Every parliamentary written question tabled by Patrick Hurley this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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Whether his Department has assessed barriers to effective participation in court proceedings for disabled court users; and what consideration he has given to additional support, including legal aid and advocacy p
The Ministry of Justice and HM Courts and Tribunals Service is committed to supporting disabled people to participate effectively in court and tribunal proceedings. HMCTS has carried out several strands of work which look to understand and improve our use...
Whether she plans to give courts powers to order offenders' attendance at sentencing hearings.
Offenders who refuse to attend their sentencing hearings deny victims and their families the opportunity to explain how their crimes have impacted their lives. This Government wants victims to have faith that justice will be delivered and to see criminals face the consequences of their actions.The Government is committed to legislating to enhance court powers to require offenders to attend their sentencing hearings. This measure will be included in the Victims, Courts and Public Protection Bill which is due to be introduced as soon as parliamentary time allows.