Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 76845

Juries: Hearing Impairment

Tabled: 12 September 2025
Answered: 22 September 2025

Question

Matt Vickers

ConservativeStockton West

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Deaprtment is taking to ensure that cost does not prevent deaf people from serving as jurors.

Answer

Sarah Sackman
The Government is committed to opening up jury service to as many eligible people as possible and ensuring disability is never a barrier. No juror is expected to meet the cost of interpreting. HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) arranges and funds B...

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