Prosecutions
Commons · Question 74518 · Tabled 2 Sep 2025 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 9 Sep 2025
Question
Asked by Rupa Huq
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of protections for defendants under the Single Justice Procedure.
Answer
Answered by Sarah Sackman, 9 Sep 2025
The Government acknowledges the criticisms in relation to the Single Justice Procedure (SJP) and the importance of ensuring that the SJP is accessible and fair to all defendants. That is why we launched a consultation on the oversight and regulation of pr...