Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 9334
Prosecutions
Tabled: 15 October 2024
Answered: 24 October 2024
Question
Ben Goldsborough
Labour — South 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 AlexanderThis 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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