Question follow-through · 75170

Crown Court

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the open caseload was for the Crown Court in England and Wales at the start of each month since June 2024.

answeredMinistry of Justice

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Answering body: Ministry of Justice
Tabled: 4 Sept 2025
Target answer date: 9 Sept 2025
Answer: 9 Sept 2025 · 5 calendar days after tabling

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4 Sept 2025
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the open caseload was for the Crown Court in England and Wales at the start of each month since June 2024.
9 Sept 2025
Target answer date
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9 Sept 2025
Answer published
The Crown Court outstanding caseload remains one of the biggest challenges facing the Criminal Justice System. The caseload has risen substantially over recent years due to the pandemic and a substantial increase in the number of cases coming to court. Th...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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