Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 120027
Juries
Tabled: 11 March 2026
Answered: 18 March 2026
Question
Charlotte Nichols
Labour — Warrington North
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment his Department has made of the level of risk to named judges who replace juries in trials.
Answer
Sarah SackmanThe safety and security, welfare, and independence of the judiciary remain paramount. Engagement with the judiciary on the court reform measures in the Courts and Tribunals Bill included consideration of personal safety and security. We will continue to w...
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