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Written question asked by Mary Kelly Foy (Labour) on Thursday, 15 December 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 December 2022 (named day). It was answered by Mike Freer (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 December 2022 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Criminal Proceedings: Royal Commissions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will make it his policy to convene a Royal Commission on criminal justice before the next general election.

Answer

Although we recognise the opportunity that a Royal Commission could present to look at structural questions in the criminal justice system, we think it is right that, following the pandemic and the CBA’s disruptive action, we focus on delivering recovery priorities over the coming months.

We continue to keep issues in the wider criminal justice system under review.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
111719
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Criminal proceedings Royal commissions
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk