Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 115798
Remand in Custody
Tabled: 25 February 2026
Answered: 9 March 2026
Question
Yasmin Qureshi
Labour — Bolton South and Walkden
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Crown Court backlogs on the length of time defendants are held on remand prior to trial.
Answer
Jake RichardsThe Crown Court backlogs can cause defendants to spend longer time on remand. This Government is committed to pulling every lever we have – investment, reform and efficiency – so can we turn the tide on the backlog. The Government has invested significant...
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