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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat), on Monday, 15 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 40 members in total.


Free court transcripts

That this House believes victims of crime must have full and fair access to justice; notes that many victims are unable to attend the entirety of hearings or trials and that court proceedings can be complex and difficult to follow; considers it unacceptable that victims are charged thousands of pounds to obtain transcripts of their own cases; welcomes the progress made under the Sentencing Act to provide Crown Court sentencing remarks free of charge, and thanks Charlotte Meijer and the Victims’ Commissioner for their work in securing that reform; and calls on the Government to extend free access to transcripts across the justice system, so that all victims, regardless of court, can obtain them without cost.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
361 
Session
2026-27
Other sponsors
Andrew George
Wera Hobhouse
Al Pinkerton
Danny Chambers
Ben Maguire
Subjects
Fees and charges Law reporting Victims
Link
View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk