Criminal Proceedings: Children
Commons · Question 3953 · Tabled 21 May 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Nick Timothy
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what progress has been made on the inquiry on the function and purpose of criminal courts for child defendants.
Answer
Answered by Jake Richards, 1 Jun 2026
On 18 May 2026, the Government announced the appointment of Professor David Ormerod CBE, KC (Hon) as Expert Adviser to examine the future of criminal courts for children. This work will begin in June 2026 and is expected to report by August 2027.The Terms...