Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 112336

Prisoner Escorts: Standards

Tabled: 10 February 2026

Answered: 17 February 2026

Question

Helen Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will take steps to reduce the number of delays to court hearings caused by the late arrival of prisoners.

Answer

Jake Richards

In 2025, the overall Criminal Justice System timely delivery to court performance was 98.19%, Prisoner Escort and Custody Services (PECS) suppliers met the contractual requirement for timely delivery of prisoners to court in 99.91% of cases. The impact of...

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