Every parliamentary written question tabled by Nick Timothy this session, with the full answer and department. Back to the MP page.
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If she will publish any application for Crown Development relating to the use of Crowborough Training Camp as Asylum Accommodation.
Crown Development applications and Special Development Orders once published can be found here:All Crown Development applications – Find a Crown Development Application and Special Development Orders: Decisions - GOV.UK
How many asylum seekers accommodated at Crowborough Training Camp her Department has lost contact with since 22 January 2026.
Asylum seekers at the site are not detained, however the site is self-contained as essential services are provided on site to reduce the impact on local services through reducing the need for asylum seekers to leave the site. The Home Office does not give a live commentary on the number of asylum seekers accommodated at accommodation sites.
Whether her Department applied for planning permission to use Crowborough Training Camp as Asylum Accommodation.
The site has been assessed as safe, legal and compliant – including with relevant planning regulations - for use as asylum accommodation.
Whether she plans to develop further MOD sites to house Asylum Seekers.
Yes - as part of our commitment to close all asylum hotels, we are looking at a range of more appropriate sites including ex-military sites, so we can reduce the impact on communities. Decisions on the use of alternative asylum accommodation sites are made on a site-by-site basis.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will freeze the assets of individuals with connections to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
It has been the long-standing policy under successive governments not to comment on whether specific types of enforcement action are being considered against particular individuals or groups, as to do so would risk reducing the impact of any such action.On the wider issue of our response to the Iranian regime, I refer the Hon Member to the Urgent Question debates on 19 January and 3 February, and to the announcement on sanctions made on 2 February: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-announces-sanctions-against-perpetrators-of-human-rights-violations-in-iran.
If she will publish her Department's Community Impact Assessment in relation to the use of Crowborough Training Camp as Asylum Accommodation.
The Home Office undertakes the necessary assessments, including consideration of impacts on the local community, when bringing any site into use for asylum accommodation. Public safety and the needs of both residents and the local community were key considerations when developing plans for Crowborough Training Camp. We will consider which assessments may be appropriate to publish in line with normal processes.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if her Department will remove persons with connections to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps from the UK.
It has been the long-standing policy under successive governments not to comment on whether specific types of enforcement action are being considered against particular individuals or groups, as to do so would risk reducing the impact of any such action.On the wider issue of our response to the Iranian regime, I refer the Hon Member to the Urgent Question debates on 19 January and 3 February, and to the announcement on sanctions made on 2 February: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-announces-sanctions-against-perpetrators-of-human-rights-violations-in-iran.
How many cases exceeded the statutory time limit of six months for summary offences in each year since 2020, broken down by (a) offence, and (b) police force.
The Ministry of Justice does not hold data on the number of cases that exceeded the statutory time limit of six months for summary offences. We are unable to exclude cases from our timeliness data that are exempt from the time limit and cases that have been reopened.Timeliness estimates from offence to charge for defendants dealt with in summary only cases at the magistrates’ courts are available in Table T3 of the published Criminal Courts Statistics release available at the following link: Criminal court statistics - GOV.UK.
How many cases exceeded the statutory time limit of six months for summary offences because of misclassification in each year since 2020.
The Ministry of Justice does not hold data on the number of cases that exceeded the statutory time limit of six months for summary offences. This is because we are unable to identify all cases that exceed six months that would be exempt from the statutory time limits in our caseload data.Timeliness estimates from offence to charge for defendants dealt with in summary only cases at the magistrates’ courts are available in Table T3 of the published Criminal Courts Statistics release available at the following link: Criminal court statistics - GOV.UK.
Communities and Local Government, what meetings (a) he, (b) Ministers, (c) special advisers and (d) officials in his Department have had with the organisers of the Forest City 1 campaign.
My Department has received proposals for a large-scale new community, Forest City 1, located to the east of Cambridge.Officials will review this proposal in the usual way, including through a meeting with the promoters.Details of meetings that special advisers have with external organisations are published on gov.uk in line with requirements set out in the relevant guidance which can be found here.
What information his Department holds on the number of people that have been prosecuted for facilitating forced marriages in each year since 2010 and broken down by local authority area.
Offences relating to forced marriages are created by s121 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, which came into force in June 2014. Section 121 was further amended in February 2023 when s121(3A) was inserted making it an offence to force a child under the age of 18 into a marriage.The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) holds management information from 2015 which shows the number of offences charged by way of s121 (forced marriage) in which a prosecution commenced. Table 1 below shows the number of these offences from 1st April 2015 to 30th September 2025. The figures relate to the number of offences and not the number of individual defendants. It can be the case that an individual defendant is charged with more than one offence against the same complainant. No data are held showing the final outcome or if the charged offence was the substantive charge at finalisation. In addition to the offence-based data, management information is held showing the number of defendants flagged with the forced marriage monitoring flag who were prosecuted from 1st April 2010 to 30th September 2025. Table 2 shows the number of flagged defendants prosecuted during this period. The CPS forced marriage monitoring flag applies to any person who commits an offence under the law of England and Wales if he or she (a) uses violence, threats, or any other form of coercion for the purpose of causing another person to enter into a marriage, and (b) believes, or ought reasonably to believe, that the conduct may cause the other person to enter into the marriage without free and full consent.Table 1 - Offences charged and reaching a magistrates' courts hearing2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 { 121(1) and (9) }51321040710Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 { 121(3A) and (9) }0000000010Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 { 121(3) and (9) }0022000000Data Source: CPS Case Management Information SystemTable 2 - Completed defendant prosecutions - forced marriage monitoring flag appliedFinancial YearFinalised2010-2011412011-2012422012-2013412013-2014452014-2015462015-2016532016-2017442017-2018502018-2019122019-202082020-202182021-2022332022-2023202023-2024272024-202530Data Source: CPS Case Management Information System
How many legal aid cases there were in each month since 23 April 2025.
Since April 2025 there has been a net increase to the number of providers contracted to deliver legal aid services. The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) publishes data about provider numbers as part of its official statistics (table 9.6). Data for the period April to December 2025 is scheduled for release on 26 March 2026. The LAA also routinely publishes data about the volume and value of legal aid cases across all legal aid schemes as part of its official statistics. As above, data for the period April to December 2025 is scheduled for release on 26 March 2026. As set out in my response to PQ 98862, since the serious criminal attack on the LAA’s digital services was identified we have worked closely with relevant law enforcement agencies and Police. As sensitive investigations remain ongoing it would not be appropriate to comment on the nature or detail of this engagement.
Pursuant to Answer of 22 December 2025 to Question 100065 on Legal Aid Scheme, how many legal aid providers have left the market in total since 23 April 2025.
Since April 2025 there has been a net increase to the number of providers contracted to deliver legal aid services. The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) publishes data about provider numbers as part of its official statistics (table 9.6). Data for the period April to December 2025 is scheduled for release on 26 March 2026. The LAA also routinely publishes data about the volume and value of legal aid cases across all legal aid schemes as part of its official statistics. As above, data for the period April to December 2025 is scheduled for release on 26 March 2026. As set out in my response to PQ 98862, since the serious criminal attack on the LAA’s digital services was identified we have worked closely with relevant law enforcement agencies and Police. As sensitive investigations remain ongoing it would not be appropriate to comment on the nature or detail of this engagement.
Which faith-based (a) charities and (b) organisations are permitted to visit prisons.
The Ministry of Justice recognises the vital contribution that charities and wider third sector organisations make to supporting prisoner rehabilitation. Decisions as to which individuals or organisations may enter, or work in, a prison are taken by the prison governor. These decisions take account of the proposed role, security requirements, and other operational factors. The Ministry of Justice does not maintain a central database of every organisation contributing to the work of prisons in England and Wales, as there is no operational need to do so.
How many Sharia law courts have operated in the UK in each year since 2010 and broken down by local authority area.
There are no sharia law courts.
What information his Department holds on the number of people that have been prosecuted for honour-based offences broken down by (a) local authority area and (b) category of offence in each year since 2010.
The CPS define ‘honour’ based abuse as an incident or crime involving violence, threats of violence, intimidation coercion or abuse (including psychological, physical, sexual, financial, or emotional abuse) which has or may have been committed to protect or defend the honour of an individual, family and/ or community for alleged or perceived breaches of the family and/or community's code of behaviour. These data are accurate only to the extent that the flag is accurately applied.Management information is available from 2010 which shows the number of prosecuted defendants flagged with the so-called honour-based abuse monitoring flag. The number of prosecuted defendants last year were at their highest level for seven years.Table 1 (below) shows this information from 1st April 2010 to 30th September 2025, and Table 2 provides the same information by the Principal Offence Category allocated to the defendant at the conclusion of the prosecution proceeding. Table 1 – Prosecuted defendants charged with ‘honour’ based abuse monitoring flag 2010- 20112011- 20122012- 20132013- 20142014- 20152015- 20162016- 20172017- 20182018- 20192019- 20202020-20212021- 20222022- 20232023- 20242024- 2025Prosecutions23417220020622518217112772615376688095 Table 2 – Prosecuted defendants by principal offence category and flagged with the ‘honour’ based abuse monitoring flag 2010- 20112011- 20122012- 20132013- 20142014- 20152015- 20162016- 20172017- 20182018- 20192019- 20202020- 20212021- 20222022- 20232023- 20242024- 2025A Homicide1367312133821342B Offences Against the Person1521191211541831431469364454558616584C Sexual Offences9714744620010074D Burglary600401040000000E Robbery902700020000000F Theft and Handling114461210001000G Fraud and Forgery003000000010010H Criminal Damage711598250520001I Drugs Offences102200000000000J Public Order Offences1314159998113218001K All Other Offences (excluding Motoring)151414657130001012L Motoring Offences013100111002200Other (Not specified)8914487421115221Data source: CPS Case Management Information System The CPS collects data to assist in the effective management of its prosecution functions through its Case Management System (CMS). The CPS does not collect data that constitutes official statistics as defined in the Statistics and Registration Act 2007.
What representations he has received from counterparts in Five Eyes countries that do not have a statutory duty of candour.
The sovereign capabilities of our security and intelligence agencies, underpinned by appropriate safeguards and oversight, enable us to keep ahead of our adversaries and provide the lynchpin for our collaboration with our Five Eyes partners.We work incredibly closely with our allies, particularly our Five Eyes partners, to ensure our collective national security.We are clear that the duty of candour must not undermine national security.
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of introducing a statutory duty of candour on (a) military intelligence and (b) Special Forces.
The Bill will apply to all public authorities, including military intelligence and the Special Forces.We have worked closely with representatives across Government on the policy in this Bill – including the impact that a duty of candour would have on military intelligence and Special Forces.We are clear that the duty of candour applies to all public authorities, including intelligence services, however, the duty of candour and processes for disclosure may need to apply in a different way to ensure that secure information is handled correctly.We are clear that nothing should undermine our national security.We are continuing to work closely across government with families, stakeholders and the parliamentary Intelligence and Security Committee to bring forward amendments that meet those aims. We will update the House in due course.
How many charges were laid under Prison rule 51 relating specifically to aggravation towards a protected characteristic of (a) race, (b) religion and (c) belief in the last year where data exists; and how many of those charges were proven.
Prison Rule 51 sets out the offences of which an adult prisoner can be found guilty, including those which relate to aggravation towards a protected characteristic. The information on the breakdown of which protected characteristics these offences against discipline relate to can be obtained only at disproportionate cost.Data on Adjudication outcomes related to these offences can be found in the Offender management statistics quarterly - GOV.UK, which are published quarterly.
How many illegal marriages have been recorded in each year since 2010, broken down by local authority area.
The Ministry of Justice does not hold this data.