2026

Answered: 15 January 2026

Named Day

Question

Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst

Conservative — Solihull West and Shirley

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many cases were adjourned due to lack of judicial availability in the last 12 months.

Answer

Sarah Sackman

The Ministry of Justice publishes data on trials that are ineffective due to a judge or magistrate not being available. An ineffective trial does not go ahead on the scheduled trial date, and a further listing is required. This information can be found on...

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