Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 73337
Prisoner Escorts
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 4 September 2025
Named DayQuestion
Jayne Kirkham
Labour (Co-op) — Truro and Falmouth
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many trials have adjourned as a result of contractors failing to deliver prisoners to trial in the last year.
Answer
Sir Nicholas DakinThe question has been interpreted to mean ineffective trials that do not start on their intended start date and need rescheduling. Trials can become ineffective for many reasons, owing to the action or inaction of the parties, or of the courts. Delays or ...
ⓘ
This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 73337) →