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Written question asked by Caroline Voaden (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 2 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Ellie Reeves (Labour) on Thursday, 9 July 2026 on behalf of the Attorney General.


Courts

Question

To ask the Solicitor General, what steps she is taking with the Crown Prosecution Service to help reduce the backlog of court cases.

Answer

This Government inherited a justice system in crisis, with a backlog of eighty thousand criminal cases in the Crown court.

That is why we are investing over two and a half billion pounds in our courts. This will fund unlimited sitting days, boost legal aid, and ultimately speed up justice for victims.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
900942
Session
2026-27
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Courts Administrative delays