Crown Court: Trials
Commons · Question 90070 · Tabled 11 Nov 2025 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Question
Asked by Charlie Maynard
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent discussions his Department has had with the Criminal Bar Association on reducing average waiting times from point of charge to the commencement of a trial in the Crown Court.
Answer
Answered by Sarah Sackman, 19 Nov 2025
We are grateful for the dedicated work of the Criminal Bar Association and their continued engagement with the Department regarding criminal court reform. The legal sector is integral to the functioning of the justice system.As of June 2025, the Crown Cou...