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Written question asked by Shaun Davies (Labour) on Monday, 2 September 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 September 2024. It was answered by Heidi Alexander (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 September 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Trials: Shrewsbury

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the average waiting time is for a trial at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

Answer

We have interpreted waiting time to refer to the time between the date of sending a case to the Crown Court and the start of the substantive “main” Crown Court hearing.

The average (median) waiting time at Shrewsbury Crown Court in 2023 was 42 days, compared to 40 days nationally.

The Crown Court outstanding caseload remains one of the biggest challenges facing the Criminal Justice system. We want to make sure every victim has the swift access to justice they deserve, and we are committed to reducing the caseload and bringing waiting times down.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3841
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Crown Court Standards Trials Shrewsbury
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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