Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 900376

Law Reporting: Fees and Charges

Tabled: 4 September 2024

Answered: 10 September 2024

Named Day

Question

Manuela Perteghella

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to reduce the cost of court transcripts for victims.

Answer

Heidi Alexander

We currently offer free transcripts of the judge’s sentencing remarks in some circumstances and are piloting extending this to victims of rape and serious sexual offences.I understand transcripts may help individuals obtain closure on traumatic events.Tra...

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