Courts: Standards
Commons · Question 6654 · Tabled 3 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by James McMurdock
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of increases in court expenditure on (a) court efficiency and (b) case resolution times.
Answer
Answered by Sarah Sackman, 12 Jun 2026
We are investing at record levels in the courts, including a landmark settlement of £2.78 billion for courts and tribunals in 2026/27.We are also investing in uncapped Crown Court sitting days, court buildings and technology, and in legal professionals wi...