Written questions

Crown Court: Mental Health Services

2026-05-28 · Ministry of Justice · 4771 · Official question

Alison Bennett

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what mental health support is available to judges, barristers and other court officials working in Crown Courts (a) during and after particularly distressing cases and (b) on an ongoing basis.

Answer

Judges have access to a range of confidential services delivered by our Judicial Assistance Provider, which are tailored to support them in their judicial roles including specific support for those judges hearing distressing cases in the Crown Court. This...