Remand in Custody
Commons · Question 115798 · Tabled 25 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Yasmin Qureshi
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
Answered by Jake Richards, 9 Mar 2026
The 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...