Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 75170

Crown Court

Tabled: 4 September 2025

Answered: 9 September 2025

Named Day

Question

Edward Argar

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the open caseload was for the Crown Court in England and Wales at the start of each month since June 2024.

Answer

Sarah Sackman

The Crown Court outstanding caseload remains one of the biggest challenges facing the Criminal Justice System. The caseload has risen substantially over recent years due to the pandemic and a substantial increase in the number of cases coming to court. Th...

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