Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 77660

Juries: Hearing Impairment

Tabled: 16 September 2025

Answered: 14 October 2025

Question

Matt Vickers

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether guidance has been issued to HM Courts and Tribunals Service staff on arranging (a) registered sign language interpreters and (b) deaf relay interpreters for jurors.

Answer

Sarah Sackman

The Ministry of Justice is committed to ensuring fairness and accessibility of services for all participants, including deaf jurors.Whilst HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) does not record protected characteristics of jurors in respect of complaints...

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