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Commons · Question 120027 · Tabled 11 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 18 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Charlotte Nichols

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment his Department has made of the level of risk to named judges who replace juries in trials.

Answer

Answered by Sarah Sackman, 18 Mar 2026

The safety and security, welfare, and independence of the judiciary remain paramount. Engagement with the judiciary on the court reform measures in the Courts and Tribunals Bill included consideration of personal safety and security. We will continue to w...