Written question asked by Shaun Woodward (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 November 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 December 1999. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 December 1999 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.

Lord Chancellors Dept

Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, How much judicial time in the Crown Court the Government estimates will be taken up hearing appeals on the venue of trials. (Failed OPQ). - Inc figure.

Answer: Mr. Woodward: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department how much judicial time in the Crown court the Government estimate will be taken up hearing appeals on the venue of trials. [101260] Jane Kennedy: If defendants wish to test magistrates' decisions to try a case instead of sending it for jury trial, they will be able to lodge a written appeal in the Crown court. The judicial time needed to deal with these appeals in the Crown court is estimated to be 148 days a year.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 341 c123W; 101260
Session: 1999-00
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Appeals Administrative delays Crown Court Location Trials Rights of accused
Contains statistics: Yes