Written questions

Judges: Crimes of Violence

Commons · Question 68368 · Tabled 16 Jul 2025 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 25 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many physical attacks there have been on judges in the last five years.

Answer

Answered by Sarah Sackman, 25 Jul 2025

The Secretary of State for Justice regards Judicial Office Holders’ safety with great importance. There are robust security and safety systems at court/tribunals to protect all court users and the department works with the Police and Judicial Office to de...