Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 22892

Crown Court: Trials

Tabled: 9 January 2025
Answered: 14 January 2025
Named Day

Question

Andy Slaughter

LabourHammersmith and Chiswick

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether trials in the Crown Court starting on day two or later are classified as ineffective.

Answer

Sarah Sackman
If the trial does not go ahead on the scheduled day of listing due to action or inaction by the prosecution, the defence or the court (see list of reasons in table below), and a further listing for trial is required, it is termed ‘ineffective.’ CourtW1 - ...

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