Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 9334

Prosecutions

Tabled: 15 October 2024
Answered: 24 October 2024

Question

Ben Goldsborough

LabourSouth Norfolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps her Department is taking to ensure defendants under the Single Justice Procedure are aware they have the option to elect for a court hearing.

Answer

Heidi Alexander
This Government is determined to ensure the Single Justice Procedure (SJP) operates fairly and transparently. We are currently reviewing potential changes to the Procedure and will consider legislative reform if necessary. As it stands, there are multiple...

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