Written questions

Administration of Justice: Dyslexia

Commons · Question 21171 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 8 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Cat Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to support people with dyslexia in the justice system.

Answer

Answered by Sarah Sackman, 8 Sep 2026

HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS) has a legal duty under the Equality Act 2010 to provide reasonable adjustments for users with disabilities, including dyslexia.HMCTS supports court and tribunal users with dyslexia and autism through its reasonable a...