Question follow-through · 13267

Juries

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to reduce unnecessary waiting times for jurors attending court.

answeredMinistry of Justice

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Answering body
Ministry of Justice
Tabled
25 Jun 2026
Target answer date
1 Jul 2026
Answer
1 Jul 2026 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 25 Jun 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to reduce unnecessary waiting times for jurors attending court.

  2. 1 Jul 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 1 Jul 2026

    Answer published

    Jurors are integral to the efficient, effective and fair running of the Crown Court system. The Ministry of Justice and HM Courts and Tribunals Service recognise the importance of making optimal use of jurors’ time, and of minimising unnecessary or avoida...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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