Written questions

Juries: Hearing Impairment

Commons · Question 77659 · Tabled 16 Sep 2025 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 14 Oct 2025

Question

Asked by Matt Vickers

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people have been unable to complete jury service because of a lack of British Sign Language provision in the last 12 months.

Answer

Answered by Sarah Sackman, 14 Oct 2025

The Ministry of Justice is committed to ensuring fairness and accessibility of services for all participants, including deaf jurors.Whilst HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) does not record protected characteristics of jurors in respect of complaints...