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To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many notifications transcription providers have made to HMCTS in each of the last five years under the bulk or systematic request provisions of the HMCTS transcription contracts; and what data HMCTS holds on

answeredMinistry of Justice

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Ministry of Justice
Tabled
10 Apr 2026
Target answer date
16 Apr 2026
Answer
16 Apr 2026 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 10 Apr 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many notifications transcription providers have made to HMCTS in each of the last five years under the bulk or systematic request provisions of the HMCTS transcription contracts; and what data HMCTS holds on

  2. 16 Apr 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 16 Apr 2026

    Answer published

    Transcription service providers are required, under the terms of their contracts to notify HMCTS where they receive bulk or systematic requests for transcripts and seek approval before continuing such supply. These notifications are made on a case-by-case...

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