Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 83181
Judges: Training
Tabled: 17 October 2025
Answered: 27 October 2025
Question
Mike Martin
Liberal Democrat — Tunbridge Wells
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will hold discussions with the Judicial College on the adequacy of the mandatory training for judges on (a) domestic abuse and (b) coercive control.
Answer
Sarah SackmanTo preserve judicial independence, statutory responsibility for judicial training is held by the Lady Chief Justice, Senior President of Tribunals and Chief Coroner. These responsibilities are fulfilled by the Judicial College. Whilst the content of judic...
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