Question follow-through · 125089

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To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, following notifications by transcription providers of bulk or systematic requests for court transcripts, which individuals or organisations have been (a) approved and (b) refused permission to continue receiving

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, following notifications by transcription providers of bulk or systematic requests for court transcripts, which individuals or organisations have been (a) approved and (b) refused permission to continue receiving

  2. 16 Apr 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 16 Apr 2026

    Answer published

    Under the terms of HMCTS transcription contracts, transcription providers are required to notify HMCTS where they receive bulk or systematic requests for court transcripts and seek approval before continuing such supply. Any consideration of such notifica...

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