Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 90070

Crown Court: Trials

Tabled: 11 November 2025

Answered: 19 November 2025

Question

Charlie Maynard

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent discussions his Department has had with the Criminal Bar Association on reducing average waiting times from point of charge to the commencement of a trial in the Crown Court.

Answer

Sarah Sackman

We are grateful for the dedicated work of the Criminal Bar Association and their continued engagement with the Department regarding criminal court reform. The legal sector is integral to the functioning of the justice system.As of June 2025, the Crown Cou...

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