Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 76854

Juries: Hearing Impairment

Tabled: 12 September 2025

Answered: 22 September 2025

Question

Matt Vickers

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether his Department plans to take steps to review court procedures to ensure deaf jurors are not excluded from panels on the grounds of the cost of the provision of British Sign Language interpretation.

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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