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Written question asked by Tracy Gilbert (Labour) on Thursday, 3 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 April 2025. It was answered by Kirsty McNeill (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 April 2025 on behalf of the Scotland Office.


Crown Immunity: Scotland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if he will remove corporate crown immunity from the Scottish Prison Service.

Answer

The Lord Chancellor has received a letter from the Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs seeking to discuss a number of issues across the justice system and will respond in due course.

Crown Immunity within the Scottish Prison Service is a complex issue, and any change would interact with both devolved and reserved competencies. It is right therefore that the UK Government fully considers its next steps accordingly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
44043
Session
2024-26
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Crown immunity Scotland HM Prison Service
Link
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