Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 76845
Juries: Hearing Impairment
Tabled: 12 September 2025
Answered: 22 September 2025
Question
Matt Vickers
Conservative — Stockton 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 SackmanThe 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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