Written question asked by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 May 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 June 2024. It was answered by Lord Bellamy (Conservative) on Friday, 24 May 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

Administration of Justice

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to reform the Single Justice Procedure (SJP) to enable magistrates to properly consider each case before them and to minimise any risk of miscarriages of justice; and whether they have implemented, or plan to implement, any of the twelve recommendations to improve the operation, transparency and fairness of the SJP contained within the Magistrates’ Association position statement, published on 26 March.

Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member.

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